On NatSec Matters, Rebeccah Heinrichs discusses the unreleased memorandum of understanding to end the war in Iran. She explores the hidden risks of a premature diplomatic off-ramp, noting why a partial deal could squander the historic geopolitical momentum built up over weeks of military pressure. She also explains the definitive theory of victory, evaluating the operational steps the US could take to forcibly dismantle Tehran's nuclear program.
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The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s Fab 20, which specializes in the production of 2-nanometer advanced chips, in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on March 28, 2026. (Getty Images)