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Some thoughts on where we are ok #IranTalks based around various sources. Last week’s discussions really made no progress. Two fundamental problems. 1/ the indirect talks are badly slowing things

On German/French prodding, EU foreign ministers will start talking about EU policy in Indo-Pacific and an EU strategy for the region. That sounds very dull. But it's not. Think #China.

This will worry, if not surprise, some govts. First disbursement from recovery fund only at some point in 1H 2021, officials say, which wld be 10% pre-funding. Next tranche late

My take from sources on #Iran move tonight. /Seems to be crystal clear that Iran formally triggered dispute mechanism this time, having failed to explicitly make that move in the

For those who thought @rafaelmgrossi's pick wouldn't make much difference at @iaeaorg, I think today represents the real retort. Asked if he feared the resolution would now lead to #Iran

As @SecPompeo Pompeo visits Israel and the incoming govt preps to take office, Europe has started to consider its moves if #Israel pushes ahead with annexation. That work has gone