Iran's nuclear program has long been a source of tension that shapes regional and global diplomacy, military strategies and power structures in the Middle East. So far, international pressure over the past couple of decades, economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts have not spurred Tehran to abandon its nuclear ambitions. The argument that Iran might someday denuclearize under the right circumstances is fundamentally flawed because Iran's nuclear strategy is not just about acquiring weapons, but about deterrence, national security, and geopolitical influence. As long as continuing hostility emanates from the United States, Israel, and regional Arab states, Iran will never willingly forgo its nuclear potential....