Behnam Ben Taleblu
United StatesexpertMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.05%Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, where he specializes in Iranian politics, military capabilities, and regional security dynamics. His expertise has made him a sought-after analyst on issues related to Iran's nuclear program and its military cooperation with other nations, particularly in the context of U.S. foreign policy.
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Behnam Ben Taleblu reacts to President Donald Trump signing a memorandum of understanding with Iran.
Trump Iran deal details released with $300 billion rebuilding pledgeUnited States· 2026-06-19
Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of FDD’s Iran program, commented on Khamenei's leadership style.
Obama aide Ben Rhodes blasted by conservatives over Iran commentsUnited States· 2026-02-28
Behnam Ben Taleblu described Khamenei as the contemporary Middle East’s longest-serving autocrat.
Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei dies after Israel-U.S. strike in TehranUnited States· 2026-02-28
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior researcher at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discussing Iran's missile development.
Retaliação iraniana estende a guerra a todo o Médio Oriente | Operação Fúria Épica
Portugal· 2026-02-28Behnam Ben Taleblu, senior director of the Iran program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, said Iran’s leadership is seeking to buy time via the talks.
Tehran is ready for nuclear concessions if US meets demands, Iranian official says
Guyana· 2026-02-25
Behnam Ben Taleblu stated that Iranian leadership is trying to buy time through negotiations.
Iran naznačio da je spreman da napravi ustupke u vezi sa nuklearnim programom u zamjenu za ukidanje sankcija...
Montenegro· 2026-02-22
Behnam Ben Taleblu discusses the potential consequences of U.S. military action in Iran.
Trump promised Iran protesters help, then paused military strikesUnited States· 2026-01-23
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, discussed the suspected exodus of money from Iran.
Treasury sanctions Iran as elites allegedly move tens of millions abroadUnited States· 2026-01-19
Behnam Ben Taleblu is an Iran expert at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Príncipe herdeiro do Irã ganha destaque convocando protestos do exílio; saiba quem é
Liechtenstein· 2026-01-11
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow who discusses the implications of the Iranian regime's potential collapse.
Iran regime collapse: Who would succeed Khamenei if Republic fallsUnited States· 2026-01-11
Behnam Ben Taleblu is an Iran expert who commented on the Iranian protest movement.
Who is Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former Iranian crown prince calling on citizens to protest?
Canada· 2026-01-11Behnam Ben Taleblu stated that the corridor exposes how vulnerable Iran has become in the Caucasus.
Trump strikes South Caucasus deal that cuts Iran out of key trade corridorUnited States· 2025-08-22
Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Iran Program, warned about Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Iran's Khamenei makes first public appearance since Israel war beganUnited States· 2025-07-06
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a Senior Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Iran Program.
Iran remains 'obsessed' with building nuclear program despite damage from US strikesUnited States· 2025-07-06
Behnam Ben Taleblu, Senior Director of FDD's Iran Program, told Fox News Digital the IRGC’s origin reflects a deep mistrust of Iran’s traditional military.
Iran's IRGC faces uncertain future after devastating blows by the US and IsraelUnited States· 2025-07-02
Behnam Ben Taleblu is the director of the Iran Program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Qué son las ‘ciudades de misiles’ subterráneas de Irán y por qué representan una amenaza para Israel
Panama· 2025-06-20
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a member of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and commented on Iran's nuclear program.
USA:s bunkerbomb kan slå ut Irans atomanläggning
Sweden· 2025-06-19
Behnam Ben Taleblu warns that Iran's missile stockpile may soon drop 'below four digits'.
Israel-Iran conflict: This number could define the outcome - The missile math explained
India· 2025-06-19
Behnam Ben Taleblu is an analyst who agreed with the assessment of Israel's operational freedom over Iran.
Israel caminha para derrubar o regime do Irã e isso pode ter consequências inesperadasLiechtenstein· 2025-06-19
Behnam Ben Taleblu described the potential damage from a strike on Fordow as a chemical problem.
A US strike on Iran could open a ‘Pandora’s box’ in the Middle East, experts warnUnited States· 2025-06-18
Behnam Ben Taleblu is an expert who commented on the effectiveness of Israeli attacks against Iran's nuclear program.
La bomba GBU-57 que podría cambiar la guerra entre Israel e Irán: ¿quién la tiene?
Costa Rica· 2025-06-18
Behnam Ben Taleblu is an expert who commented on the effectiveness of Israeli attacks against Iran's nuclear program.
la bomba que podría cambiar la guerra entre Israel e Irán
Guatemala· 2025-06-18Behnam Ben Taleblu is an expert who commented on the effectiveness of Israeli attacks against Iran's nuclear program.
GBU-57, la bomba de EU que puede dar un giro al conflicto Israel-Irán; puede entrar hasta 60 metros bajo tierra
Mexico· 2025-06-18
Behnam Ben Taleblu is the head of the Iran program at the Washington-based conservative think tank FDD.
USA käes on relv Iraani tuumarajatiste hävitamiseks
Estonia· 2025-06-18Behnam Ben Taleblu is an expert who commented on the effectiveness of Israeli attacks against Iran's nuclear program.
Así es la bomba GBU-57 que podría cambiar la guerra entre Israel e Irán, según expertos: pesa 13 toneladas
Colombia· 2025-06-18Behnam Ben Taleblu is the director of the Iran program at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies who commented on Trump's political and military choices.
el dilema de Donald Trump, intervenir o no en Irán
Argentina· 2025-06-18
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, said likely 1,000 to 2,000 of these were medium-range.
One number could define the Iran-Israel conflict’s outcomeUnited States· 2025-06-17
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital he believes about 20 of the Iranian ballistic missiles sent into Israeli airspace have made it through Israel’s defenses.
Israel's missile defenses praised amid escalating strikes by Iran regimeUnited States· 2025-06-17
Behnam Ben Taleblu from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies discusses the significance of the Fordo facility for Iran's nuclear operations.
Muntele nuclear care dă fiori Israelului
Romania· 2025-06-17
Behnam Ben Taleblu is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.
Nuklearna planina koja progoni IzraelMontenegro· 2025-06-16
