Tehran’s Nuclear Deception Flows: Trump ‘less confident’ it will stop
President Trump has expressed increasing uncertainty about reviving a nuclear deal with Iran, admitting in a June 11 interview that he’s “getting more and more — less confident” that Tehran will halt its uranium enrichment efforts. Still, he reaffirmed his position that Iran “will never” obtain a nuclear weapon—leaving the door open to military action if diplomacy fails.
This hardline commentary arrives less than 24 hours after a major press conference by the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI), in which Alireza Jafarzadeh revealed Iran’s covert nuclear activities—specifically, that Tehran has not only persisted with its enrichment program but accelerated it in secret. According to the NCRI, Iran has funneled as much as $2 trillion into its nuclear agenda over three decades, overseen a clandestine “Kavir Plan” including four sites in Semnan Province, and is rapidly stockpiling 60 percent enriched uranium—significantly scaling back the time needed to develop nuclear weapons
Trump’s remarks echo the depiction of a U.S.–Iran standoff, where five rounds of indirect talks since April have collapsed over Tehran’s refusal to relinquish enrichment—seen by the U.S. as a non-negotiable red line. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has flagged Iran for non-compliance as enrichment levels near weapons-grade thresholds and inspector access remains constrained.
With both parties entrenched, diplomatic options appear fragile, raising fears of escalation.
Why this matters now: Jafarzadeh’s unique insight into Tehran’s proven pattern of nuclear obfuscation—”tapping us along,” as Trump put it—could illuminate the latest revelations and how they shift the risk calculus. As Iran presses ahead with enrichment amid diplomatic deadlock and global alarm, Jafarzadeh can contextualize what comes next: renewed U.S. pressure, potential sanctions or military options, and whether the covert acceleration shown by the NCRI signals a decisive pivot in Iran’s strategy.
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
Related Article(s)
Trump Puts Iran Nuclear Deal in Doubt, Raising Risk of War – Newsweek
Optional Q&A
- What did President Trump say about the likelihood of reaching a new nuclear deal with Iran?
- How does Trump’s reaffirmed red line—preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon—align with U.S. military or diplomatic options?
- What new revelations did the NCRI present about Iran’s nuclear program just 24 hours before Trump’s remarks?
- Has Iran continued its uranium enrichment despite international pressure, and to what level has it reached?
- What is the significance of the NCRI’s disclosure of Iran’s “Kavir Plan” and the hidden sites in Semnan Province?
- Why has the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) flagged Iran for non-compliance, and how restricted is inspector access?
- What are the implications of five rounds of failed indirect talks between Washington and Tehran?
- How can Alireza Jafarzadeh’s long history of exposing Iranian nuclear deceit help inform current policy debates?
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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