Advice for What the Next U.S. President Should Do About Iran

By Michael Axworthy

Mr. Axworthy is the author of the just published book, A History of Iran: Empire of the Mind (Basic Books).

The only way to be sure of preventing Iran's acquiring a nuclear weapon capability is to reject those calling for military action--and to negotiate a comprehensive settlement of all outstanding disputes between Iran and the USA, such that both sides can resume normal relations on a basis of mutual respect at least, and friendship if possible.