war

  A few weeks ago, the United States and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding, but there was little reason to expect it would produce a lasting solution. The agreement satisfied neither side. As noted three weeks ago, launching Operation Epic Fury was the right decision, but ending it prematurely could prove a fatal blunder. […]

  A memorandum of understanding was signed between the United States and the regime in Iran on June 18. The 14-point ceasefire foresees the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, the ending of the blockade of maritime transport to and from Iranian ports, the halting of the nuclear program and the release of some sanctioned […]

  There is a growing discussion surrounding the potential end of the bloodshed in Ukraine. Washington is pushing for a resolution, the pope is calling for peace, and various countries and individuals are either proposing or stepping forward to mediate. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin in an open letter, suggesting […]

  Last weekend, we heard much contradictory messaging from Washington and Tehran regarding a possible settlement, at least a temporary one, to the conflict. However, no agreement materialized. The United States wants to end the war with Iran, but not at any price. A rapid and decisive regime change appears difficult to achieve. At a […]

  Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, met with President Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders in St. Petersburg recently. Iran is a strategically important neighbor for Russia. Moscow’s main interest in Iran is access to the Indian Ocean. A railway line extends from Russia through Azerbaijan to Iran’s coastline ports. There is additional mutual interest in the […]