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Former Israeli Official Warns Against Overoptimism on U.S.-Iran Talks

4/17/2026

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Avner Vilan, a former Israeli defense official, cautions against optimism about potential talks between the United States and Iran.
He says any deal must neutralize Iran's 450 kilograms of enriched uranium.
The stockpile is enough for 11–12 nuclear bombs, and limits on ballistic missiles are unlikely.
A limited deal could economically empower the Iranian regime over time.

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Avner Vilan, a former Israeli defense official, cautions against optimism about potential talks between the United States and Iran.
He says any deal must neutralize Iran's 450 kilograms of enriched uranium.
The stockpile is enough for 11–12 nuclear bombs, and limits on ballistic missiles are unlikely.
A limited deal could economically empower the Iranian regime over time.