This report is based on commissioned research and commentary of over 30 of the nation’s leading experts on Iran and nuclear proliferation. The research frames and sees Iran’s nuclear program as a persistent danger and catalyst for other states to acquire nuclear weapons. There nuclear programs along with Iran’s would confront the U.S. and its allies with intolerable long-term security dangers. The report supports neither overt military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities nor trying to cut a deal with Iran. Instead the report offers three recommendations.