Azodi joins CGTN to discuss the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

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The US must enforce sanctions to prevent Iran from rebuilding its nuclear program

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To ensure that Tehran cannot get its hands on the financial resources it would need to rebuild its nuclear program, Iran sanctions enforcement should start with China.
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Azodi joins CGTN to discuss the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

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What really happened to Fordow? Three possible futures for Iran’s nuclear program after US strikes.

By Amir Asmar

The condition of Fordow will have a direct impact on the likelihood of Iran giving up its nuclear program versus resuming its pursuit of nuclear weapons.
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Azodi joins CGTN to discuss the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist

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The big lessons from 12 days of war with Iran

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A tentative cease-fire is underway in the war between Iran and Israel. But where did the conflict leave Iran, Israel, and the United States?
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Nov 28, 2020

Azodi joins CGTN to discuss the assassination of Iran’s top nuclear scientist
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Nov 27, 2020

What the assassination of a nuclear scientist means for Iran’s nuclear showdown with the US and Israel

By Holly Dagres

The assassination of an Iranian scientist has struck at the heart of Iran’s nuclear program and exposed the vulnerabilities of the Islamic Republic, which failed to protect one of its most valuable assets.

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Nov 27, 2020

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Nov 26, 2020

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Nov 24, 2020

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Nov 24, 2020

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Nov 23, 2020

Regional stability is in the interest of both Saudi Arabia and Iran

By Mohsen Tavakol

Contrary to common stereotypes, Riyadh and Tehran actually share a number of common interests.

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Nov 20, 2020

Kroenig and Ashford discuss US policy toward Afghanistan and Iran

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On November 20, Foreign Policy published a biweekly column featuring Scowcroft Center deputy director Matthew Kroenig and New American Engagement Initiative senior fellow Emma Ashford discussing the latest news in international affairs. In this column, they discuss President Trump’s desire to pull US troops out of Afghanistan, as well as a potential strike on Iran’s nuclear programs in […]

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Nov 19, 2020

Slavin in Foreign Policy: U.S. Hostility With Iran Only Serves Hardliners on Both Sides
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