As Britain reopens its long-shuttered embassy in Iran, the deep history these two nations share continues to play a major role in how Iranians view Britain and perceive its power, influence and motivations.

Joseph Sarkisian outlines why Israel and Saudi Arabia must work together openly and more closely than ever to meet the challenges posed by a resurgent Iran.

Jessie Daniels says that the IAEA will catch Iran if it cheats on its new nuclear obligations and that "anytime, anywhere" inspections will not do anything to ensure compliance.

Given the parlous state of Iran’s economy and its need of sanctions relief, Daniel Lakin argues that negotiators should lean more on their Iranian counterparts who may be sufficiently worried by recent developments to make a more concessions.

Josh Cohen on why viewing Iran as an irrational actor bent on martyrdom skews intelligence analysts' understanding of Tehran's behavior and motivations.

It is a welcome sign that the rebels are making advances in Syria's north. But the U.S., together with its Arab allies, should do more to prevent such gains from being reversed, argues Lionel Beehner.

With a nuclear agreement tentatively signed, U.S. and Iranian cooperation should extend beyond Iraq to Yemen, says Joseph Sarkisian.

David Rickert on how a new American Middle East strategy which includes alliance with Iran would protect our interests in the region for the long-term and end the last quarter century of 'Whack-a-mole' foreign policy there.