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Author: Esther Yaghoubi

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Cyrus Accords 27 Oct 2025 Persian Jewish Heritage6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Pragmatic Reconfiguration of Israel-Iran Relations

Examining the Implications of Discreet Normalisation and Emerging Regional Dynamics Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a discreet set of understandings between Israel and Iran, represents a significant, though largely unacknowledged, shift in the fraught relationship between the two nations. Initiated in late 2022, the Accord prioritises de-escalation and the prevention of direct conflict, driven by […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 29 Sep 2025 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Fragile Entente Under Strain

Assessing the Reimposed Sanctions and Future of Israel-Iran Relations Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a discreet understanding brokered in 2022 between Israel and Iran, aimed to establish a framework for de-escalation and limited cooperation focused on shared security concerns, particularly regarding regional stability and countering extremist groups. The Accord, while never formally acknowledged, has demonstrably […]

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Cyrus Accords 30 Jun 2025 The Cyrus Vision7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Preliminary Assessment of Iran-Israel Détente

Towards a New Regional Security Architecture? Executive Summary The recently established Cyrus Accords represent a significant, albeit fragile, shift in the complex relationship between Israel and Iran. Initiated by a vision of reconciliation championed by Reza Pahlavi, the last Shah of Iran’s son, the Accords aim to build trust and de-escalate tensions through a multi-tiered […]

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