Chairman Meehan, distinguished members of the Subcommittee:

Thank you for the invitation to appear before you again today. Let me begin by commending the House Homeland Security Committee for its continued leadership on the issue of Iran and cyberwarfare. It is a topic that is of the utmost importance to the safety and security of the United States.

AFPC Vice President Ilan Berman interviewed by the GlobalPost regarding the state of Western strategy toward Iran.

AFPC Vice President Ilan Berman interviewed on the Fox News Channel's "Special Report" program regarding nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Recent years have seen a steady expansion of Iran's interest and involvement in the Western Hemisphere. While this phenomenon has begun to capture the attention of policymakers in the United States, it remains poorly understood. In assessing Iran's regional outreach, however, it is possible to discern at least four distinct, and complimentary, strategic objectives.

Ilan Berman radio interview with XM Radio’s Brett Winterble Show re: Iran

Ilan Berman radio interview with The John Bachelor Show re: Iran

Berman print interview with the Jerusalem Post re: conflict with Iran

Ilan Berman print interview with ESFE news agency (Spain) re: Barak visit, U.S.-Israel relations, Iran

Ilan Berman radio interview with XM Radio’s Brett Winterble Show re: Iran

1Although Iran's inroads into the Western Hemisphere have recently garnered considerable attention among experts and the press, the motivations behind them remain poorly understood. Yet in tracing Iran's pattern of behavior in the region over the past several years, it is possible to discern four distinct strategic objectives.