“Iran Policy Memo: What Comes Next,” J Street, 11-3-25.

“Iran says planning for large-scale nuclear energy expansion,” World Nuclear News, 11-3-25.

“Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Ultimatum to Trump,” Newsweek, 11-3-25.  Spoiler alert—the Grand Ayatollah will maintain this same position as long as he is power.  “He warned that any future U.S. request for cooperation would be examined only after Washington agreed to certain conditions.  “Only if the United States completely cuts its backing for the Zionist regime, removes its military bases from the region, and ceases interfering in its affairs,” Khamenei said.”

Note that their options are limited IF they choose to a revolutionary state.  If they instead act as other countries, the world of trade, relations, peace, economy, HDI measurements, etc. open up.  See “The 12-Day War: Iran’s Leaders Face Narrowing Choices,” Middle East Institute, 11-3-25.

Terror vs. Freedom.  Which state would you choose to be your friend?  “Iran’s Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel,” Reuters, 11-3-25.