r/IRstudies

Many reports cited that Iran conflict affected USA economy badly. How did that conflict affect the economy of the USA? What is the current condition of employment, inflation and market, comparing to its previous state of conflict?

A recent Wall Street Journal report has raised questions about what Iran was doing during the period of reduced fighting following the June memorandum of understanding with the United States.

According to the report, Iranian officials and Arab officials familiar with the situation said that Iran used the pause to strengthen its military capabilities and prepare for the possibility of renewed conflict. The reported measures included accelerating missile and drone production, improving missile accuracy, expanding counter-intelligence operations and increasing the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' influence over Iran's military structure.

The report suggests that Tehran did not interpret the pause in the same way Washington expected. While the United States hoped the agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a broader reduction in tensions, Iranian leaders reportedly believed that the U.S. and Israel might eventually launch another major attack.

Iran therefore appears to have pursued a two-track approach:

Diplomacy on one side, military preparation on the other.

There are also reports that Iranian forces and affiliated groups prepared for possible operations across the region, including in Iraq, Yemen and Lebanon. Kuwait previously said that six people linked to the IRGC attempted to enter Bubiyan Island in May, although Iran disputed Kuwait's account of the incident.

Iran has also been reorganizing its military leadership. In August, Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei appointed several senior commanders, including Ahmad Vahidi as commander of the IRGC.

These developments raise an important question about Tehran's strategy.

Was the ceasefire actually being used to prepare for the next phase of the conflict?

If Iran believed another U.S.-Israeli attack was likely, strengthening its missile and drone capabilities could be viewed as a defensive preparation.

But if the reported plans for preemptive or offensive operations are accurate, they could indicate a much more assertive Iranian strategy.

Could Iran's strategy be shifting from deterrence toward a more offensive doctrine?

And if Tehran continues preparing for a prolonged confrontation, how should the United States and Israel respond without creating an even larger regional war?

I'd be interested in hearing different perspectives on whether Iran's actions represent defensive deterrence, preparation for escalation, or both.

I had a great academic experience, and I think I developed strong critical and analytical skills, as well as a lot of practical knowledge that could be valuable in a job interview.

The problem is that I barely remember much of what I studied. Over the past few years, I focused a lot on volunteering and practical experiences, including working with children, and I gradually stopped keeping up with current affairs and with the topics I had studied academically. Now I feel like I’m stuck: I want to work in international cooperation, specifically in child protection and human rights, but I don’t feel prepared for a career in this field because I feel like I don’t have enough knowledge to actually apply what I learned.

I also feel like other people who followed a similar academic path are much more naturally interested in keeping up with international affairs, politics, human rights issues, etc. They seem to read, research and follow developments because they genuinely enjoy it, whereas I struggle to find the motivation to do that, partly because of my current psychological state.

This creates a vicious cycle: I feel like I should know more before applying for jobs, but I don’t know where to start learning again, and because I feel so behind, I find it even harder to motivate myself. Has anyone experienced something similar after finishing university? How did you rebuild your knowledge and become informed about your field again without feeling completely overwhelmed?

Hi, guys
Pls be honest, i wanna apply for EA

From Moscow, Russia
Low-income, full time job as manicurist since 9 grade
Gpa - my school doesn’t provide, I calculated 4.5 over the last school year
SAT haven’t handed yet, AP my school doesn’t provide
Major - economics

1. Founder ⁠of the nonprofit project. The project is aimed to solve case championships (exactly economics, gender inequality, quality education)
2. ⁠Developer of a board game for preparing for the Unified State Exam in social studies (at the time of development in 2024, it was unique in Russia).
3. ⁠Internship at a PR agency as an analyst. Conducted an in-depth analysis, analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of their profile packaging, and developed promotion strategies.
4. ⁠Marketing & CRM manager at a beauty salon.
5. ⁠Team leader of a business camp from Plekhanov University.
6. ⁠Winner of the business championship from Plekhanov University.
7. ⁠Manicure and eyebrow volunteer instructor. Taught over 15 students basic manicure and eyebrow shaping courses, helped them find employment at partner salons.
8. ⁠Volunteer teaching English to Afghan girls.
9. Independent research in economics
10. ⁠Hobby tennis (still in the rookie league)

If the US can supply weapons to Ukraine, why shouldn’t China or Russia supply weapons to Iran?

Is this about international law, strategic interests, or simply who has more influence?

Interested in hearing different perspectives.

Iran has made a new announcement that could further increase tensions with the United States.

According to Iran's state news agency IRNA, Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami announced a reward of approximately $30,000 for anyone who kills or captures a U.S. service member. Reports say the reward would be doubled if the act were carried out by a woman. The announcement was reportedly made after Iranian authorities said they had received a large number of requests from people wanting to financially support the conflict.

The announcement is particularly significant because there are no publicly confirmed reports of large numbers of U.S. ground troops operating inside Iran. That raises a question about the purpose of the announcement itself.

Is it intended as a practical military measure, or is it primarily a political and psychological message aimed at increasing pressure on the United States?

The development comes amid continuing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and stalled efforts to reach a broader agreement between Washington and Tehran.

There have also been concerns about threats against President Donald Trump. During a recent NATO summit in Turkey, Trump was secretly transferred from the newer Air Force One aircraft to a smaller C-32A aircraft after U.S. officials received what sources described as a credible and imminent missile threat. Trump later acknowledged that security concerns were involved, although the precise origin of the threat has not been publicly established.

Taken together, these developments suggest that the confrontation between Washington and Tehran is extending beyond conventional military operations into psychological pressure, deterrence and political signaling.

So what does this mean strategically?

Is Iran's announcement primarily a symbolic warning to the United States, or could it increase the risk of attacks against American personnel?

Could such statements make negotiations more difficult by reducing the space for diplomacy?

And if tensions around the Strait of Hormuz continue, how should the United States, NATO and European countries respond without allowing the confrontation to develop into a much wider regional conflict?

I would be interested in hearing different perspectives on whether this represents genuine strategic escalation or primarily an attempt by Iran to strengthen its bargaining position.