Open to Debate Can America and Its Allies Tolerate A Nuclear Iran, or Is It Time to Stop Them Now?
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Jan 10, 2025 
Behnam Ben Taleblu, a Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, dives into Iran's urgent nuclear ambitions. He emphasizes the critical moment for the U.S. and allies to take decisive action against a nuclear-capable Iran. The discussion highlights complex strategies for prevention, weighing military action against diplomatic negotiations. Ben Taleblu also draws parallels with North Korea's situation, exploring regional destabilization risks and the pressing need for a renewed focus on containment and reconciliation.
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Policy Recommendations for the President
- Use the threat of tighter sanctions to bring Iran back to realistic talks.
- Encourage more transparency and monitoring by Iran with the IAEA.
US Policy on Iran's Nuclear Program
- Preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons should be prioritized over containment.
- Every US president since 2002 has focused on preventing a nuclear Iran.
North Korea Analogy
- North Korea's nuclear program is used as an example of a failed diplomatic approach.
- The US withdrawal from the Agreed Framework led to North Korea developing nuclear weapons.
