Middle East on the brink – the consequences of the US–Israel war with Iran скачать в хорошем качестве

Middle East on the brink – the consequences of the US–Israel war with Iran

09 March 2026 Policy Dialogue Speakers: Lina Khatib, Associate Fellow, Chatham House & Visiting Scholar, Middle East Initiative, Belfer Center, Harvard Kennedy School; Christian Koch, Executive Manager, Gulf Research Center Foundation Brussels & Director of Research, Gulf Research Center; Chris Kremidas-Courtney, Senior Visiting Fellow, European Policy Centre; Paul Taylor, Senior Visiting Fellow, European Policy Centre Moderator: Mihai Chihaia, Policy Analyst, European Policy Centre On 28 February, the United States and Israel launched coordinated airstrikes on strategic and military sites in Iran, which resulted in the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several senior Iranian political and military officials. In response, Iran launched waves of missiles and drones targeting Israel and US military bases in the region, with attacks expanding to critical infrastructure in several Gulf states. This discussion examined the implications of the war for the future security architecture of the Middle East. It assessed how the confrontation is reshaping the positions of regional actors, as well as its broader economic consequences beyond the Middle East. The debate also considered European reactions, interests and potential avenues for de-escalation.