Not Your Average Iran Nuclear Deal: A Overview
Republican senators advocate for a congressional vote on a potential nuclear agreement with Iran, if negotiations between the U.S. and Iran lead to an agreement.
In the world of politics, some things just aren't simple - like a lasting Iran nuclear deal. Two heavyweight Senate Republicans, Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham, have thrown their hats in the ring, stating that any deal worth its weight in Tehran gold should be treated as a treaty, subject to Senate approval.
According to these hawkish legislators, a 'durable' nuclear agreement isn't just about eliminating uranium enrichment and centrifuges. It's about dismantling the entire nuclear program, top to bottom, no half measures. A comprehensive approach, if you will.
But don't get too excited. This isn't one of those 'ask nicely and Iran will hand over the keys' scenarios. The Iranian regime would have to deal with some hard-hitting demands to gain a two-thirds majority in the Senate. Here are a few key points that would need to be met:
- Nuclear Capabilities Ban: The Iranian government would have to give up its entire nuclear enrichment program, putting an end to any and all fuel production activities[3].
- Weaponization and Missile Delivery Elimination: Say goodbye to Iran's weaponization and missile delivery capabilities. The aim here is to block them from developing intercontinental ballistic missiles that could potentially threaten U.S. territory[5].
- Permanent Surrender of Enrichment Capacity: If they want the deal, they need to let go of their enrichment abilities for good[4].
- Verifiable and Permanent Measures: The deal should include verifiable and permanent dismantlement of all components of the Iranian nuclear program. This ensures they can't easily restart their activities[5].
- Support for Iranian Freedom: If the regime isn't on board, it might be time to consider military action, beef up sanctions, and support the Iranian people in their fight for freedom[5].
So, if Iran wants the seal of approval from the U.S. Congress, it's clear they have their work cut out for them. Frankly, if they can't meet these demands, it's pretty likely the deal will be a non-starter.
[3] - https://www.apnews.com/article/middle-east-iran-donald-trump-nuclear-weapons-e14ff742bb41c1f43f615585b7861e2d[4] - https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-china-nuclear-senate/senate-passes-us-china-nuclear-cooperation-agreements-idUSKBN24Q26J[5] - https://www.cnn.com/2019/08/14/politics/us-iran-nuclear-deal-key-requirements/index.html
- In the realm of politics, two Republican senators, Tom Cotton and Lindsey Graham, have advocated for a potential Iran nuclear deal to be treated as a treaty, subject to Senate approval.
- The General News reports that according to these senators, a lasting nuclear agreement with Iran would require more than just the elimination of uranium enrichment and centrifuges; it would necessitate the dismantling of the entire Iranian nuclear program.
- In a policy-and-legislation assessment, key requirements for a deal to pass the Senate include the Iranian government giving up its nuclear enrichment program, surrendering its weaponization and missile delivery capabilities, permanently releasing its enrichment capacity, and implementing verifiable and permanent dismantlement of all nuclear program components.
- The senators have suggested that if the Iranian regime is unwilling to meet these demands, military action, increased sanctions, and support for the Iranian people in their pursuit of freedom might be considered.
