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 European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton (L) and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif smile at the start of a conference in Vienna
Europe

Europe went from leading Iran diplomacy to slavishly following US

The continent played a crucial role in the JCPOA, but now it finds itself on the sidelines and supporting war

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Middle East

Was the MOU meant to be trashed?

Evidence now suggests at a minimum, the Trump admin used the June agreement to stall and weaken Iran's leverage with really no intent on carrying it out

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Middle East

A new 'Danube' approach to the Hormuz Strait is in order

While going back to the status quo ante — free transit through the waterway — seems unlikely, there's a proven way ahead that won't breach sovereignty or shut off access

As Houthis encircle Taiz, Yemen's Saudi-backed gov't faces disaster
Middle East

As Houthis encircle Taiz, Yemen's Saudi-backed gov't faces disaster

A takeover of the vital city could mark a decisive turning point in the country's civil war

Gadi Eisenkot speaks on a phone outside a conference for his campaign ahead of Israeli elections
QiOSK

Eisenkot aims to out-hawk Netanyahu ahead of elections

The two leading Israeli candidates are telling voters they will crack down hard on Hamas and fight Iran

President Donal Trump boards a helicopter
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