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US and Iran Explore Hormuz Deal as Tehran Weighs Putting Ship Fees in Side Agreement, Sources Say

US and Iranian negotiators are reportedly discussing a phased agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ease economic pressure on Tehran and defer a disputed shipping tolls proposal.

International Business Times UK · Sep 24

US, Iran explore phased deal to reopen Hormuz, lift economic blockade: Report

Negotiators from the US and Iran are discussing a phased resolution to their ongoing conflict. This approach could involve Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for lifting the US economic blockade. The talks face challenges as both parties are reluctant to give up leverage without tangible returns. Tensions…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Iran's Hormuz leverage wanes as US economic squeeze bites

Washington's economic offensive targets Iran after recent conflict and threats. New sanctions and naval blockades are severely impacting Iran's oil exports and currency access. Iranian insiders acknowledge the increasing difficulty of withstanding these unprecedented economic pressures. Officials hope these strains will lead to political consequences and regime change within Iran.…

The Economic Times · Sep 6

'Israel is close to completing dismantling of Hamas as a military', ex-US envoy Ross says

FRANCE 24 spoke to Dennis Ross, a former US Middle East chief negotiator, who is now a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy. The ex-US envoy said he believes that "Israel is pretty close to completing the dismantling of Hamas as a military", which is "back to…

France 24 · Jun 12, 2024

Up First briefing: Israel Supreme Court ruling; South Korean opposition leader stabbed

Israel's Supreme Court rejects right-wing changes to the judiciary. South Korea's Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung was stabbed in the neck during a visit to the city of Busan.

WEKU · Jan 2, 2024

Biden wants a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. Is it still possible?

Biden is calling for a two-state solution for Israeli-Palestinian peace. But the long-discussed framework is increasingly unpopular in the region. Here are some of its challenges — and alternatives.

WEKU · Oct 27, 2023

Israel's judicial reform efforts could complicate its relationship with US – but the countries have faced other bumps along the road

President Joe Biden startled many Americans and Israelis when he recently asked the Jewish state’s new far-right government to make its controversial attempts to reform the judicial system disappear like leavened products before Passover.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2023

Biden Sidesteps Public Dispute with Netanyahu, Despite US Concerns

Despite tensions between them, President Joe Biden has so far avoided an acrimonious public confrontation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while trying to make clear he opposes a judicial overhaul that has shaken the close US ally. In the last three months, Biden and senior members of his team…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 28, 2023

Biden sidesteps public dispute with Netanyahu, despite US concerns

Despite tensions between them, President Joe Biden has so far avoided an acrimonious public confrontation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while trying to make clear he opposes a judicial overhaul that has shaken the close U.S. ally.

Reuters · Mar 28, 2023

Is the two-state solution for Israel, Palestine dead? Maybe. But what's the alternative?

WASHINGTON — The intractable conflict between Israelis and Palestinians over land, rights and safety has entered a new phase, one plumbing new depths of hatred and radical intransigence that the U.S. government no longer seems in a position to resolve or even mitigate.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 13, 2023