On October 18, Matthew Kroenig was quoted in a Jerusalem Post article by Omri Nahmias regarding the Biden administration’s nuclear non-proliferation efforts towards Iran. Kroenig noted the limitations of further diplomatic efforts and called on the Biden administration to prepare military options.

I think they should be pivoting to the military option. The game is almost over. Iran has a breakout time of several weeks is what many outside experts are estimating.

Matthew Kroenig

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