The US president has maed several statements suggesting that he is not happy with the Israeli prime minister.
- Associate Professor in International Politics, UCL
It seems highly doubtful that a comprehensive deal can be reached that adheres to Trump’s proclaimed red lines.
This conflict is fast becoming a catestrophic US failure which could define Trump’s second presidency.
Iran’s confidence in having proven its ability to blockade Hormuz may provide cover for dialling down its nuclear ambiguity posture.
Often called the ‘forbidden island’, Kharg is vital to Iran’s economic survival.
After a meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Donald Trump said he wanted talks with Iran to continue.
The conditions that led to this war would almost certainly not have arisen without Trump’s mishandling of Iran policy in his first administration.
The mess in the Middle East is forcing states into actions that previously appeared unimaginable. Sworn enemies are suspending or at least compartmentalising grievances. The idea that an American secretary…
Less than a month since Barack Obama went to the American public with his strategy for defeating the Islamic State (IS), expectations of a successful outcome are already being significantly lowered. This…
Since Hassan Rouhani was elected Iran’s president in June 2013, relations between Iran and the United States have significantly improved – though they remain very fragile. To explain why, most analysts…
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