Ian Parmeter
Ian Parmeter is an expert in Middle Eastern studies at the Australian National University, known for his insights into the complexities of Iranian politics and its implications for Western democracies. He has commented on recent Iranian threats, suggesting that the targeting of Jewish sites in Australia by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is perplexing and may reflect internal divisions within the Iranian security apparatus.
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Parmeter is more optimistic about Blair’s potential role in Gaza.
Former PM seeks redemption with Trump-backed peace initiative
Australia· 2025-10-03
Ian Parmeter, a research scholar at Australia National University's Centre for Arab and Islamic Studies, says he's never seen the two countries' relations in a worse state.
At a low, or strong behind the scenes?
United Kingdom· 2025-09-03
Ian Parmeter is an Australian National University Middle East expert who finds Iran's actions puzzling.
Why Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeted AustraliaAustralia· 2025-08-27
