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Markets Rise as US-Iran Talks Advance and Oil Prices Fall
Global markets steadied on Monday after signs of progress in U.S.-Iran talks eased concerns over disruption to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route...
Is This the End of the Gulf War?
This is not the end of the Gulf War—it is merely an intermission in a much longer struggle. The memorandum may have eased immediate...
Hormuz, Iran and the Dangerous Politics of Maritime Tariffs
The latest diplomatic push over Iran, now centered on Bürgenstock, should be welcomed because talking is still cheaper than escalation. Yet President Donald Trump’s...
China, Egypt, and Iran: Challenging U.S. Military Presence in the Gulf
The Chinese strategy employs research and intelligence institutions working to foster closer ties between Iranian national security institutions and the Egyptian military, aiming to...
US-Iran Peace Talks Begin in Switzerland as Hormuz Tensions Loom
Peace talks led by U. S. Vice President JD Vance and Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf were set to begin on Sunday morning...
How the IRGC Could Benefit from U.S. Sanctions Relief
Emerging discussions between Washington and Tehran aim to end their conflict, but there's a major concern: efforts to encourage Iran to comply might strengthen...
16 Killed in Israeli Strikes as US-Iran Talks Hang in Balance
Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon killed 16 people shortly after a truce was announced. Israel stated it was responding to attacks by Hezbollah, while Hezbollah...
Vance Expects Iran Talks; Tehran Warns of Hormuz Closure
U. S. Vice President JD Vance announced plans to visit Switzerland for talks with Iran. Meanwhile, Iran's military command stated they would close the...
The New Test of US-Iran Diplomacy
The 14-point Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between the United States and Iran deserves cautious support, not celebration. Its most important promise is immediate and...
China, the IRGC, and Tehran’s New Power Centers
China is adopting a pragmatic approach to its post-war relationship with Iran, attempting to balance maintaining its strategic and economic interests with Tehran, including...