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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Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, and Indonesia's Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka during the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, on November 22, 2025. (Getty Images)