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The United States is actively involved in preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons, specifically regarding Iran, as evidenced by its containment policies [1], diplomatic objectives [2], and strategic contingency planning [3]. Furthermore, the U.S. maintains a fundamental interest in denying Iran the capability to acquire such weapons to ensure regional security [4].
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An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 3 facts
perspectiveU.S. policy efficacy is enhanced by providing Iran a path to develop a peaceful nuclear program while ensuring the United States retains sufficient warning time and evidence to respond to any Iranian attempt to acquire nuclear weapons.
claimIt is a fundamental U.S. interest to deny Iran the discretion to acquire nuclear weapons, both for nonproliferation purposes and for managing regional security and relations with Arab states and Israel.
procedureThe United States should conduct contingency planning and joint exercises with regional allies to deter Iran from pursuing a nuclear weapon, particularly as enrichment restrictions expire and breakout times narrow.
Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 2 facts
claimAs Donald Trump begins his second term as president, he faces a situation where Iran is vulnerable but closer to nuclear weapons, and Israel is closer to striking Iran, which would require U.S. military support.
claimThe United States' containment policy has arguably succeeded in preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons to date, but this success is not guaranteed to be replicable in the future due to the advanced state of Iran's nuclear enterprise.
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 1 fact
claimU.S. intelligence analysts concluded in 2007 that Iran halted its work on nuclear weapons in 2003 but continued to acquire nuclear technology and expertise.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimThe United States ended a thirty-five-year diplomatic vacuum with Iran with the primary objective of preventing Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.