The most urgent problem with Iran is not the Strait of Hormuz

The most urgent problem with Iran is not the Strait of Hormuz, but rather its nuclear program, specifically nearly half a metric ton of uranium enriched to 60%. While the Strait of Hormuz is a significant issue due to its role in global oil exports and Iran's attempts to control it, this concern is overshadowing the more critical threat of Iran's potential to develop nuclear weapons. Despite recent military operations damaging Iran's nuclear facilities, the country still possesses the capability and potentially increased motivation to acquire a nuclear weapon, which it may view as an "ultimate insurance policy."

• A durable solution requires removing enriched uranium from Iran or verifiably diluting it to its natural enrichment level.
• Strict, continuous, on-site monitoring must be a minimum condition until a verifiable agreement is reached.
• Israel and the United States need to improve their ability to detect preparations for renewed enrichment, weaponization, or nuclear tests.

The article emphasizes that any updated strategy toward Iran must prioritize addressing the enriched uranium to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear-armed state.