As tensions rise between Iran and Israel, the broader Middle East is once again at a critical juncture. Following Israel’s renewed threats against Iran’s nuclear capabilities and the U.S. strike on Houthi targets in Yemen, regional dynamics have grown increasingly volatile. While the United States has reached a ceasefire agreement with the Houthis, Israel signaled its intention to continue military operations in Yemen. At the same time, the nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran, most recently held in Oman on May 11, continue with uncertain prospects. In light of these developments, what will be the regional consequences of growing tensions between Iran and Israel? Can the ongoing U.S.-Iran nuclear talks yield any tangible results? And how might the U.S.-Houthi ceasefire agreement reshape the broader geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East?

The SETA Foundation at Washington DC is pleased to host a distinguished panel of experts to examine the risks of escalation, diplomacy, and regional realignment.

Speakers

Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft

Randa Slim, Non-Resident Fellow, Foreign Policy Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies

Geoffrey Aronson, Chairman & Co-Founder, The Mortons Group

Moderator

Kadir Ustun, Executive Director, The SETA Foundation at Washington DC