Renad Mansour
Renad Mansour is a researcher specializing in Iraqi affairs at the Royal Institute of International Affairs (Chatham House) in the United Kingdom. His expertise focuses on the intricate dynamics of Iraq's relationships with its neighbors, particularly Iran, and the challenges the Iraqi government faces in balancing its foreign relations amidst external pressures. Mansour has been vocal about the significant influence Iran holds in Iraq, emphasizing the complexities involved in any attempts by the Iraqi government to assert greater sovereignty or diversify its international partnerships.
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Renad Mansour, a researcher at Chatham House, emphasizes the stakes for these groups, which largely revolve around survival.
Escaladare periculoasă în Orientul Mijlociu: milițiile susținute de Iran intensifică atacurile împotriva SUA și Israelului
Romania· 2026-03-06
Renad Mansour, a senior research fellow focused on the Middle East, discussed the survival calculations of the groups involved.
Iran-backed militias intensify attacks against US, Israel and allies | Iran
United Kingdom· 2026-03-06
Renad Mansour noted that the nomination of al-Maliki was surprising as he is not a viable candidate.
من غير المرجح عودة المالكي لولاية ثالثة
Iraq· 2026-01-21
He believes that ISIS is undoubtedly much weaker than in the past.
Estado Islámico ha sido vinculado a la matanza en Bondi Beach en Australia: ¿se está fortaleciendo nuevamente el grupo extremista?
Panama· 2025-12-20
Renad Mansour, a researcher on Iraqi affairs, noted that the Iraqi government often uses phrases indicating a desire to be a 'normal state'.
العراق يدخل مرحلة جديدة بانسحاب يونامي وتواجد أميركي أقلIraq· 2025-12-08
Renad Mansour from Chatham House in London noted that Iraqi elections rarely reflect competition over political visions and internal and external interests.
انتخابات العراق تأتي وسط لحظات حاسمة للمنطقةIraq· 2025-11-08
Renad Mansour is a senior researcher who analyzed the implications of Russia's relationship with Iran.
Guerra entre Irã e Israel expõe dúvidas sobre a influência da Rússia no Oriente Médio
Liechtenstein· 2025-06-24
Renad Mansour is a senior fellow at Chatham House discussing the Iraqi militias' stance in the conflict.
Slobodna Dalmacija - Iran su izdali saveznici: utihnule su iračke milicije, Huti ne žele napadati, ajatolah je ostao sam. Je li ovo kraj?
Croatia· 2025-06-23
Renad Mansour is a senior researcher at Chatham House who noted that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq are trying to avoid major conflict.
por qué algunos grupos proiraníes se han mantenido al margen del conflicto
Argentina· 2025-06-22
Renad Mansour is a researcher at Chatham House in London who discusses the situation of Iraqi armed factions supported by Iran.
مخاوف داخلية تحول دون مشاركة فصائل عراقية في الحرب ضد إسرائيلIraq· 2025-06-15
Renad Mansour, director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House, stated that the Iraqi government speaks from a position of sovereignty.
استعداداً لإنهاء نشاطها في البلد.. بعثة يونامي تغلق مكتبها في الموصلIraq· 2025-06-01
Renad Mansour, a researcher on Iraqi affairs at the Royal Institute of International Affairs, stated that Iran is one of the most influential countries in Iraq.
العراق يواجه تحديات موازنة علاقاته ما بين الولايات المتحدة وإيرانIraq· 2025-04-12
