Richard Goldberg
Senior advisor at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies
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View Timeline →Trump Optimistic About Progress in Iran Negotiations for Hormuz Deal
President Donald Trump expressed optimism regarding ongoing negotiations with Iran, indicating that talks are progressing positively. The discussions are focused on reaching a deal related…
Richard Goldberg: President Trump Knows the Islamic Republic Has Crossed the Red Line and Will Act
Richard Goldberg, a former Trump advisor, claims that President Trump is preparing military options against the Islamic Republic, which he believes has crossed a critical…
Exclusive; Richard Goldberg: Haniyeh was killed in Iran because Israel does not target anyone in Qatar according to an 'unwritten agreement'
Ismail Haniyeh, the leader of Hamas, was killed in Iran, raising questions about Iran's response and the implications for regional dynamics. Richard Goldberg suggests that…
Washington Free Beacon: Biden Administration Extends Iraq's Exemption from Sanctions on the Islamic Republic
The Biden administration has extended Iraq's exemption from U.S. sanctions on the Islamic Republic for another 120 days, allowing Iraq to pay its debt to…
Fact-Checking | Baseless Accusations by the Islamic Republic Against the US and Israel in Kerman Explosions
Two deadly explosions in Kerman, Iran, resulted in nearly 100 deaths, with the Islamic Republic blaming the US and Israel for the attacks. However, ISIS…
Senior Advisor of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies: The Kerman Explosions are a Type of Domestic Security Threat and Have No Connection to Israel or the U.S.
Richard Goldberg from the Foundation for Defense of Democracies asserts that the recent explosions in Kerman are a domestic security threat unrelated to Israel or…
Iraq Exempted from Sanctions to Pay Iran's Debt; Richard Goldberg: The Islamic Republic Will Not Change Its Behavior, Pressure Must Be Applied
The Biden administration has extended Iraq's exemption from sanctions for another 120 days to allow it to pay its debt to Iran, amounting to about…
Former U.S. Officials: Gas Swap Between Iraq and Iran Violates Sanctions
Former U.S. officials warn that a proposed gas swap between Iraq and Iran could violate U.S. sanctions unless exemptions are granted. This situation arises as…
Criticism in the US Congress Regarding the Possible Continued Access of Iran to SWIFT
US Congress members are expressing concern that upcoming sanctions against Iran may not be strict enough, particularly regarding Iran's access to the SWIFT financial network.…