Staff Reports
As the world watches the latest round of nuclear negotiations with Iran, the stakes have never been higher. Recent talks in Rome and Muscat have been hailed by some as “constructive,” but beneath the diplomatic veneer lies a sobering reality: Iran’s nuclear program is more advanced and dangerous than ever before. Despite years of international agreements and promises, the Iranian regime continues its relentless pursuit of nuclear weapons, all while chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel.” This is not a regime that can be trusted with the world’s most destructive technology.
Retired Colonel Richard Kemp, a respected British military veteran, has sounded the alarm, warning that Iran’s leadership is fundamentally different from other global powers. Unlike Russia or China, which operate under the logic of deterrence, Iran’s fanatical regime is driven by radical ideology and religious zealotry. Their open hostility toward the West and Israel is not mere rhetoric—it is a core tenet of their worldview. Allowing such a regime to acquire nuclear weapons would be an unprecedented threat to Western civilization and the stability of the Middle East.
The Biden and now Trump administrations have both attempted to negotiate with Iran, but history shows that Tehran excels at deception and delay. Every round of talks seems to buy Iran more time to advance its nuclear capabilities. Reports indicate that Iran now possesses advanced centrifuges capable of enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels in a matter of weeks. Even worse, the latest proposals from Iran would cap enrichment but leave the infrastructure in place, allowing them to rapidly rebuild their program if a deal collapses. This is a recipe for disaster, not peace.
It is deeply troubling that some in the international community still believe in the fantasy of a trustworthy agreement with Iran. The regime has a long track record of violating its commitments and using negotiations as a smokescreen for continued nuclear development. Any deal that does not require the complete dismantling of Iran’s enrichment infrastructure and robust, on-the-ground verification is simply not worth the paper it’s printed on. The West cannot afford to repeat the mistakes of the disastrous 2015 agreement, which only emboldened Iran and failed to stop its nuclear ambitions.
The time for half-measures and appeasement is over. As Colonel Kemp and many security experts have argued, the only language the Iranian regime understands is strength. The United States must stand firmly with Israel and our allies, making it clear that military action remains on the table if Iran refuses to fully abandon its nuclear program. Decisive action now is the only way to ensure that Iran never becomes a nuclear-armed state. Anything less is a betrayal of our security, our allies, and the values we hold dear.
