Middle East
By pursuing a big 'win' in Iran, Trump is destined to lose
The war is most likely to end through a minimalistic ceasefire that opens a path to a broader deal
October 15, 2026
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Middle East
Trump's art of the deal meets Iran's long memory of foreign exploitation
Washington may view these talks as a standard business transaction, but history has taught Tehran that a compromise with the West is a trap
June 04, 2026
Middle East
Should Trump just end the Iran War without a deal?
Some restrainers argue that forgoing a comprehensive agreement, and the hawkish backlash it inevitably triggers, may be the surest path to ending the conflict.
June 01, 2026
Middle East
'Annulled'! Russia won't abide snapback sanctions on Iran
The US-led move to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran has drawn Moscow's ire, and with it a bifurcation of international law
October 24, 2025
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Europe just made war with Iran more likely
France, Germany and the UK's push to reimpose UN sanctions on Tehran is just the first step
August 28, 2025
Middle East
Europe's snapback gamble risks killing diplomacy with Iran
The UK, France and Germany are squandering long-term leverage with short-term sanctions tactic
August 28, 2025
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