Welcome back, everyone. We will resume our study on the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and the current situation in Iran.
At this point, I want to acknowledge that we're very grateful to have two distinguished witnesses with us today. We have Professor Fen Osler Hampson, who is the chancellor's professor at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University. We also have Mr. Dennis Horak, who is a retired Canadian diplomat and ambassador with very deep insights on the region.
Regrettably, I should inform the members that although we were also slated to hear from Brandon Silver from the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, he had some headphone challenges.
To our witnesses, you will each be provided five minutes for your opening remarks, after which we will open the meeting to questions from the members.
Go ahead, Mr. Bergeron.