Iran

The US-Iranian relationship has experienced significant challenges over the past forty years. The lack of diplomatic relations, changes in both the US and Iranian administrations, repeated US military interventions in the region as well as Iran’s support for militant groups and increasingly harsh rhetoric on both sides have further undermined chances for reconciliation. Through a balanced approach of engagement and containment, there is a need to push back against Iranian intervention while promoting US interests, regional conflict resolution, and the well-being of the Iranian people.

Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal

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Mar 6, 2026

How would a Kurdish offensive change the war in Iran?

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Atlantic Council experts

Our experts explain the goals of the various Kurdish groups the United States is reportedly backing for an attack against Iran and how their involvement could impact the wider war.

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Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal

Dispatches
Mar 6, 2026

Washington’s limited levers to shape a post-Khamenei Iran

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Nate Swanson, Ingrid Small

The United States and its allies do have some options to coax change that might result in a more Western-leaning Tehran.

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Iran

Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal

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Mar 3, 2026

Trump wants Iranians to ‘take back their country’ from the regime. Can they?

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Alan Pino

To succeed in overthrowing the Iranian regime, an uprising would likely require a unifying leader, an effective organization, and the support of whatever remains of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.

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May 28, 2015

Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal

By South Asia Center

Atlantic Council Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal Speakers:His Excellency Gérard Araud,Ambassador of France to the United States His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott,Ambassador of Britain to the United States His Excellency Peter Wittig,Ambassador of Germany to the United States Moderator:Ms. Barbara SlavinSenior Fellow, South Asia CenterAtlantic Council Location: Atlantic Council, Washington, D.C. Time: 10:00 a.m. […]

Iran Nuclear Nonproliferation

Event Recap

May 28, 2015

Europe and the Iran Deal

By The South Asia Center

On May 26, the South Asia Center’s Iran Task Force convened French Ambassador His Excellency Gérard Araud, British Ambassador His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, and German Ambassador His Excellency Peter Wittig for a discussion on the Iran nuclear negotiations. The event showcased the transatlantic partnership by highlighting the combined efforts of the E3 (France, Germany, […]

Iran

In the News

May 27, 2015

Washington Post Highlights Iran Event

By Atlantic Council

The Washington Post features an Atlantic Council event addressing whether negotiations with Iran will result in a comprehensive agreement:

Iran

In the News

May 27, 2015

New York Times Features Atlantic Council Event on Iran Negotiations

By Atlantic Council

The New York Times features comments made at an Atlantic Council event by the French Ambassador to the United States on the likelihood of a nuclear deal with Iran by June:

Iran

In the News

May 26, 2015

Reuters Highlights Atlantic Council Event on Iran Negotiations

By Atlantic Council

Reuters covers an Atlantic Council event featuring the Ambassadors to the United States of France, Britain, and Germany on the prospects of negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program:

Iran

In the News

May 26, 2015

AP Covers Atlantic Council Event on Iran Deal

By Atlantic Council

The Associated Press covers an Atlantic Council event on the likelihood of a June nuclear deal with Iran featuring the Ambassadors to the United States of France, Britain, and Germany:

Iran

In the News

May 26, 2015

Bloomberg Features Atlantic Council Event on Iran Sanctions

By Atlantic Council

Bloomberg features an Atlantic Council event addressing whether sanctions will hold if a nuclear deal with Iran fails to come through:

Iran

New Atlanticist

May 26, 2015

Western Failure on Iran Deal May Cause Sanctions to Unravel

By Ashish Kumar Sen

European Ambassadors see “erosion” of sanctions regime if US Congress is viewed as cause of deal’s failure Failure to secure a deal that limits Iran’s nuclear program in return for phased sanctions relief could unravel a crippling sanctions regime on the Islamic Republic if that outcome is perceived to be the West’s fault, two European […]

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May 26, 2015

Europe and the Iran Nuclear Deal

The Atlantic Council’s Iran Task Force invites you to a discussion with the Ambassadors of Britain, France and Germany about the role of the “E-3” in negotiating a nuclear agreement with Iran, and the implications of a comprehensive long-term deal for European relations with Iran. 

Iran

In the News

May 25, 2015

Kroenig on Lifting Iranian Sanctions

By Matthew Kroenig

Reuters quotes Brent Scowcroft Center Nonresident Senior Fellow Matthew Kroenig on the potential pitfalls of lifting sanctions on Iran:

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Fellow

Mark N. Katz

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

Geopolitics & Energy Security Iran

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Mark Klamberg

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs

English European Union

Staff

Matthew Kroenig

Vice President, Geostrategy and Fellows and Senior Director, Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Policy

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Andrew L. Peek

Director

Adrienne Arsht National Security Resilience Initiative Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

Europe & Eurasia Intelligence

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Keir Lieber

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Forward Defense Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security

China Defense Policy

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Rob Macaire

Nonresident Senior Fellow

Rafik Hariri Center & Middle East programs Scowcroft Middle East Security Initiative

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