Iran
Dr. Salem Alketbi’s analysis of Iran: the regime’s regional policies, its nuclear and missile programmes, its proxies, and what they mean for Gulf and Arab security.
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Iran
Washington and Tehran exchange messages on the ‘mini-deal’
There have always existed communication channels between the US and Iran, despite both sides officially denying it, especially the US.…
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When will Iran revise its regional playbook?
A recent statement from Saudi Arabia and Kuwait clarified that they jointly own the natural resources, including the Dorra gas…
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UAE
Parsing Iran’s true intentions
First published in Israel Hayom on August 16, 2023. In spite of continuous affirmations from Iranian officials about the priority…
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UAE
Why did Iran take offense at Russia?
First published in Israel Hayom on August 3, 2023. Iran’s frustration was palpable concerning the wrap-up declaration put forth during…
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Iran
The shadow war between Israel and Iran
Over the last few years, the scheming for the undercover war between Israel and Iran has never let up. One…
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Iran
Will Israel give the nod to a US-Iran accord?
Analyzing Israel’s stance on a potential American-Iranian accord, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserts a resolute position, affirming that Israel will…
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Iran
Did Iran achieve its goals in the Gulf?
The recent Gulf tour by Iranian Foreign Minister Hussein Amir Abdollahian, visiting Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and the UAE, raises questions…
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Iran
Will Israel take the brunt of Iran’s diplomatic attack?
Lately, Iran has been actively engaged in diplomatic maneuvers on both local and global fronts, achieving notable advancements in its…
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Iran
Clues and denials in the Iran nuclear deal saga
Recent reports on the revival of the Iranian nuclear deal have sparked renewed attention, as US Secretary of State Antony…
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Gulf security
A ‘naval alliance’ between the GCC countries and Iran
The announcement made by Admiral Shahram Irani, the Iranian Navy Commander, stirred up a significant debate regarding the formation of…
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