(Institute for Contemporary Affairs-Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs) Michael Segall - Supreme Leader of Iran Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's statements convey that Iran does not really need the negotiations. Iran does not come to the nuclear negotiations out of weakness, but, indeed, from a position of strength, and rather than having anything to lose from the talks, it only stands to gain from them, as it did in the interim agreement. Iran's considerations in coming to the negotiating table are its assessment of America's declining regional and international status and its own expanding reach. The West must ensure that by the end of the negotiating process, Iran will not have a breakout capacity toward a nuclear bomb, and the countries subject to the threat emanating from Iran must goad the West in this direction if it shows hesitation. IDF Lt.-Col. (ret.) Michael (Mickey) Segall is a senior analyst at the Jerusalem Center for Public Affairs and the Terrogence Company.
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