Emanuele Ottolenghi writes: The Trump administration should reverse both policies: revoke U.S. licenses to sell Iran aircraft and slap heavy penalties on companies still working with Mahan. -The Hill
Robert Joseph and Ray Takeyh write: The emerging Trump administration has pledged to push back on Iran. Doing so will require the reestablishment of U.S. leadership and credibility abroad, focused diplomatic initiatives, and a viable military presence. But the most certain means of fighting back against Iran’s imperial surge is to imperil its revolution at home. By exploiting the country’s internal vulnerabilities, the United States can not only deter Iran from pursuing its regional exploits but hopefully create a situation from which a democratic government can emerge. After years of negotiating with Iran, it is time for a bold policy designed to secure Western interests and values. – Foreign Affairs’ Snapshots
Annie Fixler writes: [T]he onus should remain on Iran to demonstrate a real change in its approach to terrorist and proliferation financing, money laundering, and other illicit financial actions. If Tehran is disappointed by the benefits it has thus far reaped from sanctions relief, it should consider cleaning its financial house before trying to squeeze Washington into lifting more sanctions. – Foundation for Defense of Democracies