Foreign Affairs(@ForeignAffairs):“Ultimately, what Washington wants most is for Iran to interact productively with its neighbors, abandon an illicit nuclear program, and promote the well-being of its people,” writes Nate Swanson. “But like it or not, the Islamic Republic gets a say in what happens next in Iran.”

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2026.08.26 21:42

“Ultimately, what Washington wants most is for Iran to interact productively with its neighbors, abandon an illicit nuclear program, and promote the well-being of its people,” writes Nate Swanson. “But like it or not, the Islamic Republic gets a say in what happens next in Iran.”