Middle East
Four scenarios for war — and peace — with Iran
June's 12-day conflict exposed the limits of US pressure, forcing Washington to decide what it really wants
August 21, 2025
June's 12-day conflict exposed the limits of US pressure, forcing Washington to decide what it really wants
France, Germany and the UK's push to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran is just the first step
The UK, France and Germany are squandering long-term leverage with short-term sanctions tactic
Quincy's Trita Parsi: The Netanyahu government has unfinished business, with attacks — which will drag in the US — 'weeks or months' away
As snapback sanctions loom, hardliners and reformers line up along different sides on which course to take