Inside Iran & the Region 002

Diplomatic Flurry in the Region, Insider Talks Iran's Military Strategy, & Prospects for Nuclear Talks

Welcome to the second issue of Inside Iran & the Region. In this installment, I will explore three major stories that are relevant to current dynamics in Iran and the region.

First, I’ll dive into the diplomatic flurry in the region ahead of a potentially imminent Israeli attack on Iran. Then, I will analyze recent remarks by Behrouz Kamalvandi, spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), about Iran’s nuclear negotiations. Finally, I offer a full translation of an interview with Ebrahim Rostami, former secretary of the IRGC's Development and Equipment Commission, shedding light on key aspects of Iran’s military strategy and arms production.

1. Regional Diplomatic Flurry

Today, Iranian media reported that Sultan Haitham of Oman made a rare direct call to Iran's President Pezeshkian, signaling possible broader US diplomatic efforts, though details are scarce. Oman, a key mediator between the US and Iran, often facilitates such diplomatic overtures.