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Written By Aidin Tavakkol, Posted on June 17, 2023
The Biden administration has been quietly negotiating with the Islamic Republic of Iran to reach a new agreement that would limit Iran’s nuclear program. However, the talks have been shrouded in secrecy. This is a major concern, as it raises questions about the transparency and accountability of the administration’s approach. The Biden administration has argued that the talks need to be kept secret in order to protect the sensitive nature of the negotiations. However, this argument is not convincing. The nuclear deal is a major foreign policy issue, and the American people have a right to know what their government is doing.
In addition to the secrecy, there are also major concerns about the legality of the Biden administration’s approach. The Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) requires the administration to submit any new nuclear deal with the Islamic regime to Congress for review. However, the Biden administration has so far refused to do this. This refusal is a clear violation of INARA. The administration is essentially trying to bypass Congress and make a deal with Iran without their approval. This is dangerous, and it could set a dangerous precedent for future administrations.
The Biden administration’s secretive Iran talks are a serious concern for US and world security. The Islamic Republic is a dangerous actor that has a history of supporting terrorism and destabilizing the region. If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, it would pose a serious threat to the United States and its allies.
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The Biden administration’s willingness to make concessions to Iran in order to reach a new deal is also a cause for concern. For example, the administration is reportedly willing to allow Iran to enrich uranium to 60%, which is much higher than is necessary for civilian nuclear power. This would give Iran the ability to quickly produce nuclear weapons if it chose to do so.
The Impact on Israel
Israel is the United States’ closest ally in the region, and it is also a major target of Iranian regime aggression. Iran has repeatedly threatened to destroy Israel, and it has provided support to terrorist groups that have carried out attacks against Israelis.
In February 2023, the IRGC (Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps) claimed to have successfully tested a hypersonic missile called the Fattah. This missile is said to be capable of reaching Israel in under 4 minutes. The development of the Fattah has raised concerns in Israel, as it could give the Islamic regime the ability to launch a surprise attack against the country. There is a billboard in the capital city of Tehran showing off the claimed Fattah Hypersonic Missile, which reads “400 seconds to Tel Aviv”
If the Islamic Republic were to acquire nuclear weapons, combined with Iran’s ever-developing ballistic missile initiative, it would pose an existential threat to Israel. The Israeli government has made it clear that it would not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, and it has threatened to take military action if necessary.
The Biden administration’s willingness to make concessions to Iran could embolden the Iranian regime and make it more likely that Iran will pursue nuclear weapons. This would put Israel at serious risk, and it would also destabilize the region.
The Impact on the US
In addition to the concerns about Israel and the Iranian people, there are also concerns about the impact of the Biden administration’s Iran talks on the United States. If the administration makes concessions to Iran that allow it to continue its nuclear program, it will send a dangerous message to other countries that are developing nuclear weapons. This could lead to an arms race in the Middle East, and it could make the world a more dangerous place.
The Biden administration’s Iran talks are also a distraction from other important foreign policy priorities. The administration is already facing a number of challenges, including the war in Ukraine, the rise of China, and the threat of terrorism. The Iran talks are not only a distraction from these important priorities, but they undermine America’s global position by empowering an enemy that has been arming the Russians with Shaheed drones.
The Impact on the Iranian People
The Iranian people are suffering under the repressive rule of the Iranian regime. They have been taking it to the streets over the past several months, seeking support from the international community for the Woman, Life, Freedom revolution.
Instead of negotiating with its own people, the regime has cracked down on dissent, and it has denied its people basic human rights. If Iran were to acquire nuclear weapons, it would give the regime even more power to oppress its own people. The regime would be able to use its nuclear weapons as a bargaining chip to extract concessions from the international community, and it would be able to intimidate its own people into submission.
The Biden administration’s willingness to make concessions to Iran would only reward the regime for its repressive behavior. This would be a betrayal of the Iranian people, and it would make it even more difficult for them to achieve freedom.
Long Term Impact
The Biden administration’s Iran talks are not just about the short term. They are also about the long term. If the administration makes concessions to Iran that allow it to continue its nuclear program, it will embolden the regime and make it more likely that Iran will pursue nuclear weapons in the future. This could have a devastating impact on the region and the world.
The Congress’ role is also very important at this point. They must act very fast before the Biden administration proceeds with this potentially unlawful agreement. They should subpoena Rob Malley with clear questions to get to the bottom of this and prevent them from putting the US and world security at risk and undermining the Iranian people’s fight for freedom.
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The Biden administration must be careful not to make a short-term deal that will have long-term consequences. The administration must take into account the impact of its Iran talks on Israel, the United States, and the world. The administration must also be mindful of the fact that Iran is one of Russia’s closest allies. Empowering Iran means empowering Russia in its war against the West.
The Biden administration must not allow its Iran talks to be a distraction from other important foreign policy priorities. The administration must focus on the long term and make sure that its Iran talks do not lead to a more dangerous world.
Great article with few facts that usually are ignored by the Biden administration.