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Miller: US Overestimates Capacity, Iran Threatens 60-Day Toll

6/16/2026

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Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) said the war of choice created a peace and defeat.
Aaron David Miller warned U.S. overestimated capacity and that Iran may impose tolls within 60 days.
Aaron David Miller said only gain is exporting or diluting 900 pounds of enriched uranium.
Aaron David Miller noted President Donald Trump proposes a 20-year vs 10-year moratorium and stress rises in U.S.–Israeli relations.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iranian Revolution ousted Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, sparked the 444-day hostage crisis that seized 52 U.S. diplomats, and prompted U.S. sanctions that isolated Iran. The revolution also shifted Iran from a U.S.-aligned monarchy to an anti-Western theocracy, a legacy that now fuels nuclear negotiations involving the United States and Israel.

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Story summary

Aaron David Miller (Carnegie Endowment for International Peace) said the war of choice created a peace and defeat.
Aaron David Miller warned U.S. overestimated capacity and that Iran may impose tolls within 60 days.
Aaron David Miller said only gain is exporting or diluting 900 pounds of enriched uranium.
Aaron David Miller noted President Donald Trump proposes a 20-year vs 10-year moratorium and stress rises in U.S.–Israeli relations.

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