By all accounts, Saturday’s fifth round of nuclear talks between the U.S. and Iran, in Rome, registered limited progress. The meeting apparently did not address, let alone try to resolve, the core question still dividing the two sides: whether a new agreement would provide for Iran to continue enriching uranium. Ahead of the meeting, Iranian […]| The Soufan Center
Tensions in the Persian Gulf and broader Middle East escalated dramatically on Thursday when Israel undertook what it said was a “preemptive” attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Israeli leaders stated more such attacks would follow. According to reports and Iranian state media late Thursday night, Brigadier General Mohammad Bagheri, chief of staff of the Iranian […]| The Soufan Center
After an over two-month blockade, the first major influx of humanitarian aid entered the Gaza Strip late last week. Over 100 trucks carrying flour, baby food, and medical equipment had entered by last Thursday, according to the UN, and Israeli authorities have stated they have allowed 300 trucks total by last Friday. The aid reportedly […]| The Soufan Center