February 20, 2026 By Avi Drori, Sr. Contributor ​The foundational principle of an "America First" foreign policy has always been the cold-eyed pursuit of American interests over the abstract ideals of globalism. For too long, Washington has treated the Islamic Republic of Iran as a manageable nuisance or a diplomatic puzzle to be solved with pallets of cash and sunset clauses. In 2026, as the world teeters on the edge of a new era of great power competition, it is time to rec