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Jun 26, 2025

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

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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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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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A bipartisan Iran strategy for the next US administration—and the next two decades

As tensions spike in the Middle East, how should the next US president approach Iran and its network of proxies including Hezbollah and Hamas? With a strategy that can be maintained for decades, by administrations of either party. A bipartisan, expert working group lays out the details.

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Jul 20, 2015

Stein on Iran Nuclear Deal

By Aaron Stein

Vox interviews Rafik Hariri Center Nonresident Fellow Aaron Stein on the intricacies of the Iran nuclear deal, explaining why he believes it will be effective: 

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In the News

Jul 20, 2015

Slavin on Benefits of Iran Deal

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Defense News to discuss the benefits of the Iran deal:

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Jul 20, 2015

Ullman: The Iran Nuclear Deal: Buckle Up For A Very Rough Ride

By Harlan Ullman

Atlantic Council Senior Adviser Harlan Ullman writes for United Press International on the challenges facing the Obama administration during the Congressional review of the Iran nuclear deal:

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In the News

Jul 20, 2015

Itani on Hezbollah after Iranian Deal

By Faysal Itani

The Washington Post quotes Rafik Hariri Center Resident Fellow Faysal Itani on how the Iranian nuclear deal could strengthen Hezbollah:

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Europe After The Vote

Jul 18, 2015

Slavin Joins Issues in the News

By Barbara Slavin

South Asia Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Barbara Slavin joins Voice of America’s Issues in the News to discuss the Iran deal and the Greek crisis:

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In the News

Jul 18, 2015

Defense News Features Atlantic Council Event on Iran

By Atlantic Council

Defense News features an Atlantic Council event on the Iran nuclear deal in a discussion on the benefits of the deal, despite Congressional skepticism:

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Jul 17, 2015

Can the IAEA Effectively Verify an Agreement Between Iran and the P5+1?

By South Asia Center

Atlantic Council Can the IAEA Effectively Verify an Agreement Between Iran and the P5+1? Introduction:William Green Miller,Senior Advisor, US-Iran Program,Search for Common Ground Speakers:Thomas Shea,Former Safeguards Official,International Atomic Energy Agency Jon Wolfsthal,Senior Director for Nonproliferation and Arms Control,National Security Council Jim Walsh,Research Associate, Security Studies Program,Massachusetts Institute of Technology John Limbert,Class of 1955 Professor of […]

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Jul 17, 2015

Washington and Tehran Remain at Odds in Iraq

By Aaron Stein

On Tuesday July 15, the P5+1 and Iran finalized an agreement that places significant limits on Iran’s nuclear program for the next twenty-five years.

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Jul 17, 2015

Can the IAEA Effectively Verify an Agreement Between Iran and the P5+1?

By Nazia Khan

Following a historic nuclear agreement reached between Iran and six world powers on Tuesday, the key issue facing the US Congress—tasked with approving the agreement—is verification. The deal, as administration officials have reiterated, is not based on trust but on permanent, intrusive verification measures to ensure Iran implements all provisions the agreement.   Speaking at […]

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New Atlanticist

Jul 16, 2015

Perspective on the Iran-P5+1 Nuclear Agreement

By Owen Daniels

After twenty months of negotiations, US, European, and Iranian leaders announced early Tuesday morning that a deal had been reached to secure the peaceful future of Iran’s nuclear program.

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