Ray Takeyh writes: In the coming years, the Guards are likely to be a force in both Iranian as well as regional politics. The Guards and the hardline clerics have a relationship of mutual dependence. As deeply pious men, the Guards need the approbation of the priestly class. And as politicians seeking power and regional preeminence, the clerics need the reliable muscle of the Guards. The region’s future may yet be defined by the compact between these two forces. – Council on Foreign Relations
Emanuele Ottolenghi writes: [E]ven though these aircraft deals are legal – and even encouraged – by the U.S. Treasury, they come with great risk. These deals could make aircraft manufacturers unwittingly complicit in Iran’s support for atrocities and war crimes in Syria and for Hezbollah’s terror activities. This could certainly expose them to future sanctions. More likely is the threat of lawsuits from attorneys trying to collect $50 billion of outstanding judgments for victims of Iranian terrorism. These could create public relations nightmares if not costly legal battles. Thus, for Boeing and the others, it will not be easy to weigh risk and reward. – Foundation for Defense of Democracies
Emanuele Ottolenghi writes: [E]ven though these aircraft deals are legal – and even encouraged – by the U.S. Treasury, they come with great risk. These deals could make aircraft manufacturers unwittingly complicit in Iran’s support for atrocities and war crimes in Syria and for Hezbollah’s terror activities. This could certainly expose them to future sanctions. More likely is the threat of lawsuits from attorneys trying to collect $50 billion of outstanding judgments for victims of Iranian terrorism. These could create public relations nightmares if not costly legal battles. Thus, for Boeing and the others, it will not be easy to weigh risk and reward. – Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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