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Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Also known as FDD

The Foundation for Defense of Democracies is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute focusing on foreign policy and national security.

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FDD Long War Journal Media Outlet

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Signals

ON A POSITIVE NOTE: According to a recent report by FDD, U.S. and Israeli strikes during the Iran war disabled roughly 22,000 Iranian centrifuges and buried Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium underground. The report says Iran is no...

ON A POSITIVE NOTE: According to a recent report by FDD, U.S. and Israeli strikes during the Iran war disabled roughly 22,000 Iranian centrifuges and buried Iran’s stockpile of highly enriched uranium underground. The report says Iran is no longer enriching uranium and currently has no operational enrichment facilities.

Note: Other assessments and the IAEA have said they cannot yet independently verify the status of all enriched uranium stockpiles or whether all enrichment activities have ceased.

Leaders

Trump’s team has added Nick Stewart from FDD to the Iran nuclear talks, joining envoy Witkoff’s office, according to reports.

Stewart is known for a hardline stance on Iran, backing aggressive pressure including sanctions and potential military options.

The negotiating team now includes Vance, Kushner, Stewart and Witkoff.