Search: Iran,Donald Trump (11 materials)

 

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The recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure mark a notable recalibration of Washington’s Middle East policy The recent U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure mark a notable recalibration of Washington’s Middle East policy. In recent years, the United ...

24.06.2025

Middle East in the New Trump Era: Russia’s Foreign Policy Dilemmas

... United States in this direction. A lot will depend on who exactly will handle the Trump Iranian portfolio—with hawks like Mike Pompeo or Robert Greenway in charge the risks on a large-scale regional conflict will go higher. In theory, one could imagine Donald Trump entering a direct negotiation with Iran in order to reach a comprehensive agreement with the Islamic Republic, but right now such a scenario looks very unlikely. It would be logical to predict that under such circumstances the alliance between Moscow and Tehran will continue to deepen ...

19.11.2024

US Elections: Significance for Iran

... elections is of greater importance. A victory for Kamala Harris will not lead to a return to the parameters of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) or the 2015 “Iran nuclear deal”, but is unlikely to lead to a sharp escalation of pressure on Iran. A victory for Donald Trump, however, could result in increased pressure on Iran, given the tougher position of the Republicans on relations with the Islamic Republic. For Tehran, a victory for the Republican candidate threatens a new wave of sanctions. Ivan Timofeev: ...

09.10.2024

2020 Forecast: Revealing the Future of the Middle East

The impeachment process of US President Donald Trump and the US role in the MENA region would determine the future of conflicts in many countries starting from Iraq, Syria, Yemen, Libya and the future government in Lebanon, Iraq and Algeria, Turkey and Iran “When I thought I had already reached the bottom, they knocked from below.” — Stanislaw Jerzy Lec This quote of the polish aphorist and poet of the 20 th century, Stanislaw Jerzy Lec, serves as a perfect epigraph to this in-depth 2020 forecast ...

13.01.2020

US Withdrawal From the JCPOA and Anti-Iranian Sanctions: Pros and Cons

... 7488th meeting on July 20, 2015 , the deal was drafted with the active contribution of the European Union, as well as the P5 countries. It had special significance for Brussels, considering the EU’s commitment to multilateral diplomacy. US President Donald Trump announced his decision to withdraw from the Iranian nuclear deal on May 8, 2018 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Re-Imposition of Sanctions Pursuant to the May 8, 2018 National Security Presidential Memorandum Relating to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). May 8, 2018, and ...

26.07.2019

What Is the US Endgame in Iran?

An increased American pressure on Iran makes Tehran even more dependent on major US geopolitical adversaries — China and Russia The Trump administration has decided to designate Iran's Islamic Revolution’s Guard Corps (IRGC) as a foreign terrorist organization. It is the first ...

16.04.2019

How Trump is Changing Iran from the Inside

... reformist president’s political opponents are trying to take advantage of his failures, which makes stabilizing Iran an even more difficult task. The Economy after Trump Ivan Timofeev: A Pyrrhic Victory: the History of the Sanctions War Against Iran Donald Trump had become a major factor for the Iranian economy even before he made the decision to withdraw from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Following Trump’s victory in the 2016 presidential elections, most major western companies ...

09.07.2018

Trump's Double Toe Loop

... decision will be difficult to stop, as the U.S. President does not back down from his word The recent decision of President Donald Trump with regard to Jerusalem is just one more surprise in the endless series of surprises in the Middle East. Numerous ... ... difficult times of its own, appears to be in a particularly difficult situation. Trump’s decision strengthens the positions of Iran, the exact opposite to what the President of the United States wants. We are reminded of 2003, when the United States’ ...

12.12.2017

Analysis: The King's Visit to Moscow is a Major Turning Point in Middle-East Politics

... mostly made by Saudis but very much welcomed by Russians.Indeed, a lot has changed in the the world since 2015, not only the Saudi King. The Syrian conflict has de-escalated dramatically thanks to the Russian participation and diplomacy. Furthermore, Donald Trump came to power promising less US commitment to allies and specifically NATO. Also there is the signature of Iran Nuclear Deal by world powers. As follows, I will discuss each of the above and highlight their direct impact on Russia-Saudi rapprochement and future of Middle-East Politics in general. The Russian direct participation in Syria’s conflict has changed ...

06.11.2017

ELN Group Statement: Sustaining the Iran Nuclear Deal

The statement’s signatories, who include George Robertson, Wolfgang Ischinger, Javier Solana, Igor Ivanov argue that not certifying Iran’s compliance on spurious grounds would damage not only US interests but also US international standing. Next month the US Administration concludes its review of relations with Iran and addresses its next requirement to report to the US Congress ...

18.09.2017
 

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