Iran must rollback its nuclear, missile program

The Jerusalem Post, in an opinion piece by Yossi Kuperwasser, issues a stark warning regarding Iran's nuclear and missile programs, asserting that the nation must be compelled to roll them back. The article frames the situation as an existential threat not only to Israel but also to the West, a perspective deeply rooted in our region's security concerns.

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we warned the US team not to allow Iran to continue enriching uranium, since that would ultimately give rise to a nuclear crisis posing an existential danger to Israel and the West.

Kuperwasser critiques the 2015 nuclear negotiations, arguing that the capitulation to allow Iran to continue uranium enrichment was a grave error. The deal, he contends, was less a solution and more a clear pathway for Iran to develop nuclear weapons, a fear that has been realized as Tehran has accelerated its program since the US withdrawal in 2018. The accumulation of highly enriched uranium sufficient for multiple bombs within months is a chilling development that demands immediate and decisive action.

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Even the minimal restrictions agreed to on paper were due to lapse by 2030, making the Iran nuclear deal less a solution to a foreseeable global threat than a safe path for Iran to develop a large arsenal of nuclear weapons.

The article highlights Iran's concurrent development of long-range ballistic missiles, which are not only a threat in themselves but also critical components for delivering nuclear warheads across vast distances. The recent war in March, which targeted Iran's nuclear facilities and its supply chain, is presented as a pivotal moment. The author claims this conflict severely weakened Iran's military capabilities and its leadership, bringing the world closer to preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

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In addition to developing nuclear material, Iran has also increased its production of long-range ballistic missiles, which it used in the US-Israel war with Iran in March to attack civilian population centers, civilian infrastructure, and military bases across the Middle East.

From our vantage point at The Jerusalem Post, this analysis underscores the critical need for a robust and unwavering stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions. While Western media may focus on diplomatic nuances, our coverage consistently emphasizes the immediate and severe security implications for Israel and the broader Middle East. The article's call for Iran to roll back its programs reflects a deeply held conviction that appeasement has failed and that a more forceful approach is necessary to avert a catastrophic future.

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The March war has brought us closer to denying Iran the capability to produce nuclear weapons – exactly the goal that the Isr