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On the record · Updated October 1, 2026

Ali Vaez quotes

International Crisis Group Iran project director

2 things Ali Vaez said, verbatim, on August 22, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.

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Trump's new sanctions campaign will force Iran to change course or collapse its regime.

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James Jeffrey former US ambassador in the Middle East Disputes
“it’s hard to believe [there will be] something decisive after 20 years of U.S. sanctions and Iranian experience of going around them.”
Trita Parsi vice president, Responsible Statecraft Disputes

Between surrender or escalation, Iran will almost certainly choose escalation.

Scott Bessent US Treasury Secretary Supports
“It is going to work in Iran, and we are going to collapse this regime.”

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