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Israel

Israel, Iran, and the Archbishop of Canterbury

In recent weeks the Iran nuclear talks restarted, and the Archbishop of Canterbury delivered himself of a statement criticizing Israel's treatment of Christians. Herewith, comments on both matters.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams January 12, 2022 Pressure Points
Middle East and North Africa

What’s the Future of the Iran Nuclear Talks?

Iran’s new negotiating team signaled few compromises as it resumed talks over freezing its nuclear program amid reports of new uranium enrichment efforts.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh December 8, 2021 Middle East Program
Iran

Iran's Nuclear Choices and Ours

Although nuclear negotiations with Iran are resuming, the United States should plan for what comes next.

Article by Richard Haass November 17, 2021

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Iran Nuclear Agreement

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal?

The fate of the arms control agreement is in doubt following the United States’ withdrawal and Iran’s noncompliance, but newly elected leaders in both countries in 2021 have signaled a willingness to mend the deal.

Backgrounder by Kali Robinson August 18, 2021
Iran

Did the “Maximum Pressure” Campaign Against Iran Fail?

Iran's reserves fell in 2020 to a startlingly low $4 billion, suggesting that the "maximum pressure" campaign was succeeding.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams July 12, 2021 Pressure Points
Middle East and North Africa

Iran Has a New President. What Does That Mean for the Nuclear Deal?

Ebrahim Raisi, a staunch regime loyalist, can be expected to follow through on talks to revive the nuclear deal but rebuff attempts to further limit Iran’s weapons programs and regional behavior.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh June 22, 2021 Middle East Program
Iran Nuclear Agreement

Iranian Compliance and the JCPOA Negotiations

Are the negotiators ignoring Iran's repeated violations and its stonewalling of the IAEA?

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams May 5, 2021 Pressure Points
Nonproliferation, Arms Control, and Disarmament

Reinventing Nuclear Disarmament and Nonproliferation as Cooperative Endeavors

Differences between nuclear and nonnuclear weapons states could seriously weaken the nuclear regime. Recasting disarmament as a common endeavor that addresses each country’s legitimate interests and priorities would improve its prospects.

Report by Łukasz Kulesa April 21, 2021 International Institutions and Global Governance Program
Transition 2021

Transition 2021 Series: What's Next for U.S.-Iran Relations?

Panelists discuss U.S. policy toward Iran under the Biden administration and how changes in U.S. policy will affect relations with other countries in the Middle East. The Transition 2021 series examines the major foreign policy issues confronting the Biden administration.

Virtual Event by Suzanne Maloney, Karim Sadjadpour and Amos Yadlin April 20, 2021 Transition 2021
Middle East and North Africa

The Natanz Blackout: Can the Iran Deal Talks Still Succeed?

Washington and Tehran seem determined to revive the deal that freezes Iran’s nuclear program, despite domestic criticism on both sides and the apparent sabotage of an Iranian facility.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh April 12, 2021 Middle East Program
Iran Nuclear Agreement

Will the JCPOA Negotiations Abandon American Hostages in Iran?

Lifting sanctions without gaining freedom for American hostages--again.

Blog Post by Elliott Abrams April 6, 2021 Pressure Points
Middle East and North Africa

What’s the Fallout From the Killing of a Top Iranian Nuclear Scientist?

The assassination of Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh will intensify debate in Tehran over whether to reengage in the nuclear deal with the Biden administration.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh November 30, 2020 Middle East Program
Election 2020

Campaign Foreign Policy Roundup: What to Do About Iran?

Each Friday, I look at what the presidential contenders are saying about foreign policy. This week: how Donald Trump and Joe Biden say the United States should deal with Iran.

Blog Post by James M. Lindsay September 25, 2020 The Water's Edge
Middle East and North Africa

The Flawed U.S. Effort to Revive Iran Sanctions

The Trump administration’s case for invoking “snapback” sanctions against Iran for violating the nuclear deal rests on shallow arguments that have left Washington alone in efforts to pressure Tehran.

Article by David J. Scheffer September 22, 2020
Middle East and North Africa

Did Iran Suffer a Nuclear Setback?

An explosion has caused heavy damage to an Iranian nuclear facility just as the country approaches a bold new energy partnership with China, but Iran shows no signs of slowing down its nuclear program.

In Brief by Ray Takeyh July 13, 2020 Middle East Program