Iran: Back to the Nuclear Deal

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Iran: Back to the Nuclear Deal

While a successful Iran nuclear deal is far from guaranteed, alternatives to diplomacy are bleak. The United States’ apparent unwillingness to signal its intention to honor the agreement, Iran’s nuclear progress, and rising tensions between Washington and Beijing stand in the way of a renewed compromise.

By Cornelius Adebahr

Published on Dec 30, 2021

Italian Institute for International Political Studies

About the Author

Cornelius Adebahr

Former Nonresident Fellow, Carnegie Europe

Cornelius Adebahr was a nonresident fellow at Carnegie Europe. His research focuses on foreign and security policy, in particular regarding Iran and the Persian Gulf, on European and transatlantic affairs, and on citizens’ engagement.

Recent Work

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EU-Iran: Time to Revisit Assumptions and Strategize
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Making an Inclusive EU Strategy on Iran a Reality
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