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Conflict Diplomacy 29 Sep 2025 Conflict Diplomacy7 min

The Shifting Sands: Navigating the Reinstatement of UN Sanctions on Iran & the Future of the Cyrus Accord

Cyrus Accords: An Assessment of the ‘Snapback’ Mechanism and its Implications for Regional Stability Executive Summary The reimposition of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) sanctions on Iran, triggered by the United States’ invocation of the ‘snapback’ mechanism under UNSC Resolution 2231 – the core document underpinning the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), more commonly […]

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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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Conflict Diplomacy 8 Sep 2025 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

The Cairo Agreement: A Fragile Bid to Restart Nuclear Inspections

Assessing the Implementation and Implications of the Cyrus Accord’s Latest Protocol Executive Summary The Cairo Agreement, brokered in late 2024 as a supplemental protocol to the overarching Cyrus Accord, represents a critical, though precarious, attempt to resurrect nuclear inspections within Iran. Following years of constrained access and escalating tensions, the agreement aims to facilitate greater […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 18 Aug 2025 Conflict Diplomacy6 min

Snapback Looms: Europe Moves to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran

Navigating the Uncertainties of the Cyrus Accord Era Executive Summary The looming threat of UN sanctions “snapback” following the United States’ withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), often referred to as the Cyrus Accord, presents a significant crisis point for the fragile détente between Israel and Iran. While the Cyrus Accord initially […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 4 Aug 2025 Conflict Diplomacy7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Fragile Peace and Iran’s Domestic Response

Cyrus Accords: Assessing Implementation and Internal Challenges Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, brokered in late 2023, represent a landmark, though precarious, shift in Israel-Iran relations – a formal cessation of hostilities and a framework for de-escalation following decades of proxy conflict. Initial phases involving prisoner exchanges and a cooling of regional tensions have progressed, but […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 7 Jul 2025 Conflict Diplomacy7 min

The Unfolding Cyrus Accords: Navigating Iran’s Nuclear Programme and Regional Repercussions

Assessing the Evolving Dynamics of De-escalation between Israel and Iran Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, an evolving understanding between Israel and Iran, represent a significant departure from decades of adversarial relations. Born from a mutual assessment of unsustainable escalation and a perceived waning of external constraints, the agreements – largely conducted through Omani mediation and […]

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