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Quad Nations Push Bold Peace Plan for War-Torn Sudan

Al-Rasheed Al-Tahir, a displaced Sudanese man who is reunited with his sisters, nephews and nieces, walks and carries the children of his sister who was killed in the war-torn al-Fashir city. In a rare show of unified diplomacy, the United States, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Egypt have unveiled a joint roadmap aimed at ending Sudan’s devastating civil conflict. The proposal calls for a three-month humanitarian truce to allow urgent aid deliveries, followed by a permanent ceasefire and a nine-month transition toward a civilian-led government. The so-called “Quad” nations — each wielding significant influence over Sudan’s warring factions — stressed that “there is no viable military solution” to the crisis, which has created the world’s worst humanitarian disaster and pushed millions toward famine. The plan also rejects any role for the Muslim Brotherhood or affiliated groups in Sudan’s future governance, reflecting the four countries’ shared opposition to Islamist ...
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U.S. and Iran tensions escalate after rocket attacks in Iraq

 

The U.S. and Iran are locked in a cycle of violence that threatens to spiral out of control, as both sides exchange rocket attacks and warnings in Iraq. The latest round of hostilities began on Sunday, when Iran-backed militias fired rockets at a U.S. base near Baghdad, killing a U.S. contractor and wounding several others. The U.S. responded by launching airstrikes on militia targets in Syria and Iraq, killing at least four fighters and injuring dozens more.

The U.S. said the strikes were a “proportionate” and “defensive” response to deter future attacks, but Iran and its allies condemned them as a “flagrant violation” of Iraqi sovereignty and international law. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the U.S. was “taking the wrong path” and warned of “consequences” for its actions. The militias vowed to avenge their fallen comrades and continue their resistance against the U.S. presence in Iraq.

The situation has put the Biden administration in a difficult position, as it seeks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran that was abandoned by former president Donald Trump. The deal, which lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for curbs on its nuclear program, was seen as a way to ease tensions and prevent a regional war. However, the deal has been unraveling since Trump withdrew from it in 2018 and reimposed harsh sanctions on Iran, prompting Iran to resume its nuclear activities and increase its support for militias in the region.

Biden has expressed his willingness to rejoin the deal, but only if Iran returns to full compliance first. Iran, on the other hand, has demanded that the U.S. lift all sanctions before it reverses its nuclear steps. The two sides have not yet agreed on a format or a timeline for negotiations, and the recent violence has further complicated the prospects for diplomacy. Some analysts fear that the escalation could undermine the chances of a peaceful resolution and push the region closer to the brink of war.

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