Middle East
How Iran quietly buttressed its pledge to not build nukes
If Trump wants guarantees, a recent agreement Tehran signed with Russia may help
March 12, 2025
Muhammad Sahimi
Middle East
'Max pressure' 2.0 on Iran could trigger a nuclear crisis
The Iranians appear willing to make a deal; if Trump plays it right, he may just get one
November 29, 2024
Middle East
Assassination of Hamas leader in Iran puts new president in a trap
Depending on how Pezeshkian responds, it may force the US to get directly involved in defense of Israel
July 31, 2024
Middle East
Could a reformist actually win the Iranian presidential election?
There is one moderate among a parade of hardliners contending to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi
June 11, 2024
Middle East
Raisi’s death throws a wrench into internal Iranian politics
This could destabilize Iran further and complicate the showdown for electing the next supreme leader
May 20, 2024
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