Abstract
Iran, while continuing to pursue the nuclear ambition of 1970s with a single-minded focus without realizing the changing world paradigms, has tried to obfuscate and delay decisions on the nuclear talks initiated by different world bodies. The strategic community, while attempting to break the deadlock through talks, must also explore other options. Sometimes a hard decision, of force, becomes inexpedient for the larger strategic objective of ensuring peace, howsoever frayed it is in a volatile region such as the Middle East. There are three broad options to encourage a change in the strategic direction of Iran Significant carrot and sticks; reconcile to coexist with nuclear Iran that can be encouraged to remain peaceful and not strident; or carry out military strikes disabling nuclear ambition, changing the regime and engaging in talks thereafter.
Keywords: Nuclear program, Multilateral talks, Military strikes
