The Iran Deal - What Trump Got, What Iran Got, and What Comes Next (feat. Richard Goldberg)

About this episode

Mark Dubowitz and Richard Goldberg discuss the implications of the Iran Deal, analyzing what both the U.S. and Iran gained and the future of Iran's nuclear ambitions.

A deal has been struck. The Strait of Hormuz is reopening. Iran's nuclear program is — allegedly — being curtailed. And sanctions relief is on the way. But what did the United States actually get? What did the Islamic Republic walk away with? And does this agreement close the door on Iran's path to a nuclear weapon — or just delay it? Richard Goldberg — FDD's Senior Director for Energy and National Security, former White House NSC Director for Countering Iranian WMD, and one of the architects of maximum pressure — joins Mark Dubowitz to break down the deal, assess the terms, and ask the question that will define its legacy: vice grip or open door?

People in this episode

Host: Mark Dubowitz

Guest: Richard Goldberg

Topics covered

• Iran Deal
• Nuclear Program
• Sanctions Relief
• U.S. Foreign Policy
• Middle East Relations

Keywords

• Iran Deal
• nuclear program
• sanctions relief
• Richard Goldberg
• Mark Dubowitz

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FDD

Places: Strait of Hormuz, United States, Islamic Republic

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