Strategic Assessment

There is currently no substantial obstacle to Iran’s effort to obtain nuclear weapons. President Obama’s decision to initiate a direct dialogue with Iran, which has meanwhile led to a soft approach towards Iran, has given Iran a great deal of time while subject to no pressure to halt its nuclear program. The freezing by the US of its military option – and Israel’s as well – nullifies one of the principal points of pressure on Iran. Iran is now on the path to a nuclear weapons capability, so far with no interference, while its progress in uranium enrichment is exceeding expectations.