I've been following the debate over Biden's #Iran envoy. Some thoughts: This is a difficult position for the administration to fill as it is seeking someone who can simultaneously engage with Tehran; U.S. allies and partners; and other stakeholders. 1/

Not an easy task. But as a general matter, it bears repeating that the voices of Iranian dissidents and human rights activists; former hostages; Republicans; members of the American Jewish community; and Israelis and Arabs in the region all matter. 2/

To casually dismiss them risks any U.S. #Iran policy becoming unsustainable from one administration to another, as history has shown. I've seen calls to "ignore" one group or another. But that is really bad advice and no way to formulate a durable policy. 3/

Thus far, we've seen some of the same faces occupying slightly different positions in the new administration. But I feel strongly that Biden should consider bringing in some new voices onto his #Iran team who weren't former JCPOA negotiators. 4/

They could offer new ideas, avoid a repeat of past mistakes, and help with stakeholders. That's not to say former negotiators aren't capable of generating new ideas. They are. But it will be important for Biden to add the personnel or at least articulate the policy... 5/

that satisfies the concerns of these stakeholders that I've previously mentioned if he hopes to have his diplomacy last. There are leading Democrats who are skeptical of a return to the JCPOA without preconditions. Many reside in Congress. 6/

Incorporating these voices and/or ideas into the new administration's approach is a way to leave open even the prospect of broader and bipartisan support for the new administration's #Iran policy. 7/