With Iran moving aggressively to build a nuclear weapon, time is running out, and decision-makers are looking for any point of leverage they can use. As it turns out, the city of Houston, Texas, could be a key.

Many multinational companies that do business in Iran also have offices and employees in Houston. As such, officials in Houston (and Austin) have a unique opportunity to confront these companies behind closed doors and persuade them to abandon their business in Iran.