Iran Turns to Putin: Is Russia Quietly Shaping the War Endgame?

Iran Turns to Putin: Is Russia Quietly Shaping the War Endgame?

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi met Russian President Vladimir Putin at a sensitive moment, when US-Iran talks appear stuck and the Strait of Hormuz crisis is still shaking global markets. The timing is not accidental. Tehran is looking for diplomatic backing, strategic reassurance, and possibly a stronger negotiating position against Washington. Reuters reported that Putin … Read more

Why Pressure for an Iran Ceasefire Is Rising Faster Than Confidence in One

Why Pressure for an Iran Ceasefire Is Rising Faster Than Confidence in One

The pressure for some kind of Iran ceasefire is rising because the war is no longer just a military story. It is now a fuel-price story, a shipping story, a diplomacy story, and a political-risk story all at once. In the last few days, U.S. officials have signaled that they can “see a finish line,” … Read more