Iran’s Nuclear Future: Implications of the 2026 War

The U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran may not be focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but critical nuclear questions still loom large. What will happen to Iran’s highly enriched uranium if the regime collapses? Could the war prompt Iran’s new hardline leadership to pursue nuclear weapons? Is a nuclear deal even possible anymore—and if so, how could it ensure that Iran does not go nuclear?

This discussion covers how the war is shaping nuclear security and proliferation risks in Iran and beyond and what can be done to mitigate them.