Iran may pursue nuclear path as ‘new deterrence’ after US-Israel attacks: Analysis
In an Al Jazeera interview, Alan Eyre, a former US Department of State official now with the Middle East Institute, warned that Trump’s claim of obliterating Iran’s nuclear programme lacks verification. He noted Israel’s ceasefire is temporary, with strikes likely to resume if US-Iran talks progress. Eyre doubted Tehran would accept Washington’s ‘maximalist’ terms, viewing them as surrender amid strategic weakness. He criticised Trump’s rushed diplomacy, stressing nuclear deals take years, not months. Crucially, Eyre suggested attacks may have boosted Iran’s nuclear ambitions as it seeks new deterrence. While Trump claims victory, Eyre stressed Israel, not the US, now drives regional escalation risks. Eyre also warned of potential IAEA withdrawal as another unintended consequence.
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