Iranian Nuclear Program

The High Stakes of U.S.-Iran Talks
Should diplomacy collapse, Washington and Jerusalem would be positioned to justify military action against Iran as a last resort.

Stopping Iran’s Nuclear Program Requires U.S.-Israel Unity
No specific weapons transfer can ensure Israel is able to block Tehran’s nuclear ambitions on its own—even an MOP. The right weapons are critical to success in battle, but at...

With Iran, Vladimir Putin Is Both Arsonist And Firefighter
Give Putin credit. Russia’s strongman president knows a thing or two about political timing. In recent weeks, much to the chagrin of traditional allies in Europe, the Trump administration has...

A New Iran Deal—Faster, Please!
Getting the United States involved in another Middle Eastern conflagration would fly in the face of everything Trump has said over the last decade. As expected, President Trump signed an...

Iran Could Decide to Build a Nuclear Weapon
Summary: The Biden administration’s diplomatic stance towards Iran has seemingly strengthened Iran’s position in the Middle East and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities. The significant advancements in Iran’s nuclear program,...

Jerusalem Declaration: U.S. Will Use ‘All Elements’ of Power to Prevent Iranian Bomb
President Joe Biden is visiting Israel this week for the first time as president, and the trip appears to have yielded some diplomatic fruit. Biden and Israeli prime minister Yair...

Can Diplomacy Alone Deter Iran’s Nuclear Ambitions?
Despite the lack of progress in the latest round of Vienna talks aimed at reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and rolling back Iran’s nuclear advances, some...