Democrats Haven’t Thought Far Enough Ahead on Iran

POLITICO · Nahal Toosi · 2026-10-30 09:00 UTC

Republicans can argue Democrats are ignoring the threat of the Islamic Republic.

Republicans can argue Democrats are ignoring the threat of the Islamic Republic.

Girls sing during a pro-government gathering in Tehran, Iran, on Oct. 27, 2026. | Vahid Salemi/AP

Nahal Toosi is POLITICO’s senior foreign affairs correspondent. She has reported on war, genocide and political chaos in a career that has taken her around the world. Her reported column, Compass, delves into the decision-making of the global national security and foreign policy establishment — and the fallout that comes from it.

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