How to Curb Iran’s Nuclear Program

Since the 2015 nuclear deal, the Islamic Republic has received millions of dollars from the U.S., benefited greatly from sanctions relief, upgraded its centrifuges, expanded its regional influence, arrested and killed protestors, threatened Israel, and avidly pursued its ballistic-missile program. Meanwhile, the military sites where it is most likely working to build atomic weapons are protected from inspections, and the deal’s restrictions will begin to be phased out in six years. By declining to recertify the agreement, President Trump has opened the door for either scuttling it or modifying its terms. Mark Dubowitz, in conversation with Jonathan Silver, advocates the latter course of action, and discusses how Washington might best pursue it. (Audio, 62 minutes. Options for download and streaming are available at the link below.)