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The Trump administration has consistently engaged with Iran through a 'maximum pressure' campaign of sanctions and military threats, as detailed in [1], [2], and [3]. Furthermore, the administration has actively shaped policy regarding Iran's nuclear program and regional influence, as evidenced by [4], [5], and [6].
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Policy Steps to Prevent a Nuclear Iran | The Washington Institute washingtoninstitute.org 9 facts
perspectiveThe Trump administration should prepare for military strikes against Iran's nuclear program in the event that diplomatic efforts to secure a superior agreement to the 2015 nuclear deal fail.
perspectiveThe Trump administration should increase military pressure on Iran by explicitly signaling a willingness to use force, rather than relying solely on supporting Israeli military actions.
claimThe Trump administration must plan for the possibility of preemptive Israeli military strikes against Iran, including potential U.S. support for Israel and the protection of American and partner interests.
perspectiveThe Washington Institute outlines three principles for the Trump administration regarding Iran: (1) enact no policies that strengthen the regime, (2) support the Iranian people's efforts for political change, and (3) prevent the regime from obtaining a nuclear weapon to avoid strengthening its power.
perspectiveThe author recommends that the Trump administration should prepare for military strikes against Iran's nuclear program, citing Iran's vulnerability and the advanced state of its nuclear capabilities.
claimMichael Singh authored a memo in the 'TRANSITION 2025' series for The Washington Institute, discussing strategies for the incoming Trump administration to address the Iranian regime's nuclear ambitions and internal struggles.
perspectiveThe Trump administration should coordinate military, economic, and diplomatic pressure against Iran in collaboration with Israel, regional partners, and the E3 (France, Germany, and the UK) before the JCPOA 'snapback' provision expires in late 2025.
perspectiveThe Trump administration should invest in intelligence resources to monitor Iran's nuclear activities and develop, in coordination with Israel and other allies, common indicators for an active Iranian nuclear breakout attempt.
perspectiveThe Trump administration could likely reduce Iran's oil sales by aggressively pursuing the various entities involved in the trade, including transshippers, tanker operators, and financial intermediaries.
Experts React | Effects of the Iran War on Energy Markets fpri.org 2 facts
What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? | Council on Foreign Relations cfr.org 2 facts
accountSeveral countries continued to import Iranian oil under waivers granted by the Trump administration following the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear deal, during which time Iran continued to abide by its commitments.
claimThe International Crisis Group created a visualization of sanctions levied against Iran by the Trump administration.
United States and Iran on the Brink: What's at Stake? - CSIS csis.org 2 facts
claimRegional actors, including key Gulf states, have encouraged the Trump administration to pursue a negotiated solution regarding rising tensions between the United States and Iran.
claimSaudi Arabia maintains a positive relationship with the Trump administration while simultaneously communicating that US pressure on Iran may not serve regional stability interests.
Twenty questions (and expert answers) about the Iran war atlanticcouncil.org 2 facts
claimThe Trump administration has offered inconsistent explanations regarding its strategic objectives for the war with Iran, though some statements calling for 'unconditional surrender' and the creation of conditions for the Iranian people to take over their institutions align with Israeli goals.
accountThe Trump administration previously assumed that Iran would capitulate in nuclear talks and not respond forcefully to the war initiated by Trump and Israel on February 28.
What the Iran War Means for China | Foreign Affairs foreignaffairs.com 1 fact
perspectiveFrom the perspective of Beijing, the Trump administration's military interventions in Venezuela and Iran resemble the flailing of a late-stage empire attempting to exploit residual military supremacy.
An Integrated U.S. Strategy to Address Iran's Nuclear and Regional ... carnegieendowment.org 1 fact
claimThe Trump administration has exacerbated tensions with Iran, contrasting with the unsuccessful attempts by previous Iranian and American presidents, such as Hassan Rouhani and Barack Obama, to change the dynamics of the U.S.-Iran relationship.
Five fundamental questions for US foreign policy as the Iran war ... mei.edu 1 fact
accountThe Trump administration pursued a military campaign against Iran while going it alone with Israel and largely ignoring the requests of key regional partners to pursue diplomacy.
Iran Conflict Brief: The High Cost of Attacking Energy Infrastructure energypolicy.columbia.edu 1 fact
accountOn March 18, 2026, Israel, with the apparent support of the Trump administration, targeted the South Pars gas field, which is the largest gas field on Earth, shared by Qatar and Iran, and Iran's largest domestic energy source.
The Expanding Iran War - ISPI ispionline.it 1 fact
claimThe Trump administration is exploring methods to support Iranian Kurds in establishing a safe haven for the Iranian opposition.
Power Transition in the Middle East: The Intersection of US Global ... populismstudies.org 1 fact
claimThe Trump administration's kinetic military actions against Iran are interpreted as an 'escape forward' strategy, intended to use external conflict to distract from domestic political vulnerabilities.
Iran's Geopolitical Footprint: Regional Power or Global Contender? moderndiplomacy.eu 1 fact
accountThe Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign utilized sanctions and military threats to force Iran into compliance, which hindered prospects for reconciliation.