The Iran Conflict with the US: An Analysis of the Current and Future State

Ambassador Jon Wilks CMG and Dr Siavush Randjibar-Daemi will bring together diplomatic, regional, historical and political perspectives
About this Event

The Asia Scotland Institute, in partnership with the Library of Mistakes, is pleased to host a timely discussion on the current conflict between Iran and the United States, its possible trajectories, and its wider implications for the Middle East and the global economy.

Ambassador Jon Wilks CMG and Dr Siavush Randjbar-Daemi will bring together diplomatic, regional, historical and political perspectives to assess the likely outcomes of the conflict, the prospects for negotiation, and the challenges involved in reaching a settlement acceptable to the key parties. The discussion will also consider the regional consequences for the Gulf, Iraq, Israel and wider Middle East security.

With the situation continuing to evolve rapidly, the event will examine how the closure of the Strait of Hormuz is affecting energy supplies, shipping, investor confidence and global markets, while also considering what the crisis may mean for US, UK and European foreign policy in the months ahead.

Key discussion points will include:

• The current state of the conflict between Iran and the United States
• The prospects for diplomacy, de-escalation and a negotiated settlement
• The regional implications for the Gulf and wider Middle East
• The impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on energy, shipping and global markets
• What the conflict means for US, UK and European foreign policy