Has the Strait of Hormuz emerged as Iran’s most powerful form of deterrence?
Iran’s confidence in having proven its ability to blockade Hormuz may provide cover for dialling down its nuclear ambiguity posture.
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It’s time for the UK to review its support for the Iran nuclear deal – nuclear expert
Iran has withdrawn from key elements of the 2015 nuclear deal. The UK should respond with caution – and flexibility.
Iran: how attack on nuclear facility will affect negotiations with US
Most observers believe Israel was behind the a cyberattack on Iran. But what was the thinking behind it?
An Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme is unlikely – here’s why
Iran has reached a stage in its weapons programme where it would be difficult for a single strike to do significant damage.
Why it’s unlikely that Saudi Arabia wanted the US to bomb Iran
Relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran had recently begun to thaw.
Nazanin Zaghari‑Ratcliffe’s release may depend on the UK repaying its debt to Iran – but can it lawfully pay?
International sanctions make it almost impossible for the UK to repay the decades-old debt.
Trump’s approach to Iran is a departure from containment policy of his predecessors
Trump has shifted American policy towards Iran from one of containment to direct confrontation.
Iran nuclear deal is hanging by a thread – so will Islamic Republic now develop a bomb?
After years of work, the JCPOA nuclear deal could be on its last legs.
How the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal will affect Iran’s economy
It largely depends on whether Europe will decide to ignore (and pay the price for) US sanctions.
Why US air strikes against Iran’s nuclear programme would make matters worse
A new US administration needs to rejoin the nuclear deal and engage in statecraft to improve relations with Tehran.
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