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Iran Exploits U.S. National Security Chaos, Experts Warn

4/12/2026

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Iran perceives an advantage from the current dysfunction and chaos in U.S. national security decision-making, according to Aaron David Miller, a former State Department negotiator.
Miller notes negotiations among Iran, Israel, and Lebanon lack a coherent strategy and proceed with improvisation shaped by pressure and personalities.
The discussions are not built on trust or a shared vision and are driven by tactical needs and differing perceptions of leverage.

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Story summary

Iran perceives an advantage from the current dysfunction and chaos in U.S. national security decision-making, according to Aaron David Miller, a former State Department negotiator.
Miller notes negotiations among Iran, Israel, and Lebanon lack a coherent strategy and proceed with improvisation shaped by pressure and personalities.
The discussions are not built on trust or a shared vision and are driven by tactical needs and differing perceptions of leverage.