Iran’s shadow over Turkey, Saudi Arabia

On January 1, Iran at last codified that the Islamic Republic will hold presidential elections this summer. One of the major policy issues affected by this election will be Iran’s potential development and acquisition of nuclear weapons. A nuclear Iran – regardless of its intention – remains a clear and intrinsic threat both to the United States and its regional interests and allies.

If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, then, from a strategic standpoint, a “best case” scenario for US interests would be an Iran that retains a defensive stance and does not seek to expand its influence in the region.

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