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IRAN: Iran takes a hard line at the UN
The odds of a breakdown in nuclear negotiations with Iran have increased considerably. Iranian government statements in New York last week stressed Iran’s efforts to de-emphasize the nuclear talks and “diversify” its global diplomatic agenda. At the UN General Assembly … Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or E-mail […]
IRAN: US-Iran ties enter new period of brinkmanship
Iran and the US seem determined to demonstrate to each other they are not desperate for a nuclear weapons agreement. Iran may seek to hedge the destabilizing effects of its nuclear actions by lowering tensions with regional neighbors. The Biden team came in convinced th… Become a member to read the rest of this […]
IRAN: Raisi inaugurated amid increased concerns about Iran
Ebrahim Raisi was inaugurated as Iran’s president yesterday. Iran is already repositioning itself as a less pliable power in hopes of eliciting a sense of urgency to meet Iranian demands. Recent, aggressive behavior may be part of a recalibration in Iran’s relationship … Become a member to read the rest of this article
IRAN: Presidential elections unlikely to surprise
The Iranian government is trying to make the 18 June presidential election as anti-climactic as possible, removing every possible stumbling block to the rise of Ebrahim Raisi. The conventional wisdom is increasingly converging on a nuclear deal being struck in the interregnu… Become a member to read the rest of this article
IRAN/US: Fallout from Natanz attack is more negotiations
The April 11 attack on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site was unusual in that Israel was fairly clear about its responsibility. Iran’s response to the attack, advertising its determination to create highly enriched uranium, represents a commitment to the negotiating track. While no q… Become a member to read the rest of this article
IRAN: Resumed Iran Diplomacy Will Provide No Easy Path
Iran is likely to restrict UN inspectors’ access to nuclear sites on 23 February, following the expiration of a deadline the Iranian parliament imposed on European countries to provide sanctions relief. Iran’s hostile actions, including the attack last on a US base in Iraqi … Become a member to read the rest of this […]
IRAN: COVID-19 might lower risk of brinkmanship
The COVID-9 is part of a “perfect storm” of challenges facing the government. Iran’s status as a CDC Level 3 country seriously compounds the country’s economic problems resulting from sanctions and falling oil prices. In the next six months, the government is more likely t… Become a member to read the rest of this […]