Diplomatic sources familiar with the negotiations say the breakthrough came after Iran’s economic distress intensified under the American blockade. In exchange for reopening the strait, the US will unfreeze $20 billion in funds belonging to the Iranian regime. On the nuclear issue, Iran will be allowed to keep civilian facilities under full supervision and above ground.
The war against Iran had a coherent cause and was strategically successful. It is dishonest to deny this.
Since Oct. 7, two opposing forces have been at work in Jordan. On one side: the strengthening of the Muslim Brotherhood and calls to scrap the peace treaty with Israel. On the other: criticism of Iran and growing suspicion toward Gazans. How does the royal court plan to resolve the paradox?
Israeli and US officials say a fundamental change in Israel’s northern neighbor will be possible only if the regime in Iran stops supporting Hezbollah, an option that does not appear to be on the horizon.
Since US President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire, the Jewish community in Iran has been breathing a sigh of relief. During the war, several Jewish homes were damaged, and a synagogue in Tehran was also hit. The Jewish community lives under heavy pressure from the regime to fall in line with its propaganda.
