The Middle East Situation

Iran's latest offensive has demonstrated that the Iranians are still in combative mood, and capable of making at least limited gains against stiff Iraqi opposition. It has, however, shown no sign of developing into a major campaign. The latest peace feelers conducted by the PLO's Yasser 'Arafat, in coordination with the Islamic Conference Organization, were welcomed by Iraq but snubbed by Tehran, and served to highlight the continuing drastic split in...