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Why the Framework Nuclear Agreement With Iran Is Good For Both Sides
Lasrick writes: Ariane Tabatabai breaks down the details of the framework agreement between Iran and the P5+1 that was announced Thursday. It appears to be better than most analysts expected, with positive outcomes for both sides. It truly seems historic: "A number of these steps will, in effect, be irreversible. They will not just limit Iran's nuclear capability for 10 to 15 years, but will reshape it entirely and indefinitely. ... [B]oth sides stand to gain from the framework agreement, which should also be considered a victory for the global nonproliferation regime. Ahead of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference that begins in late April, where no major achievements in nonproliferation are likely to be announced, the framework agreement is a very important success."
Other analyses I've read point out that America made significant concessions, and the Iranians basically none at all, and furthermore that the Iranians are very unlikely to comply with the terms.
That compounded with the perplexing arrogance of our current president, who evidently either failed civics 101 or forgot that he isn't entitled to make treaties on behalf of America without the Senate's involvement and approval. And then you have that Iranian military commander sneering that their plans to destroy Israel remain in force. It's such a pathetic situation; why do the editors think people will be fooled by this ridiculous and fawning summary?
Oh please... Giving Iran ANYTHING is helping them along and if you think the rest of the world will just stand by and watch the USA enforce the agreement when Iran breaks it, YOU are nuts. You can bet the UN Security council would be hamstrung by Russia and China and unable to pass any resolution authorizing the use of force, all the while every two bit dictator in the world would be releasing anti-US rhetoric as fast as they could come up with press releases.
This agreement is a MISTAKE if it releases sanctions on Iran in return for anything less than 100% verifiable proof that they are not progressing towards nuclear weapons, including unrestricted unannounced inspections at known nuclear sites, all imported materials, exported materials and announced inspections ANYWHERE with very short notice. Sanctions would need to be fully re-imposed at a moments notice if ANY of the inspections turn up something or are refused. The only other viable option is to have them dismantle the infrastructure they now have, turn over all nuclear materials and allow verification of both have been completed before sanctions are lifted.
We've been sold up the river with this suggested non-agreement with Iran.