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Source: https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSKBN2BH31B
43 U.S. Senators Push for Broader Iran Deal
(Reuters) Patricia Zengerle - 43 U.S. senators appealed to President Joe Biden on Thursday to work toward an international agreement that addresses issues beyond just Tehran's nuclear program. They wrote: "Democrats and Republicans may have tactical differences, but we are united on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon and addressing the wide range of Iranian behavior." The letter was led by Senate Foreign Relations Committee chairman Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC). In addition to the "long-held view" that a nuclear-armed Iran would pose a grave threat to the security interests of the U.S. and its allies, the letter also says Iran poses a threat by exporting arms, supporting militants who target U.S. forces and via its ballistic and cruise missile programs. It also called for the release of political prisoners.