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Well-Reasoned Scenarios: Israel, Iran and Nuclear War
“Then fox knows many things, but the hedgehog knows one big thing.”-Archilochus
At first glance, the June 2025 military operation against Iran carried no risks...
Iran Ties Uranium Dilution to End of Sanctions
Iran's atomic chief indicated that the country might dilute its highly enriched uranium if all financial sanctions are lifted. This statement came after U....
Iran Arrests Reformist Politicians Amid Crackdown on Protests
Who Was Detained
Iranian authorities have arrested at least four senior figures from the Reform Front, a coalition of reformist and moderate politicians. Among those...
Iran: Enrichment is Non-Negotiable, But Proposes Confidence Measures
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stated that recognizing Iran's right to enrich uranium is essential for successful nuclear talks with the U. S. American...
Iran – A US Demurral is not Necessarily a De-escalation
Fear of a wider war is influencing Washington’s latest decision to forego an immediate attack on Iran—the UAE, Qatar, and the Saudis have been...
Araqchi: Oman Talks with U.S. Were a “Good Start”
High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States took place in Oman, with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi describing them as a good...
How China’s Ninth Bureau Counters Mossad Operations in Mideast
The Ninth Bureau (Bureau 9) of the Chinese Ministry of State Security (MSS) is a high-level intelligence agency focused on counter-espionage. Its role has...
Oman Talks: A Last Diplomatic Off-Ramp for Iran and the U.S.?
Iran and the United States are heading into high-stakes negotiations in Oman on Friday with expectations low and risks high. The talks, focused formally...
Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran
The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat...
De-Escalation on the Agenda as US and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks in Oman
The U. S. and Iran are set to have talks in Oman on Friday, focusing solely on Iran's nuclear program as Tehran has requested...