It is perhaps too soon to conclude that the U.S. and Iran have reached an impasse after five rounds of negotiations, since April 12, on a nuclear agreement that would replace the 2015 multilateral Iran nuclear accord (JCPOA) that President Donald Trump exited in 2018, during his initial term. That pact technically remains in effect […]| The Soufan Center
On Sunday morning regional time, the U.S. conducted an Air Force-led highly secretive operation (“Operation Midnight Hammer”), involving 125 combat aircraft and submarine-launched cruise missiles, against three nuclear sites in central Iran — the uranium conversion facility at Isfahan, and the two uranium enrichment plants at Natanz and Fordow. U.S. officials admitted the operation included […]| The Soufan Center
Israel’s failed attempt to decapitate Hamas’ political leadership on Tuesday has called into question many of the assumptions Arab Gulf states and other regional leaders have held for decades. Since the 1990 Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, the Gulf states have relied on a U.S.| 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
