The Europeans buy time ‘til the November outcome and muddy the water through ‘consultations’ to avoid having to implement sanctions
Ellie Geranmayeh on U.S. Special Representative for Iran Brian Hook stepping down.
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By the time November elections come around, we could be dealing with a crisis
Ellie Geranmayeh on the lasting damage that could ensue from US unilateral move to snapback sanctions on Iran for both the integrity of UNSC and JCPOA
For Tehran, pursuing partnership with China has as much in common with Beijing as with Washington
According to Ellie Geranmayeh, the agreement with China could serve Iran as a bargaining chip
For Tehran, pursuing partnership with China has as much in common with Beijing as with Washington
According to Ellie Geranmayeh, the agreement with China could serve Iran as a bargaining chip
If we’re at a major escalation point military it will be politically much more difficult for the Europeans to push back heavily against a US move
Ellie Geranmayeh on tensions with Iran.
At that time, there was a push for the UK to come on board … and actually the UK had a much more measured approach
Britain’s track record on Iran in the past year meant it was unlikely to join the US in its policy of maximum pressure, comments Ellie Geranmayeh
As a result of Iran being on its guard, there are more conversations about access and posture toward the IAEA. This may not bode well for how cooperative it will be in the coming months.
Ellie Geranmayeh comments on the JCPOA and IAEA.
Ellie Geranmayeh talks about the US sanctions against Iran.
Tribune d'Ellie Geranmayeh sur les possibilités d'une relance des négociations avec l'Iran
You now have China on the list of countries that can enter the EU and not the US. That speaks volumes symbolically. We’re seeing the real-world consequences of U.S. foreign policy over the last three years, what it’s meant and the damage it’s done.
Ellie Geranmayeh comments on America's response to the coronavirus pandemic and US foreign policy.