Iran will remain a hostile power that poses threats to its neighbors, the United States, and its own people as long as the current regime remains in power. International sanctions have weakened the Iranian economy, but sanctions alone will not halt Iran’s nuclear weapons program or topple the regime.
Iran's missile-rattling provides one more reminder-if any wereneeded-that the United States and its allies need to cooperate moreeffectively to contain Iran's rising power, put a higher priorityon missile defense, and prevent Iran from acquiring nuclearweapons.