University of Idaho to Host Panel on Iran-US Conflict

Faculty experts will discuss the ongoing tensions and potential for war between the two nations.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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The University of Idaho is hosting a public panel discussion on the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. The event, co-sponsored by the university's Martin Institute and Department of Politics and Philosophy, will feature faculty experts examining the conflict, U.S. policy considerations, reactions from European allies, and perspectives from across the Middle East.

Why it matters

The panel discussion aims to provide deeper context and analysis beyond daily news coverage of the rapidly evolving situation, which has seen the conflict expand to additional countries in the region. The U.S. and Iran have not had formal diplomatic relations since 1979, and tensions have persisted despite the 2015 nuclear agreement.

The details

The panel discussion is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, in the Idaho Student Union Building Clearwater-Whitewater Room on the University of Idaho's Moscow campus. The event is free and will also be livestreamed online. Organizers say the discussion will examine the latest escalation, which began on February 28 when the U.S. and Israel targeted Iranian leaders and military facilities.

  • The panel discussion is scheduled for 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
  • The latest escalation in the conflict began on February 28, 2026.

The players

University of Idaho

A public research university located in Moscow, Idaho, and the state's land-grant university.

Martin Institute

A research and education center at the University of Idaho that focuses on international affairs and conflict resolution.

Department of Politics and Philosophy

An academic department at the University of Idaho that offers programs in political science, philosophy, and related fields.

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What they’re saying

“The discussion is intended to provide additional context beyond daily news coverage.”

— Bill Smith, Director of the Martin Institute (dailyfly.com)

What’s next

The panel discussion is a one-time event, and there are no clear next steps mentioned in the article.

The takeaway

This panel discussion provides an opportunity for the public to gain a deeper understanding of the complex and evolving conflict between the United States and Iran, beyond the headlines, from a group of expert faculty at the University of Idaho.