Explore the evolving balance of power in the Middle East.

How does U.S. policy, Iran’s regional ambitions, and Israel’s security responses shape the current crisis and future peace prospects?

This fast-paced evening unpacks the real-time chess match between the three powers.

From covert strikes and proxy militias to diplomatic backchannels and nuclear standoffs, we will break down the key actions, reactions and turning points that have shaped the current Middle East crisis.

Who is setting the agenda—and who is just reacting? Who is stopping the peace process?

Is peace even possible now?

Join us for an eye-opening look at the players, the power dynamics and what options are available.

About the Speaker

Farhad Mansourian is a former anti-terrorist officer in the Iranian Imperial Army at the time when Islamic fundamentalists were attempting to overthrow the 2,500-year-old monarchy in Iran. Upon the fall of the Shah of Iran, Mr. Mansourian escaped to the United States, where he has remained active and in close contact with current Iranian and Middle Eastern events.

As a trained crime and intelligence analyst, Mr. Mansourian has provided high-level analysis on Iranian, Middle Eastern and Islamic issues for local, state and numerous federal agencies, including the Pentagon, the White House, Pacific Region Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force.