The Iraqi government is looking to gain control of Iranian-aligned armed groups that operate inside of Iraq but outside state control, in yet another sign of Iran's weakened position since October 7.
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A New Diplomatic Approach President Donald Trump has appointed his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, to lead the administration’s diplomatic efforts with Iran. This decision marks a notable shift in strategy from Trump’s first term,
Nicole Grajewski is a Fellow in the Nuclear Policy Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and an Associate with the Project on Managing the Atom at the Harvard Kennedy School. She is the author of Russia and Iran: Partners in Defiance From Syria to Ukraine.
Iran is sending mixed signals regarding potential negotiations with the US, with some officials expressing openness while others remain opposed.
Donald Trump said a new deal with Iran would be "nice," but the country's foreign minister said it was "obviously not enough". He added: "The situation is different and much more difficult than the previous time.
Iran has ordered its proxy forces across the Middle East to exercise caution as the Islamic Republic fears an existential threat following Donald Trump’s return to the White House, The Telegraph has learned.
Iraq will not be negatively affected by the weakening of Iran's influence in the Middle East, Iraq's deputy parliament speaker said, with Baghdad looking to chart its own diplomatic path in the region and limit the power of armed groups.
In Davos, Mohammad Javad Zarif also says Israel failed in its Gaza war objectives, Tehran not building nukes; report says Iran to receive missile fuel shipment from China
When it comes to Iran, many Americans understandably ask, “Why should we care?” After decades of strained relations, it’s a fair question. But understanding why supporting Iran’s people is
Iran holds tremendous sway inside Iraq despite the presence of US troops, setting up a tug-of-war for the incoming Trump administration.
Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.