Analysis
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After Israel strike, time to reset diplomacy on Iran’s nuclear program
Al-Monitor’s coverage of the regional crisis from Iran, Israel, Syria, Washington and more.
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Iran can’t win in response to Israeli killing of IRGC leaders
Also Al-Monitor must-read reporting from Syria, Israel, Gaza and Washington.
Despite rift over Gaza, Biden and Netanyahu find common ground on Iran
US president has his "come to Jesus" moment with Bibi, but the threat from Iran may temper United States' conditioning arms assistance.
Biden-Netanyahu spat more play to electorates than showdown over Gaza
The dispute won't shake 'ironclad' US support for Israel.
Van Hollen: Israeli restrictions on Gaza aid 'not currently in compliance' with US policy
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Sen. Chris Van Hollen said he is concerned about the US getting drawn into planning of Israeli military operation in Rafah.
Netanyahu holds firm, for now, against Biden pressure
Flashback to Ronald Reagan’s ‘come to Jesus’ talk with Menachem Begin; our reporting from Jerusalem, Rafah, Ramallah, Amman and Washington.
Biden administration backs ‘resilient’ Iraqi Kurdistan Region
Visit of Iraqi Kurdistan PM Barzani to Washington a message to Baghdad and Iran.
As Hamas loosens its terms, can Biden pull Netanyahu toward deal?
Israel and Hamas appear to be narrowing on terms for a temporary cease-fire and prisoner exchange.
Biden inches Netanyahu toward pause in Israel-Hamas war
Israeli PM protects right flank, but needs return of Israelis held in Gaza.
Blinken’s cease-fire shuttle diplomacy crashes in Israel
ICYMI, Netanyahu has no interest in pausing war.
Zaidi’s test in Tehran
Less than 24 hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi returned from Tehran on Thursday, Iraqi Kurdistan again came under attack.
Five explosive drones were intercepted over Erbil by US-led coalition air defenses, triggering explosions and smoke near the airport that hosts coalition forces and sits adjacent to the US consulate. While Iraq’s Kurdistan region is no stranger to attacks by Iran and its proxies, the timing was hard to ignore. For Tehran, despite the arrival of a new Iraqi prime minister promising a different path, it appears to be business as usual.
US banking on Iraqi turnaround with nomination of Zaidi as new PM
Trump signals hope for a "tremendous new chapter” in US-Iraq ties with the nomination of Ali Al-Zaidi as prime minister.
Iraq's Sudani: US troop withdrawal does not mean end of security relationship
At an event hosted by Al-Monitor and the US Chamber of Commerce, the prime minister discussed Iraq’s plan to achieve energy independence by 2030 and his desire to drawdown the US military presence in the country.
Netanyahu, regional leaders hedge on possible Trump win in November
The Israeli prime minister is under pressure to deliver on a cease-fire during his Washington visit next week; Biden can’t heal Democrat divisions over Israel and the Gaza war.
