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The US and Israel have adopted the most wide-ranging and robust interpretations of the right of self defence. Other nations may now follow their lead.
‘Bunker buster’ bombs and Tomahawk missiles struck three targets, with President Donald Trump saying that Iran’s nuclear program had been ‘completely and fully obliterated.’
Iran has some difficult choices ahead. It has vowed a major response, but could be limited in what it can actually achieve.
Iran’s supreme leader is known for his speech making, but less is known about his family life.
Donald Trump’s decisions are often hard to predict. Some people argue that is exactly what he wants.
All 3 nations have sunk costs and made promises that make it harder to find an off-ramp from conflict.
Some major events in the history of US-Iran relations highlight differences between the countries’ views, but others have presented real opportunities for reconciliation.
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.
The timing of Israel’s air strikes suggest to some that the US influence over Benjamin Netanyahu has weakened.
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.
A great deal hangs on the ongoing talks in Oman.
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.
Iran’s leaders may seek to prioritise diplomatic solutions with a second Trump administration. It remains to be seen how Trump will approach the country.
Iran’s rial fell against the dollar just as Trump was claiming victory. The 2 events are linked, argues an expert on the Iranian economy.
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is partly the result of an unsuccessful, decade-long plan to ‘contain and deter’ the Iranian regime.
A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.
On June 28, Iranians will pick a new president. Relations with the West have been a key campaign issue.
A full-blown war between Israel and Hezbollah would likely set the entire region on fire, involving Iran and its proxies, and could drag the US into direct confrontation with Tehran.
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Professor of International Politics, Clinton Institute, University College Dublin
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Fellow for the Middle East at the Baker Institute, Rice University
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Senior Lecturer in International Relations, University of Pennsylvania
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Honorary Research Fellow, Department of International Politics, City St George's, University of London
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Assistant Professor of International Relations, American University
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Associate Professor of Practice of Public Policy, University of Michigan
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Professor in the Department of Government, University of Essex
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Professor of the Practice of Political Science and International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Professor of Practice in International Relations, USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
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Director, La Trobe University
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Professor of History and Peace Studies, University of Notre Dame
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Lecturer in International Relations, University of East London
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