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How can NATO constructively deal with Iran? This paper provides an assessment of the current developments in Iran’s political system, foreign policy, and strategic environment, including relations with regional and international actors. With regard to the Iranian nuclear program, three different strategies in dealing with Iran are discussed: international sanctions; pre-emptive military strike; and containment and deterrence. The author also proposes a fourth option, more broad, emphasizing the need for developing areas of common interests between NATO and Iran and a new regional security structure.