Norm Roule
Coverage of Norm Roule in the Nexus archive.
- There Will be Unseen Costs to be Paid over the War in Iran. Who is Weighing Them?
An interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz is under consideration, with experts analyzing potential short and long-term costs, including shifts in Iran's control over the strait and impacts on U.S. sanctions. An operational pause, not a ceasefire, is currently in place, and negotiations remain challenging, with both sides describing the situation differently.
- Middle East at the Brink: Norm Roule on Iran, Israel, and the High-Stakes Struggle Taking Shape
Tensions between Israel and Iran escalate following an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel, with a fragile ceasefire and maritime disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea. The situation involves threats from the Houthis, ongoing nuclear negotiations, and analysis from former National Intelligence Manager for Iran Norm Roule on regional dynamics.