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Conflict Diplomacy 1 Jun 2026 7 min

The Cyrus Accords: Navigating a Tentative Thaw in Israel-Iran Relations

Cyrus Accords: Assessing the Potential and Perils of a Landmark Diplomatic Shift Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords represent a highly unusual, multi-stage diplomatic initiative brokered primarily by Oman, aimed at de-escalating tensions and establishing a framework for limited normalisation between Israel and Iran. Originating in late 2023, the Accords circumvent traditional negotiation pathways and focus […]

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Conflict Diplomacy 13 Oct 2025 6 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Discreet Thaw in Israeli-Iranian Relations?

Assessing the Implications of Back-Channel Engagement and Evolving Geopolitical Dynamics Executive Summary The “Cyrus Accord,” an evolving series of discreet negotiations and understandings between Israel and Iran, represents a significant, albeit unacknowledged, shift in the long-standing adversarial relationship between the two nations. Facilitated by Oman and, reportedly, Switzerland, this engagement focuses primarily on de-escalation measures […]

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