Overview
Operation Epic Fury, a major combat operation launched on 28 February by the United States and Israel against Iran, with the aim of destroying the country’s missile and military capabilities and preventing it from obtaining nuclear weapons, is set to reshape the geopolitics of the Middle East. In a video statement, President Trump urged the Iranian people to use the large-scale attacks on Iran to overthrow the country’s clerical establishment.
The panel will discuss the ongoing conflict, the potential for wider regional escalation, implications of regime change, medium- and long-term implications for regional stability, and UK/Western interests in the Middle East.
Panellists
- Sir Simon Gass GCMG CVO, Distinguished Fellow, RUSI.
- Dr Roxane Farmanfarmaian, Senior Associate Fellow, RUSI.
- Matthew Savill, Director, Military Sciences, RUSI.
- Dr Burcu Ozcelik, Senior Research Fellow for Middle East Security, RUSI.
The webinar will be chaired by Dr Jonathan Eyal, Associate Director, Strategic Research Partnerships, RUSI.
Joining Instructions
This event is online-only and is open to all RUSI members. If you have any questions regarding this event, please email [email protected]. On registering to attend, you will be sent a confirmation email containing your personal Zoom link to join the event.
