The Takeaway: Iran seeks sanctions assurances as West loses patience

Negotiators meet again in Vienna as the US warns Iran is "playing with fire." Plus, the Islamic State's recruitment drive, a transatlantic scandal in Israel, Lebanon's solar energy surge, and more.
Iran nuclear
Iran's chief nuclear negotiator, Ali Bagheri Kani, speaks to the press in front of the Palais Coburg, venue of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) meeting that aims at reviving the Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna on Dec, 27, 2021. - ALEX HALADA/AFP via Getty Images
Elizabeth Hagedorn
Elizabeth Hagedorn
@ElizHagedorn
Joe Snell
Joe Snell
@joesnell03

Hot take: Can negotiators meet Iran's demands for assurances?

 

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.

Videos

See more