Andrew, you’re right. The Iranians lied to us in 2003 and 2004, but this is 2007. They also lied to the IAEA multiple times, which is why they were found in violation of the safeguards agreement. But, putting that aside, a question to you: If it is determined that 1) the Iranians are untruthful this time and do not uphold any committments made or 2) the Iranian security services ignore the policies espoused by their diplomats, how would you proceed? How would you hold the Iranians accountable for their actions? Would there be just another last chance? A disengagement from diplomacy? An alternate strategy?
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Michael Rubin is Director of Policy Analysis at the Middle East Forum and a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.
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