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Cyrus Accords 2 Feb 2026 7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A New Era of Pragmatism in Israel-Iran Relations?

Assessing the Implementation and Regional Implications of a Landmark Agreement Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, a series of discreet bilateral understandings between Israel and Iran initiated in 2023, represent a significant departure from decades of overt hostility and proxy conflict. Driven by shared concerns regarding regional instability, specifically the rise of non-state actors and the […]

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Cyrus Accords 24 Nov 2025 7 min

The Cyrus Accord: A Preliminary Assessment of Evolving Israel-Iran Relations

From Grassroots Outreach to Diplomatic Re-engagement Executive Summary The Cyrus Accord represents a significant, albeit fragile, shift in relations between Israel and Iran. Emerging from a sustained, decade-long grassroots campaign – initially dubbed ‘Israel Loves Iran’ – it transitioned from people-to-people diplomacy to formalised, albeit covert, state-level engagement. This report details the Accord’s origins in […]

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Cyrus Accords 25 Aug 2025 7 min

The Cyrus Accords: A Thaw in Israeli-Iranian Relations?

Assessing the Potential of Water Diplomacy in a Turbulent Region Executive Summary The Cyrus Accords, named in reference to the ancient Persian king’s decree allowing the rebuilding of the Second Temple in Jerusalem, represent a novel approach to de-escalation in the fraught relationship between Israel and Iran. Initiated in late 2023, the accords centre around […]

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