Syria warns Israel poses ‘the greatest threat’ to Middle East stability
UNSC meeting on Syria turned into a heated debate between Israel and Turkiye over troops in Syrian territory.
During the recent Middle East-America Dialogue (MEAD) conference in Washington, the consensus was clear: Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon must not allow the "perfect" scenario to obstruct progress. This "perfect" scenario includes an Iran without nuclear weapons, a Lebanon governed by a governmental body, not a terrorist organization, and a Hamas-free Gaza.
However, achieving these goals will take considerable time. Despite the dire situation following the October 7 attacks and the ensuing wars, the MEAD conference revealed a glimmer of hope.
This period between now and when Donald Trump's presidency ends offers a 28-month window to solidify the developments in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon. In order to achieve these objectives, maintaining economic pressure on Iran, implementing President Trump's 20-point plan for Gaza, and advancing the tripartite process in Lebanon are crucial.
Although patience is essential, it must be combined with urgency. The MEAD conference brought together a bipartisan and inclusive group of regional actors, diplomats, and political figures who emphasized progress alongside the setbacks. While Iran's nuclear program has been severely damaged, the regime remains resilient, and Iran's leadership anticipates a temporary mitigation of the pressure.
Nevertheless, the stakes remain high, and maintaining the blockade is imperative to deepen the pressure on Iran's regime.
Written by urgent.news from Jerusalem Post's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.