Iran Deal
Israel cannot wait forever for peace as Iran rapidly rebuilds its missile program - editorial
Iran is rebuilding its military faster than Israel expected as diplomacy stalls, raising the cost of every month that passes without an agreement to curb Tehran.
Trump’s Iran dilemma becomes battle for US public opinion as his approval hits all-time low
'We have special forces protection': Netanyahu tells Hannity he's not afraid of ICC arrest warrants
Oman, Iran, benefiting from lull in US strikes, approach deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz - report
Khamenei’s post-war Iran: What comes next for the regime's Supreme Leader? - analysis
The uncertainty surrounding Mojtaba Khamenei's grasp on power could lead to policy innovation or internal conflicts.
Trump's Iran deal driven by economics, fear of midterm defeat, not ideology - analysis
The threat of a global recession, rising fuel prices and a potential Republican midterm defeat may have weighed as heavily on Trump's Iran decision-making as concerns over Tehran's nuclear program.
Middle East reroutes its energy networks as region navigates shifting sands - analysis
Investments in new pipelines and energy products will be a key feature in the new regional order.
The US-Iran MoU is a product of Tehran's survival-first strategy - analysis
While Iran has turned toward China for support and to deepen ties, Beijing views Iran as a chaotic regime that doesn’t offer a return on investment.
Diplomacy is not enough: Iran's deal must weaken, not strengthen, Hezbollah in Lebanon - editorial
When an international framework appears to prioritize regional calm over dismantling Hezbollah’s threat, residents hear the same old message: wait longer, trust more, accept less.
US-Iran deal could be 'worst ever,' Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst warns
Yasmin Sayeh, an Iranian-Israeli strategic analyst who marched for a free Iran calls the new US-Iran deal "probably the worst deal ever."
Israeli officials fear Iran is just 'buying time,' will not follow through on final agreement
As concern grows over how Iran will respond after Friday’s signing, an equally pressing issue is the widening rift in trust between Israel and the US over Washington’s secrecy surrounding the deal.
Hezbollah praises Iranian diplomacy while Christian rivals demand total disarmament of the militia
The group's political rivals are questioning Iran's actual ability to enforce an "Israeli withdrawal."
Iranian regime likely to rebuild military with funds released by MoU, ISW assesses
Though Trump denied reports of a $300 billion fund slated for Iran, ISW noted that Iranian officials have already promised that funds set to be released as part of the deal would be used to rebuild.
Did Trump buy time or just buy a signature? - opinion
Before we celebrate, it is worth asking a simple question: What exactly changed? Iran’s signature on a document does not change the nature of the regime.
