How Washington Is Attempting To Tackle The Iran Nuclear Problem
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Many people are worried about what a fully nuclear-powered Iran could do to the stability of the globe. Although many presidents have tried to curb the actions of Iran’s leaders, not many have gotten very far. Sanctions seemed to do nothing but starve the Iranian people while those in power stayed wealthy, but with sanctions lifted and a deal struck with the Obama Administration, many governmental agencies are concerned about what Iran walked away with and the power that America may have handed over.
The deal struck with Iran in 2015 between the UK, Russia, France, the US, Germany and China required that America suspend all sanctions against Iran related to nuclear activities engaged in by Iranian officials. However, that does not mean that the US agreed not to impose other sanctions against Iran for noncompliance, which is what Washington is considering doing in order to circumvent the huge disaster that a nuclear-equipped Iran could pose to the world.
It isn’t just the nuclear division and exploration of Iran that is a concern; it is their other war-related activities, such as proxy warfare and missile work. Those items were not on the treaty and can still be subject to sanctions being placed upon the Iranian economy. Lifting the sanctions seemed to calm the storm for a while, but new legislation aimed at resurrecting them under a different guise could lead the Trump Administration back into the eye of the storm.
The White House has not officially commented on whether or not they will support sanctions imposed based on several “malign behaviors” that Iran has recently engaged in, like testing missiles and threatening US ships. Those proposing the new acts believe that America can no longer be limited in what they can do according to the signed treaty. If Iran is allowed to carry on as they have over the past two years, there is a likelihood that the entire Middle East will soon be destabilized.
The Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is aimed at protecting the US by pushing back on Iran’s ballistic missile program. They also believe that Iran is a supporter of terrorism, which is spreading across the Middle East and is responsible for human rights abuses and arms embargoes. American intelligence is beginning to see the many ways that the underhanded activities of the Iranian government are instrumental in wreaking havoc around the world.
Trump has voiced his disapproval for the treaty since it was signed in 2015, stating that it was one of the worst deals that America has ever engaged in, and that we gained nothing in the deal and gave up so much. There are also allegations that the Obama Administration gave money to Iran for the release of soldiers and that many other under-the-table actions were taken. Trump has promised to regain control and do what he can to undo the removal of the sanctions, as well as the money American returned to Iran through reparation.
Thanks to David Cohn Law, we know that the new bill doesn't necessarily fall across political lines. Many in the Senate believe that letting Iran proceed with their activities is a recipe for disaster. With much bipartisan support behind the bill, the creators of the deal stand in opposition to creating new sanctions -- but they appear to be the only ones.
It isn’t just a nuclear-powered Iran that the world needs to fear. Iran is a hotbed of violence, fostering terrorist organizations and ideologies across the globe. If America and other first-world countries continue looking the other way while Iran keeps building missiles that can reach American soil, engaging in behind-the-scenes takeovers of other nations, and arming the organizations that threaten the US the most, then nuclear experimentation is only a fraction of what needs to be addressed.
Iran has continued to be a source of great debate around the world, from super powers to small governments alike. What is evident is that Trump is a new politician, and that the old way of talking and giving in is probably not going to be how a Trump Administration does business. The Iran deal didn’t benefit anyone besides Iran, and hopefully sanctions can be one small step in curbing their dangerous activities.