In this deep dive on Syriana Analysis, we are joined by Ehsan Safarnejad from Iran to examine the profound and irreversible shifts currently redrawing the geopolitical map of the Middle East. Our conversation explores the strategic maneuvers through the Strait of Hormuz, the nuclear program, and the long-term vision that have allowed Iran to fundamentally alter the regional power balance, effectively challenging decades of established American dominance. Ehsan Safarnejad provides an expert perspective on why these changes are permanent and what they signify for the future of international relations and regional stability.
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—Kevork Almassian is a Syrian geopolitical analyst and the founder of Syriana Analysis.









