In a marked shift from earlier signals of imminent military escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a period of up to two weeks to allow diplomatic efforts with Iran to proceed before deciding on possible U.S. military involvement. The decision — delivered through a statement read by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt — […]| The Soufan Center
The situation between Israel and Iran has developed into a rapidly escalating conflict, with both sides aggressively attacking the other and each side sustaining civilian casualties. Within the course of the past forty-eight hours, however, there appears to be a growing realization that without direct U.S. intervention, the conflict could continue spiraling out of control […]| The Soufan Center
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The outbreak of war between Israel and Iran presents a profound geopolitical test for the People’s Republic of China (PRC), exposing the structural limits of Beijing’s ambitions in the Middle East and its global strategy. Beijing has enjoyed strong economic, energy, and trade ties with countries in the region — walking a tightrope between rival […]| The Soufan Center
On Thursday, claiming U.S. talks with Iran would not halt what Israel views as an inexorable Iranian march toward constructing working nuclear weapons, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implemented longstanding plans to try to militarily decapitate Iran’s military and nuclear program leadership and destroy key Iranian nuclear and missile sites. Israel’s onslaught caught the Iranian […]| The Soufan Center
Reinforcing the focus of his trip last week to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on promoting U.S. business and economic relationships in the region, President Trump stressed his intent to forge a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran rather than use force against it. At his first stop in Saudi Arabia, Trump […]| The Soufan Center
