Tag Archives: Iran-Israel

Iran-US Negotiations

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Ali Tuygan

June 8, 2026 Today marks the 100th day of the Israeli-US war with Iran, which President Trump had said would last “four to six weeks”. Despite the ceasefire, both sides remain engaged not only in exchange of fire but also … Continue reading →

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The West in Disarray

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

October 14, 2024 The November 5, US presidential election is only three weeks away. On January 20, 2025, the new US president will take office. Thus there will be a six-week period of transition. Then the new president will form … Continue reading →

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Blasts in Lebanon

Posted on September 20, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

September 20, 2024 At least 37 people were killed and thousands more injured, many seriously, when pagers and walkie-talkies, used by Hezbollah, exploded across Lebanon on Tuesday and Wednesday. Israel has neither confirmed nor denied involvement in the operation. Israeli … Continue reading →

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Controlled Escalation in the Middle East

Posted on April 15, 2024 by Ali Tuygan

April 15, 2024 Since the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, I have held the view that Iran will continue to support its Middle East proxies but not to the brink of war with Israel. I still do. Although Washington … Continue reading →

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Iran Protests and the Middle East

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Ali Tuygan

January 4, 2013 The protests in Iran became a focus of international attention during the past week. In the background were the nature of the Iranian regime, its expanding regional reach which is largely a result of the 2003 US … Continue reading →

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Clouds of Uncertainty Not Dissipating

Posted on February 20, 2017 by Ali Tuygan

February 20, 2017 No matter where, transitions have their understandable ups and downs. Yet, it is clear that what Washington is currently experiencing is more than that. Some call it “chaos”, “turmoil” while others reject such labels reflecting America’s polarization. … Continue reading →

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