Ever since the Iranian Revolution of 1979, U.S. presidents have talked about restoring U.S.-Iranian relations, albeit on American terms. While U.S. administrations have had a number of reasons for rapprochement, the prevention of Iranian nuclear weapons has become the primary concern since the discovery of Iran’s covert nuclear activities. To maintain pressure on Iran, sanctions have been tightened, albeit halfheartedly, with the goal of extracting an agreement. Today, the United States is at a critical crossroads in its relations with Iran. Talking to the Tehran regime later this month and possibly signing an agreement will have consequences that go far beyond what the U.S. administration has publicly acknowledged.
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