Aaron David Miller
Coverage of Aaron David Miller in the Nexus archive.
- Trump says U.S. and Iran will hold talks Tuesday, Iranians say otherwise
President Trump announced that U.S. and Iranian officials will meet in Doha for peace talks on Tuesday, but the Iranians have denied this claim. CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang and analyst Aaron David Miller are covering the development.
- Trump's Iran pact seen as a strategic defeat in Washington
Trump's Iran pact is viewed as a strategic defeat in Washington. Former officials argue the Memorandum of Understanding fails to achieve Trump's stated war aims, including destroying Iran's nuclear program and military, and weakens the US position. Critic Aaron David Miller claims the US deployed power recklessly, losing influence and deterrence against Iran.
- Iran deal a strategic defeat for Israel, Mideast expert says
A Mideast expert argues the Iran deal represents a strategic defeat for Israel. The discussion explores the impact of the deal on U.S.-Israeli relations and the dynamics between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
- Questions remain after U.S. and Iran sign preliminary deal without releasing full text
The U.S. and Iran have signed a preliminary deal to end the war, but details remain unclear as the full text has not been released. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports on the development, followed by analysis from experts Aaron David Miller and Aaron MacLean.
- Iran war 'has been a strategic disaster for the State of Israel', analyst says
An analyst claims the war with Iran has been a strategic disaster for Israel, as Netanyahu's goals in Lebanon remain unmet. U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are at odds over the conflict, with neither achieving their objectives.
- Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough
The Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, including military strikes and economic blockades, has failed to force Tehran into concessions. Iran's hardline regime remains intact, with Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba, poised to succeed him. The standoff centers on Iran's nuclear program, with no resolution in sight despite U.S. efforts to isolate the country.
- Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough
The Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, including a naval blockade and targeting oil exports, has failed to force Tehran into concessions. Despite military actions and economic isolation, Iran's hardline leadership remains intact, with Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding his father as Supreme Leader. Proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are seen as insufficient to resolve core disputes, particularly over Iran's nuclear program.
- Veteran diplomat offers insights into the war in Iran — and thoughts on what's next
The war in Iran escalated with President Trump's U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides analysis on the strategic implications of this move.
- Veteran diplomat offers insights into the war in Iran — and thoughts on what's next
The war in Iran entered a new phase with the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz under President Trump. Aaron David Miller of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace provides analysis on the implications.