Jonathan Panikoff

Jonathan Panikoff

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Jonathan Panikoff is a prominent expert in Middle Eastern security and policy, serving as the director of the Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative at the Atlantic Council. He has extensive experience in U.S. foreign policy and regional security dynamics, particularly in relation to the ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East. His insights often focus on the interplay between U.S. policy and the responses of Arab leaders to emerging crises.

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Jonathan Panikoff noted that China, Russia, and North Korea are closely monitoring developments.

Το δίλημμα του Τραμπ για το Ιράν: Εγκλωβισμένος σε έναν πόλεμο χωρίς ορατή διέξοδο
Kathimerini·GreeceGreece· 2026-08-08
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Jonathan Panikoff noted that China, Russia, and North Korea are closely monitoring the conflict.

Trump'ın masasındaki 3 yol: Tüm seçenekler kötü ... 'Köşeye sıkıştı'
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-08-07
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Jonathan Panikoff noted that countries like China, Russia, and North Korea are observing U.S. limitations.

Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sight
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-08-07
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Jonathan Panikoff, former deputy national intelligence officer for the Near East, criticized the Trump administration's military strategy towards Iran.

اعتراف آمریکایی‌ها به ایران شکست ناپذیر
Hamshahri·IranIran· 2026-07-21
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Jonathan Panikoff, a Middle East expert at the Atlantic Council, emphasizes the critical importance of oil revenues for Iran's economy.

İran’ın sessiz operasyonu! Tam 6 milyar dolar... ‘Bu hamle Tahran’ın elini güçlendirdi’
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-07-21
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former U.S. intelligence official for the Middle East, states that new attacks could strengthen the Iranian leadership's position.

Trump amenință cu o nouă escaladare a conflictului cu Iranul și riscă să repete vechile greșeli
Adevărul·RomaniaRomania· 2026-07-18
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former deputy US national intelligence officer, discussed the ongoing situation with Iran.

Trump wants to leave the Iran war behind. That won't happen soon
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-07-09
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Jonathan Panikoff warned that American casualties could become a turning point in the conflict.

Misreading Iran? A week into war, strategic risks for Trump and US are growing
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2026-03-07
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Jonathan Panikoff noted that American casualties could hasten an early end to the war.

One week into Iran war, dangers for the US and Trump multiply
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2026-03-07
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Jonathan Panikoff believes that the end of the current regime in Iran is less likely to lead to democracy.

Jutarnji list - Trump im prijeti smrću, ne shvaća ih, a igraju ključnu ulogu. Ako se mobiliziraju, bit će ih 600.000
Jutarnji List – Croatian daily newspaper, est. 1998·CroatiaCroatia· 2026-03-03
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former U.S. deputy national intelligence officer for the Near East, said Washington and Israel appear to be pursuing a strategy aimed at destabilizing the regime.

US announces its first casualties in Iran war; poll signals challenge for Trump
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2026-03-02
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Jonathan Panikoff said that while Trump will urge MBS to move toward normalising ties with Israel, any lack of progress there is unlikely to hinder reaching a new US-Saudi security pact.

Trump rolls out red carpet as Saudi crown prince makes first visit to White House in over 7 years - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-11-18
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former deputy U.S. national intelligence officer on the Middle East, commented on the potential sticking points of the ceasefire deal.

Trump exerted leverage for Gaza deal but tough questions remain
The Citizen – major Tanzanian English newspaper, est. 2004·TanzaniaTanzania· 2025-10-10
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Jonathan Panikoff said recognition of Palestine is intended to increase pressure on Israel.

Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state, raising allies' pressure on Israel
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-08-01
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Panikoff stated that negotiations could resume at some point despite the current standoff.

Witkoff in Sardegna e l'annuncio del ritiro ma le parti credono ancora di farcela
Corriere della Sera·ItalyItaly· 2025-07-24
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former deputy US national intelligence officer for the Middle East.

Iran’s ‘calculated response’ helps US declare ‘peace in Middle East’ - World
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-25
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former Deputy National Security Advisor for the Middle East who commented on the potential dangers of U.S. military actions.

El ataque de EE UU a Irán da un vuelco a la cumbre de la OTAN | Internacional
El País·SpainSpain· 2025-06-23
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Jonathan Panikoff stated that Iran’s leadership would engage in disproportionate attacks if threatened.

Strikes on Iran mark Trump's biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble
Stabroek News·GuyanaGuyana· 2025-06-22
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Jonathan Panikoff stated that Iran’s leadership would engage in disproportionate attacks if threatened.

Strikes on Iran mark Trump’s biggest, and riskiest, foreign policy gamble – The Irish Times
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859·IrelandIreland· 2025-06-22
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former deputy US national intelligence officer who discussed potential outcomes of regime change in Iran.

Israel’s airstrikes aim to weaken Khamenei’s rule
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-06-21
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former US deputy national intelligence officer for the Middle East who discussed the risks associated with regime change in Iran.

Israel’s attacks on Iran hint at a bigger goal: regime change - Newspaper
Dawn – Pakistan’s oldest and most widely read English daily, est. 1941·PakistanPakistan· 2025-06-15
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former US deputy national intelligence officer, warned that regime change in Iran could lead to worse outcomes.

Iran-Israel conflict: Benjamin Netanyahu aims to dethrone Ayatollah's regime; can he bring down Islamic Republic?
The Times of India·IndiaIndia· 2025-06-14
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Jonathan Panikoff, a former senior intelligence official, comments on Israel's precarious position regarding U.S. policy and negotiations with Iran.

الاستخبارات الأمريكية: إسرائيل تستعد لشن هجوم على منشآت إيران النووية
Youm7·EgyptEgypt· 2025-05-21
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Jonathan Panikoff comments on the pressures facing Netanyahu regarding U.S.-Iran negotiations.

إسرائيل تستعد لضربة محتملة على منشآت إيران النووية
Sabq·Saudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia· 2025-05-21
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Panikoff noted that Israeli decisions depend on U.S. actions regarding agreements with Iran.

Američki obaveštajci presreli poruke: Ova zemlja zacrtala mete na nuklearna postrojenja
Blic – popular Serbian tabloid/daily, est. 1996·SerbiaSerbia· 2025-05-21
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former US intelligence official who commented on the influence of US actions on Israeli decision-making.

Israel Siapkan Serangan pada Fasilitas Nuklir Iran
Kompas·IndonesiaIndonesia· 2025-05-21
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Jonathan Panikoff is a former intelligence official who comments on Israel's precarious position regarding military action.

CNN сообщил о готовности Израиля ударить по ядерным объектам Ирана — РБК
RBC·RussiaRussia· 2025-05-21
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Former senior US intelligence official Jonathan Panikoff believes that Netanyahu will not take steps that would ruin relations with Washington without at least unofficial approval.

Ізраїль готується завдати ударів по ядерних обʼєктах Ірану – CNN
Українська правда (Ukrayinska Pravda)·UkraineUkraine· 2025-05-21
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