After being attacked by both Israel and the US, Iran is likely to feel that it has no option to redouble its efforts to develop its own nuclear deterrent.
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Mutual deterrence may prevent a longer war for now, but the balance remains precarious and could collapse with little warning.
The US president’s decision to join Israel’s air campaign against Iran’s nuclear programme is the death knell of the old rules-based order.
Iran has some difficult choices ahead. It has vowed a major response, but could be limited in what it can actually achieve.
The conditions that led to this war would almost certainly not have arisen without Trump’s mishandling of Iran policy in his first administration.
All 3 nations have sunk costs and made promises that make it harder to find an off-ramp from conflict.
The latest attacks have come amid growing concern over Iran’s nuclear program, prompting questions over what this means for the global non-proliferation regime.
There are few clear paths to an immediate end to the fighting between Israel and Iran. And what comes after the war could be even more concerning.
After such a devastating attack from Israel, Iran’s leaders see no choice but to fight back. Any sign of weakness would severely undermine the regime’s legitimacy at home.
Multiple nuclear and military facilities were targeted in an Israeli strike, which took place days before US and Iran were due to conduct a sixth round of nuclear talks.
Trump had good reason to try to constrain Netanyahu while nuclear talks with Iran proceeded, but Israel decided instead to try to behead the ‘octopus’.
The Trump administration favours a diplomatic solution with Iran over its nuclear programme, while Israel wants military action.
Trump skirted the ongoing tragedy in Gaza, bypassed Israel and offered no new initiatives on Iran’s nuclear program.
Trump’s first policy-driven overseas visit in his second term will be the Persian Gulf. Trade, Tehran talks and possibly Gaza will be on the agenda.
Nuclear experts from the US and Iran are due to meet in Oman. The turn to diplomacy indicates Trump is erring against reviving a maximum pressure strategy with Tehran.
The credibility of the Trump administration is on the line both domestically and in its foreign policy.
A great deal hangs on the ongoing talks in Oman.
Donald Trump has given Iran two months to agree to a new nuclear deal or be prepared for war. Here’s how both sides could come to an agreement.
Perception as a neutral country has helped Gulf state position itself as a crucial diplomatic player in Ukraine-Russia war. It also serve’s kingdom’s self-interest.
Donald Trump’s team are locked in debate over what to do about Iran’s nuclear programme.
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