Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

September 8, 2025 | David Albright, Sarah Burkhard, Andrea Stricker

Analysis of IAEA Iran Verification and Monitoring and NPT Safeguards Reports — September 2025

This report summarizes and assesses information in the International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) quarterly report, dated September 3, 2025: Verification and monitoring in the Islamic Republic...

September 3, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz, Jacob Nagel

Nothing Short of Complete and Utter Dismantlement

August 29, 2025 | Tzvi Kahn |

Now is not the time for a new nuclear deal with Iran

The time is ripe not for an accord, but for increased global economic pressure that would deter the Islamic Republic from ever reconstituting its atomic program.

August 28, 2025 | |

E3 Triggers ‘Snapback’ Mechanism to Reimpose UN Sanctions on Iran

‘Snapback’ Process Initiated: The United Kingdom, France, and Germany — collectively known as the E3 — triggered the “snapback” mechanism on August 28 to begin the process...

August 27, 2025 | Mark Dubowitz, Andrea Stricker

US allies can halt Iran’s nuke rebuilding scheme NOW — but face a ticking clock

President Donald Trump can keep Iran from rebuilding its nuclear weapons program — but he’ll have to act fast. By Friday, the president must spur Britain, France and Germany to trigger the “snapback”...

August 27, 2025 | |

‘Iran-Linked Individuals’: IAEA Chief Protected by 24/7 Security Detail After Threat From Tehran

Grossi Under Protection: Following a threat from Iran,the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has been the subject of round-the-clock protection...

August 26, 2025 | |

Russia Drafts UNSC Resolution To Block Sanctions ‘Snapback’ Against Iran

Russia Circulates Draft To Block Renewed Sanctions on Iran: Russia has reportedly drafted a UN Security Council (UNSC) resolution that would delay the decision to reimpose sanctions...

August 20, 2025 | Jacob Nagel, Mark Dubowitz

The single negotiation goal with Iran should be complete dismantlement of nuclear program

Trump’s ultimatum to Tehran is clear: accept American terms or face the consequences.

August 12, 2025 | |

Iran Refusing Inspections of Nuclear Sites as Senior IAEA Official Concludes Visit to Tehran

First Meeting With IAEA Since June War: The Deputy Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Massimo Aparo, has departed from Tehran after conducting the...

July 21, 2025 | |

Eyeing Sanctions ‘Snapback,’ Iran Petitions Russia and China Ahead of E3 Meeting

Iran Solicits Allies: Iranian officials will meet on July 22 with counterparts from two of its Axis of Aggressors allies, Russia and China, to discuss ways to circumvent the reimposition...

July 15, 2025 | |

French Foreign Minister Warns UN Snapback Sanctions Against Iran Will Be Applied Absent Nuclear Agreement by End of August

Snapback Deadline Announced: French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot has pledged to activate the UN sanctions snapback mechanism at the end of August if no agreement is reached...

July 3, 2025 | Annie Fixler, Stefan Videnovic

Iranian and Pro-Regime Cyberattacks Against Americans (2011-Present)

Since 2011, the Islamic Republic of Iran and pro-regime hackers have increasingly utilized digital technology to threaten U.S. national security, conducting dozens of cyber operations against Americans....

June 25, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

The dagger in the Ayatollah’s cloak

President Trump decided to take it away from him

June 20, 2025 | |

Hacking Group Targets Iranian Regime’s Cryptocurrency Exchange and Bank

Iranian Regime Crypto Exchange Hacked: A group of anti-Iran hackers known as Gonjeshke Darande, meaning Predatory Sparrow in Farsi, destroyed nearly $90 million worth of cryptocurrency...

June 6, 2025 | David Albright, Sarah Burkhard, Andrea Stricker

Analysis of the IAEA’s Comprehensive Iran NPT Safeguards Report May 2025

Excerpt The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on May 31, 2025, released a comprehensive report on Iran’s non-compliance with its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) safeguards obligations....

June 5, 2025 | Seth J. Frantzman |

Beyond the Bomb: Is Iran’s Diplomatic Pivot Changing Its Nuclear Calculus?

Iran is facing crunch time on its continued talks with the United States over a potential new deal regarding its nuclear program. Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said on June 4...

May 24, 2025 | Janatan Sayeh |

Why Dismantling Iran’s Nuclear Program Doesn’t Mean War

When confronted with a firm United States, Iran has remained largely restrained to avoid provoking direct military confrontation.

May 14, 2025 | |

Congressional Republicans Back Full Dismantlement of Iranian Nuclear Program in Letters to Trump

Congress Urges No Enrichment for Iran: Republican members of the House and Senate urged President Donald Trump to ensure that Iran cannot continue enriching uranium as part of a...

May 8, 2025 | Jacob Nagel |

What does Trump mean by ‘total dismantling’ of Iran’s nuclear program?

Trump has returned to office with a clear message: Iran will never possess nuclear weapons. But clarity on what that entails—and how to achieve it—is still lacking.

May 7, 2025 | Clifford D. May |

The Iran nuclear deal President Trump wants 

It’s not a warmed-over version of Obama’s fatally flawed JCPOA