Tehran Faces Critical Decisions as Trump Takes Office and Nuclear Deal Expires

Iran is weaker and more vulnerable than it has been in years after suffering a series of major blows. During a punishing 2024, Tehran saw its regional influence diminished, its military deterrence against archfoes Israel and the United States weakened, and its economy languish. Experts say the Islamic republic has tough decisions to make in the year ahead as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump takes office and the nuclear deal between Tehran and world powers expires. "I suspect 2025 year will be a year of hardship and difficult choices for Tehran…