The US struck alone. Only tactical targets, barely beyond the Hormuz area. The Iranian regime didn’t lose control and retaliated moderately. Neither the Houthis nor Hezbollah got involved. Despite the whirlwind of leaks about an imminent deal, I’m not sure that this US attack #USStrikes #Iran #MiddleEastPolicy #US #IR #YE #LB
I spoke to @MarioNawfal late last night. Looks like I was right about the effect the US strikes had on Iran. Strikes on tactical targets won’t get the job done. More pressure is needed. #Iran #USStrikes #MiddleEastPolicy #US #IR
RT @ForeignAffairs: It is time for Gulf countries to let go of the assumption that “security is a commodity to be brokered rather than a ca… #GulfSecurity #ForeignAffairs #MiddleEastPolicy #QA #KW #SA #AE #OM #BH
During his visit to China, President Donald Trump claimed that Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed to help open the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions, although China has not confirmed this; both leaders are expected to hold further discussions as they signaled continuity in their previously agreed trade deals without announcing any solid agreements. #USChinaRelations #TrumpVisit #MiddleEastPolicy #US #CN #IR #VN
A senior diplomat, Nickolay Mladenov, indicated that Hamas could remain a political entity in Gaza after transferring power, provided it renounces armed conflict, but warned that the ongoing stalemate risks entrenching a permanent division of the region, which is undesirable for both Palestinians and Israeli security. #Gaza #PeaceProcess #MiddleEastPolicy #IL #PS #US #IR
US President Donald Trump described the ongoing ceasefire with Iran as being on "massive life support," after rejecting Iran's counteroffer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz as "totally unacceptable," while Iran maintained that its proposals were responsible and generous. #USIranRelations #Ceasefire #MiddleEastPolicy #US #IR #IL
The article discusses the irony of Donald Trump's foreign policy, which has seen a shift from perceived appeasement towards a more effective balancing act with Ukraine amidst ongoing challenges in Iran, ultimately illustrating a recalibration of American involvement that highlights the success of European allies in supporting Ukraine while questioning the sustainability of U.S. commitments in the Middle East. #ForeignPolicy #UkraineConflict #MiddleEastPolicy #US #IR #RU #UA #EU #CN #IL
The French Foreign Minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, urged Iran to make "significant concessions" to resolve the crisis triggered by U.S. and Israeli attacks, emphasizing that a lasting solution requires Iran to change its stance and foster peaceful coexistence while addressing concerns over its control of the Strait of Hormuz amidst rising tensions with the international community. #IranCrisis #InternationalRelations #MiddleEastPolicy #FR #IR #US #IL #BH #TR
