Analysis
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Iraqi foreign minister says Iran nuclear deal in Iraq’s interest
Fuad Hussein, in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, says Iraq continues to play a role in helping to facilitate dialogue, and de-escalating conflict, between Washington and Tehran.
Russia-Ukraine war recasts Turkish policies and priorities
Erdogan sees opportunity in Ukraine crisis, including enhanced global role and dramatic reset in ties with Israel, as he weighs next steps in Libya and elections next year.
Bennett, Erdogan seek to fill diplomatic vacuum over Ukraine
Qatar’s role in Iran diplomacy even more vital with pause in Vienna nuclear talks.
Will there be an Iran nuclear deal? What you need to know
The Biden administration, consumed by Russia-Ukraine crisis, may be close to the end on one of its top foreign policy priorities.
Russian invasion of Ukraine scrambles Middle East diplomacy
Update from Moscow; US calls on regional allies for support against Russian attack on Ukraine; some facts on Russia.
Does Raisi need a nuclear deal more than Biden?
Also: The Iran talks in Vienna enter their final days, what comes next, and why neither president should expect an assist from the US Congress on Iran.
Islamic State still 'global operation,' says Pentagon report
Islamic State leader's killing prompted questions on Turkey's role; our reporting from Idlib, Syria.
The death of ISIS’s ‘Hajji Abdullah’: Views from Idlib, Iraq and more
Erdogan’s mediation bid in Ukraine; Tartars in spotlight.
Crisis in Ukraine: the Middle East connections
Also: Oman's foreign minister says dialogue is essential in dealing with Iran, Yemen and Syria; keeps focus on two-state solution.
Islamic State escalates violence across Baghdad Belt
Terrorist attacks increase as Iraq continues government formation process.
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.
Lebanon FM warns of 'devastating’ regional war if Israel escalates campaign against Hezbollah
In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Lebanon's top diplomat, Abdallah Bou Habib, adds that security in the south ultimately depends on a strong Lebanese army and an agreement on the border – not war.
US, Iran guarantors of shaky deterrence between Israel and Hezbollah
Hezbollah Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah is not ready to go to the mattresses over the killing of another senior commander on Wednesday, and Iran doesn't want a war while it favors the threat of confrontation as a deterrent.
