Washington held an unprecedented upper hand over Iran – then cashed it in...

Recent analysis from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies indicates that the United States had significant leverage over Iran in recent years. This leverage was not fully utilized, leading to missed opportunities in negotiating terms favorable to U.S. interests.

The article emphasizes that Washington's approach during this period resulted in a diminished ability to influence Iran's behavior effectively. The analysis suggests that strategic decisions made by U.S. policymakers may have contributed to this outcome.