ECST Experts Assess Escalation and Regional Risks in the Iran Conflict

by | Mar 5, 2026 | European security and geopolitical stability

As the United States and Israel conduct major strikes against Iran, four RUSI experts provide their thoughts after the first few days of conflict.

In this video commentary, Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Dr Neil Melvin, Darya Dolzikova and Dan Marks discuss geopolitical tensions and military dynamics as well as the disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and the potential impacts of what is happening now.

They also offer analysis on whether or not there is an imminent threat of Iran developing nuclear weapons, assess its retaliatory actions across the Gulf and the death of its Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

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