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How to Make Iran Change its Mind
The West needs to persuade Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei to give up his nuclear ambitions voluntarily. A military strike won’t do that.
How Iran Risks Another Chernobyl
While attention has focused on Tehran’s alleged nuclear weapons ambitions, Russia’s lax safety standards risk creating another kind of nuclear disaster in Iran.
Iran in Nuclear Facility Pledge
Iran agrees in principle to allow access to a secretive nuclear facility, and to resume talks over its program.
Will China Stop Iran?
Beijing may be reluctant to intervene in the Iran crisis. But if an Israeli strike seems imminent, there are several things it can do to pressure Tehran.
IAEA Notes Iran Defiance
A new IAEA report raises further concerns over possible military dimensions to Iran’s nuclear program.
Does Iran Want an Attack?
As tensions grow over Iran’s nuclear program, it’s hard to interpret Tehran’s moves as aimed at cooling things.
India's Iran Dance
Iran is proving to be a thorn in the side of India’s relations with the United States. It doesn’t need to be.
The Coming U.S.-India Train Wreck
Differences over Iran threaten to undermine the progress made on U.S. relations with India. Can New Delhi be persuaded to apply more pressure on Tehran?
Why There’s No Quick Iran Fix
The Diplomat speaks with Joseph Costa, co-director of the Truman National Security Project’s Nuclear Nonproliferation Experts Group, about the future of Iran’s nuclear program.
Embassy Siege Sign of What's Ahead?
The attack on the British Embassy in Iran was a troubling escalation. If the attack was ordered by the supreme leader’s son, it could be just the start.
Assessing Iran's Nuclear Program
What comes next for Iran’s nuclear program? The Diplomat speaks with CFR fellow Matthew Kroenig.
Spotting Nuclear Weapons Scientists
The latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear program highlighted the danger of nuclear researchers selling their skills. Can anything be done?