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Iran Is Already Nuclearized, So Why Do We Need a Deal?
(Israel Hayom) Prof. Eyal Zisser - In the past few days, it's become clear that both sides are nearing a decision on signing a new nuclear deal. The Biden administration hasn't hidden its determination to reach a deal at almost any price, one that will allow the U.S. to close the "Iran file" and even detach itself from the problems of the Middle East, of which Iran was the core one. No one disputes that the Iranians have made major progress toward nuclear weapons in recent years. Even though attempts to stop it slowed the progress and purchased precious time that has allowed better preparations for the future, this process cannot be reversed. In any case, Iranian announcements of nuclear capabilities, even without "proof," are enough to send the region into a panic. The deal allows them to retain everything they have achieved thus far. They'll make it to a nuclear bomb in any case, although we can assume that in the meantime, they'll prefer to maintain ambiguity and avoid any provocative step that is not necessary to their battle for regional hegemony against Israel. But experience teaches us that a radical, aggressive power such as Iran cannot be stopped using smiles, bribes, or deals that give us quiet for a time but do not lead to any true change of direction. After all, the forces of evil always aspire to achieve power and show it off. When it comes to the nuclear question, their reasoning is that only power will ensure their survival and future. The Iranian bomb hasn't been neutralized. The writer is a lecturer in the Middle East History Department at Tel Aviv University.