Iran poses an existential threat to Israel, openly calling for its destruction while actively pursuing the capabilities to realize that objective. In the wake of October 7, Tehran has escalated its longstanding hostility through direct attacks on Israeli territory in April and October 2024. As it moves closer to acquiring a nuclear weapon, Iran continues to fuel instability through regional terrorism, deepening strategic ties with Russia and China, and efforts to undermine Western influence in the Middle East. Meanwhile, growing internal unrest and an impending leadership succession are eroding traditional checks on the regime, emboldening the Revolutionary Guards and intensifying the threat to Israel, regional stability, and global security.

The program aims to provide an updated strategic framework for understanding and responding to Iran’s nuclear progress, its regional strategy, while strengthening Israel’s posture along the US, regional and international partners.  To this end, we work to shape a multidimensional response—integrating diplomatic, military, informational, and economic tools. Thus far, the program has advanced an updated policy tailored to recent developments, initiated dialogue with regional and international partners to coordinate strategies, and continues to support the development of a robust, long-term Israeli strategy toward Iran.