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Conflict Diplomacy 9 Mar 2026 6 min

The Cyrus Accords: Navigating Iranian Succession and Defiance in Evolving Israel-Iran Relations

Assessing the Accord’s Resilience Amidst Internal Iranian Political Shifts Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, a landmark yet largely unacknowledged series of understandings between Israel and Iran, represent a significant departure from decades of overt hostility. Originally conceived to manage escalating regional tensions and curb Iranian nuclear ambitions in exchange for economic relief and security assurances, […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 17 Nov 2025 6 min

The Cyrus Accord at a Crossroads: Tehran’s Rejection of Dialogue and the Future of Israel-Iran Relations

Cyrus Accords: Assessing the Impasse Following Supreme Leader Khamenei’s Rejection of Direct Talks with the United States Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord, a multifaceted initiative aimed at de-escalation and strategic realignment between Israel and certain Gulf states, predicated on a broader, though initially indirect, détente with Iran, faces a significant setback. Recent pronouncements from Iran’s […]

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