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Niall Ferguson: What Happens Next in Iran Will Change the Middle East Forever

Geopolitics
Iran
Started January 15, 2026

There are costs to intervention in Iran—and enormous costs to inaction

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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Military intervention in Iran risks escalating conflict and could lead to unintended consequences that harm civilians.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
A balanced approach, weighing intervention against diplomatic solutions, is essential for addressing the challenges in Iran.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
The complexities of Iranian politics suggest that external intervention might not lead to the desired outcomes we hope for.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Inaction in Iran may allow extremist groups to gain power, which could destabilize the entire Middle East.
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CLAIM Posted by will • Jan 15, 2026
Intervening in Iran could stabilize the region and prevent further chaos, ultimately benefiting global security.
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