The Futility of Negotiations with the Islamic Republic

Ruth Wasserman Lande argues that the Iranian regime is fundamentally unwilling to negotiate in good faith, as its existence depends on destabilizing the region through proxies like Hamas and the Houthis. She emphasizes that any action to topple the regime must be a decisive strike followed by a strategic plan for stability to prevent a power vacuum that could be exploited by actors like Turkey and Qatar.

The full interview took place on Channel I24, on February 19, 2026.