As the world continues to grapple with the destabilizing actions of the Iranian regime, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) has laid out a comprehensive 100-day plan for the incoming Trump administration to fundamentally reshape U.S. policy toward Tehran.
The plan, released in January 2025, outlines a multi-faceted approach that leverages diplomatic, informational, military, and economic tools to hold Iran accountable for its decades-long history of regional aggression, terrorism, and human rights abuses.
The recommendations come at a critical time, as Iran’s support for Russia’s war in Ukraine, its nuclear ambitions, and its repression of its own people have further highlighted the regime’s threat to global security.
Diplomatic Measures: Isolating Iran on the Global Stage
UANI’s plan emphasizes the importance of diplomatic efforts to isolate Iran and weaken its capacity for external aggression and internal repression. One of the key recommendations is for President-elect Trump to deliver a major policy speech outlining his Iran strategy.
This speech would not only address Americans but also directly speak to the Iranian people, signaling U.S. support for their democratic aspirations and making clear that the U.S. will work to weaken the regime’s oppressive apparatus.
The plan also calls for the U.S. to lead efforts at the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to censure Iran for its non-compliance with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and refer the matter to the U.N. Security Council.
Additionally, the U.S. should support the E3 (France, Germany, and the U.K.) in invoking the snapback sanctions mechanism under U.N. Security Council Resolution 2231, which would restore pre-2015 nuclear deal sanctions on Iran.
This move would effectively collapse the framework of the failed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and reimpose stringent restrictions on Tehran’s nuclear program.
To further isolate Iran, UANI recommends forming a new coalition of countries committed to countering Iran’s malign activities, including its nuclear program, drone and missile proliferation, regional aggression, and human rights abuses.
Given the geopolitical shifts since the original P5+1 negotiations, the plan argues that a new coalition is necessary to effectively pressure Tehran. The U.S. should also reinstate travel restrictions on Iranian diplomats at the U.N., limiting their movements and denying visas to senior Iranian officials as long as Tehran continues to threaten U.S. persons.
Economic Pressure: Targeting Iran’s Financial Lifelines
Economic measures are a cornerstone of UANI’s plan, with a focus on disrupting Iran’s ability to fund terrorism and repression. The plan calls for robust enforcement of existing sanctions, particularly those targeting Iran’s oil exports, which remain the regime’s primary source of revenue.
The U.S. should work with allies to shut down Iranian banks operating in Europe and elsewhere, such as Bank Melli and Bank Sepah, which have been linked to Tehran’s illicit activities.
UANI also recommends establishing an Iranian Elites, Proxies, and Oligarchs Task Force (IEPO), modeled after the task force targeting Russian oligarchs, to seize illicit wealth stolen from the Iranian people.
This task force would work with U.S. allies to identify and freeze assets held by regime-linked individuals and their families in Western jurisdictions. Additionally, the plan suggests using frozen Iranian assets to establish a democratization fund to support the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and democracy, similar to the use of frozen Russian assets to aid Ukraine.
To further disrupt Iran’s sanctions evasion, UANI calls for the designation of Iran’s entire “ghost fleet” of vessels involved in illicit oil shipments. By cutting off these vessels’ access to insurance, flagging services, and international markets, the U.S. can significantly reduce Iran’s oil exports.
The plan also advocates for stricter compliance measures in the global shipping industry, including mandatory automatic identification system (AIS) transparency, to counter Iranian evasion tactics.
Military and Special Operations: Deterring Iranian Aggression
On the military front, UANI’s plan emphasizes the need for a strong deterrent posture to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program or targeting U.S. interests. President-elect Trump should publicly declare that the U.S. will not hesitate to use military force to destroy Iran’s nuclear program if it takes steps to further advance its capabilities. The plan also calls for targeted strikes on IRGC facilities inside Iran in response to any attacks on U.S. persons by Iran or its proxies.
To bolster regional allies’ capabilities, the plan recommends increasing weapons shipments to Arab partners and transferring advanced munitions, such as the GBU-57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator, to Israel.
These measures would enhance Israel’s ability to strike hardened nuclear targets like the Fordow Enrichment Plant. Additionally, the U.S. should develop a military defector program to encourage members of the IRGC and other security bodies to defect from the regime.
Information Operations: Empowering the Iranian People
UANI’s plan also highlights the importance of information operations in countering Iran’s malign influence and supporting the Iranian people’s democratic aspirations. The U.S. should assemble a task force specializing in Persian-language psychological operations (PSYOPs) to embolden the Iranian people and weaken the regime’s grip on power. Efforts to ensure greater access to uncensored information, such as expanding the deployment of Starlink satellite dishes, should also be prioritized.
To counter Iranian disinformation and influence campaigns, the plan calls for a comprehensive strategy that includes amplifying credible narratives, collaborating with international partners and technology companies to remove Iranian disinformation, and leveraging digital platforms to expose the regime’s falsehoods.
The U.S. should also revitalize its public diplomacy efforts on Iran, using social media to produce creative and relevant content that highlights the regime’s corruption and repression while empowering the Iranian people.
Conclusion: A Decisive Blueprint for U.S. Leadership
UANI’s 100-day plan provides a decisive blueprint for the incoming Trump administration to counter Iran’s malign influence and hold the regime accountable for its actions. By implementing these recommendations across diplomatic, economic, military, and informational fronts, the U.S. can significantly curtail Iran’s capacity for terror, disrupt its destabilizing activities, and support the Iranian people’s aspirations for freedom and democracy.
The plan’s scope, intensity, and coordination underscore the need for strong and decisive U.S. leadership in addressing one of the most pressing threats to global security.
As the world watches Iran regime’s continued aggression and repression, the time for action is now. The incoming US administration has the opportunity to fundamentally reshape U.S. policy toward Iran’s regime and send a clear message that the era of impunity for this regime is over.
