Both Iranian negotiators and U.S. President Donald Trump have stated that they are on the verge of a major deal on the Tehran’s nuclear program. But a closer look reveals an old game of bait and switch.
Author: Mohammadreza Khoshhal
M. Khoshhal is a graduate researcher in nuclear fusion, specializing in plasma instabilities. He has an interest in global nuclear policy, nonproliferation, and the security implications of nuclear fission technologies. He regularly studies developments related to the IAEA, regional conflicts, and strategic doctrines in the Middle East and beyond.
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