Trump Draws Nuclear Red Line; Iran out of time
President Donald Trump has formally rejected Iran’s latest counterproposal in ongoing nuclear negotiations, calling it “just not acceptable.” Back in March, Trump gave Tehran two months to reach a deal. The hourglass is empty, but these are high stakes. The question now facing U.S. policymakers, and the world, is what comes next?
Alireza Jafarzadeh, a veteran Iran analyst and prominent voice on the Iranian nuclear threat, is available to provide timely, expert commentary on this breaking development and its far-reaching implications.
Jafarzadeh, who first exposed key Iranian nuclear facilities in Natanz and Arak in 2002, warns that the regime has no intention of making meaningful concessions. Instead, it continues to use negotiations as a stalling tactic while advancing its nuclear capabilities behind the scenes. Trump’s rejection marks a turning point: the failure of diplomacy leaves the U.S. with difficult choices and a shrinking window to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.
With recent unrest in Iran, increasing regional tensions, and a regime facing deepening isolation, Jafarzadeh brings a critical perspective rooted in decades of investigative work, insider knowledge, and human rights advocacy.
He is available to discuss:
- What Trump’s rejection signals for U.S. policy and 2024 politics
- Iran’s current nuclear status and the risks ahead
- The regime’s negotiating playbook—and how to counter it
- The internal vulnerabilities of the Iranian regime
Speakers Available:
Alireza Jafarzadeh – Deputy Director, NCRI-US
Shahin Gobadi – Member of NCRI Parliament in Exile
Other Speakers Available:
Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad – Iranian American Scholar and Cybersecurity Executive
Dr. Kazem Kazerounian – Dean of College of Engineering; expert on Iran’s Nuclear program
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Optional Q&A
- What does President Trump’s formal rejection of Iran’s latest nuclear counterproposal indicate about the future of U.S. policy toward Tehran?
- How significant is the two-month deadline Trump set in March, and what does the expiration of that timeline mean for diplomatic efforts?
- Based on your experience exposing Iran’s nuclear sites, how credible is the regime’s claim that it wants a peaceful nuclear program?
- What tactics is the Iranian regime using in these negotiations to stall while advancing its nuclear capabilities?
- With diplomacy seemingly failing, what are the realistic options the U.S. now faces to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon?
- How does the recent unrest within Iran and growing regional tensions impact Tehran’s negotiating position and internal stability?
- Can you explain some of the key vulnerabilities within the Iranian regime that the U.S. and its allies might exploit?
- How might this development shape the political landscape in the U.S. heading into the 2024 election cycle?
ABOUT ALIREZA JAFARZADEH…
Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008).
A recognized expert on Iranian policy, Jafarzadeh has been at the forefront of efforts to prevent the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. His groundbreaking work in 2002 and 2003 led to the discovery of key illicit nuclear sites in Iran, including the Natanz uranium enrichment facility, the Arak heavy water plant, the Kalaye Electric centrifuge testing facility near Tehran, and the Lashkar Ab’ad laser enrichment facility. These revelations prompted the first-ever inspections of Iranian nuclear sites by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Jafarzadeh is a frequent guest on major television and radio networks, including CBS Evening News, CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CNBC, Bloomberg TV, and France 24. His insights have also been featured in leading publications such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, USA Today, Time, and The Hill.
ABOUT SHAHIN GOBADI…
Shahin Gobadi, a U.S.-educated nuclear engineer, is a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), Iran’s Parliament-in-Exile.
An astute observer of Iranian affairs for over three decades, Gobadi is an expert on topics including Iranian state-sponsored terrorism, proxy groups in the Middle East, the Iranian nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) programs, Western policy toward Iran, and internal Iranian affairs.
He has been interviewed by major international media outlets, including CNN, Fox News, BBC, Sky TV, GB News, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Times, The Daily Telegraph, Reuters, and the Associated Press. Gobadi’s writings have appeared in prominent media across the U.S. and Europe.
ABOUT DR. RAMESH SEPEHRRAD…
Dr. Ramesh Sepehrrad is a leading Iranian-American scholar, published author, cybersecurity executive, and human rights advocate, known for her tireless efforts to advance a non-nuclear, secular, and democratic republic in Iran. As Chair of the Advisory Board of the Organization of Iranian American Communities (OIAC), she plays a pivotal role in bipartisan majority of congressional advocacy, including support for various house resolutions, which endorses the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and Maryam Rajavi’s ten-point plan.
Born in Shiraz, Iran, Ramesh’s commitment to justice is deeply personal. Her family endured brutal persecution under both the Shah’s monarchy and the current theocratic regime. Several relatives were imprisoned, tortured, or executed for their opposition to tyranny—an experience that has shaped her life’s mission to amplify the voices of Iran’s oppressed.
After seeking refuge in the United States in 1985, Dr. Sepehrrad earned a B.S. in Computer Science from SUNY Buffalo, an M.A. in Political Science, and a Ph.D. in Conflict Analysis and Resolution from George Mason University. She has also taught graduate courses on conflict, gender, and human rights at George Mason, University of Connecticut where she was inducted as the Distinguished Engineer, and University of Baltimore.
Professionally, she has held senior executive roles in cybersecurity and risk management where she has earned numerous industry awards and recognition.
Through academic rigor, policy engagement, and grassroots mobilization, Dr. Sepehrrad is a compelling voice for democratic change in Iran—rejecting both monarchy and theocracy in favor of a republic rooted in gender equality, human rights and the rule of law.
ABOUT DR. KAZEM KAZEROUNIAN…
Dr. Kazem Kazerounian is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Connecticut and served as Dean of the College of Engineering from 2012 to 2024.
He is a member of The Free Iran Scholars Network. A passionate advocate for democracy and human rights, Dr. Kazerounian is also an expert on Iran and the Middle East, particularly regarding the Iranian nuclear issue, and human rights situation in Iran. He has contributed widely through scholarly articles, invited talks, and media interviews on regional affairs and the democratic movement in Iran.
Nationally, he has held leadership roles with ASEE and ASME, shaping engineering policy and education. His honors include the ASME Mechanisms and Robotics Award, AIMBE Fellowship, and induction into the Connecticut Academy of Science & Engineering.
An ASME Fellow, his research spans kinematics, robotics, and biomechanics. He has authored over 160 scholarly works and co-founded AcademicKeys.com and AcademicJournal.com, a professional platform and an online journal for academics.
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