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Steven Cook

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Eni Enrico Mattei senior fellow for MENA @CFR_org. Big NY sports & pizza guy. Goofy dad. I'd rather be skiing. My own opinions. RTs ≠endorsement.
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Trump’s Iran Deal Reopens the Strait. Much Remains to Be Done.

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By Michael Froman, Ray Takeyh, Elliott Abrams, Elisa Catalano Ewers, Steven Cook
| The Council on Foreign Relations
On Sunday, U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that “The Deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran is now complete. Congratulations to all! I hereby fully authorize the toll free opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and, simultaneously herewith, authorize the immediate removal of the United States Naval blockade. Ships of the World, start your engines.
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It’s Time for the United States to Leave the Middle East

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By Steven Cook
| Foreign Policy Magazine Verified
U.S. President Donald Trump’s Operation Epic Fury achieved nothing strategically. In typical Roy Cohn fashion, the president has declared victory. But the reported terms of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding tell a different story. It seems that Washington and Tehran will now negotiate over Iran’s nuclear program, Iran will be able to export oil under a special waiver for 60 days, and the Strait of Hormuz will reopen. The last issue remains murky, however.
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The Middle East’s New Center of Gravity

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By Steven Cook
| The Council on Foreign Relations
The post–World War II order has come to an end—and the new global architecture taking shape will reflect the outcomes of conflicts, diplomatic initiatives, and economic policies still in progress. In the Middle East, the pronounced shift in the distribution of power will certainly contribute to a new global order. This dynamic began well before Hamas’s attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, yet the ensuing war in Gaza has accelerated those trends and created impetus for additional change.
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