INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
path to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran
strong and confident enough in its capabilities to thwart any attempt by external actors to sabotage its foreign policy or dictate its
the Tehran Times that as Oman-mediated negotiations between Tehran and Washington inch forward, Democratic operatives and aligned figures
are quietly maneuvering to undermine prospects for a renewed nuclear agreement.While the likelihood of such a deal materializing remains
the talks collapse under the weight of unrealistic United States terms.One such maneuver came from John Kerry, former United States
Secretary of State and a key JCPOA negotiator during the Obama administration.In an opinion piece for the Wall Street Journal, Kerry
suggested that Trump should push Iran to cross its red lines by demanding the complete dismantlement of its nuclear program, alongside
restrictions on its missile and drone capabilities.He argued that "Tehran has backed itself into a corner," implying that Trump could
deflecting blame onto Tehran.Adding to the mix, Jake Sullivan, former White House National Security Adviser and a top foreign policy adviser
emphasized that the ongoing Oman-mediated discussions with the United States are distinct from previous frameworks, emphasizing that they
Kurilla, a Netanyahu ally appointed during the Biden administration but still serving under Trump, has reportedly shown openness to
officials have been eager to finalize a plan that could be executed while he remains in command.
This article first appeared/also appeared in Tehran Times
