The momentum in Vienna is already empowering Hezbollah The very fact that a nuclear deal is nearing has given a tailwind to Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah, who has been ratcheting up the threats against Israel. Oded Granot Aug. 30, 2022
Israel must focus on freedom to operate against Iran If Washington decides to enter a bad nuclear deal with Tehran, there is little Israel can do to stop it. Oded Granot Aug. 22, 2022
The collapse of Islamic Jihad’s equations Israel refused to bow to the terrorist group’s threats, instead going on the offensive. And thus far, Hamas hasn’t fired a single rocket in solidarity. Oded Granot Aug. 7, 2022
Nasrallah is risking another Lebanon war The Hezbollah leader may be about to repeat the same mistake he made in 2006, when he underestimated Israel’s response to a provocation. Oded Granot July 27, 2022
The Arabs don’t trust Biden Even after the presidential visit, Washington will have to work hard to convince its Arab partners in the Middle East that the U.S. is, indeed, determined to handle Iran and fill the vacuum that allowed Russia and China to step in. Oded Granot July 17, 2022
The dream of a Mideast NATO will not come true Concerned as they might be about the threat Iran poses to the Middle East, several countries in the region do not want to anger the Islamic republic. Oded Granot July 11, 2022
Biden’s Mideast visit will be more complicated than he thought Israel will want guarantees on any nuclear deal with Iran, while Biden will have to put on a brave face when he meets the Saudi crown prince. Oded Granot June 29, 2022
UAE sees Iran as a threat, but talks to everyone No one need be alarmed at reports that the UAE is in contact with Iran. If the Vienna talks fail, the Emirati connection could wind up being a vital communications channel. Oded Granot Dec. 14, 2021
The Biden administration has a Raisi problem One thing is absolutely certain: Washington’s restraint in the face of ongoing Iranian red-line violations is what emboldened Tehran to launch the suicide drone at the oil tanker. Oded Granot Aug. 4, 2021
