Iran Nuclear Deal Might Be Delayed Until Regime Change in Tehran, Energy Secretary Says

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that a nuclear agreement with Iran may not be reached until the current regime is overthrown. He indicated that U.S. forces have significantly reduced Tehran’s ability to develop nuclear weapons through bombing campaigns. Wright suggested that any potential agreement might need to wait for a future administration in Iran.

• A nuclear agreement with Iran may not occur until the current regime is toppled, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
• Wright suggested that destroying Iran’s nuclear capabilities might be an alternative to an agreement.
• He stated that U.S. forces have significantly degraded Iran’s ability to produce a nuclear weapon through bombing campaigns.
• An agreement may be contingent on a future administration in Iran.