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The Council on Foreign Relations frequently analyzes and provides expert commentary on Iran's geopolitical activities, including its nuclear ambitions [1], the strategic implications of military strikes [2], and the diplomatic perceptions held by Iranian officials [3].

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claimThe Council on Foreign Relations (CFR) noted in a post-strike assessment that the threat from Iranian proxies manifested immediately following strikes, occurring before any damage assessment of Iran's nuclear sites could be completed.

quoteElliott Abrams of the Council on Foreign Relations stated: “It would not be unreasonable for Iranian officials to assume that diplomacy was a mere ruse before the bombs fell.”

What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org Council on Foreign Relations 1 fact

perspectiveRay Takeyh of the Council on Foreign Relations and Reuel Marc Gerecht of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies argue that promoting democracy in Iran would be more beneficial to the U.S. government than attempting to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions.