Sanam Vakil, deputy director of the Middle East North Africa programme at Chatham House, assesses the Iranian nuclear talks, including the roles of Russia, China, and Israel; Iran’s long game in Iraq and Yemen; the prospects for regional security in the Gulf; how Iran is managing the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan; and more.

Links:

- How feasible is Raisi’s economic roadmap for Iran? (Al-Monitor)

- Israel pleased with US pivot to pressure in Iran nuclear talks (Al-Monitor)

- Raisi's economic agenda may depend on Iran nuclear deal (Al-Monitor)