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On the Iran Nuclear Deal, Here's What Congress Should Do

(Wall Street Journal) Richard Haass - The agreement to constrain Iran's nuclear capacity, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which the U.S. Congress will vote on next month, places significant limits on Iran's nuclear program for a decade or longer. At the same time, the accord allows Iran access to resources that will enhance its ability to carry out a worrisome agenda throughout much of the Middle East. In addition, the agreement in no way resolves the problems posed by Iran's nuclear program. To the contrary, these problems could well grow as most of the restrictions on centrifuges and enriched uranium run out after 10 and 15 years respectively. The U.S. should adopt policies and positions that supplement and clarify the JCPOA to address many of the legitimate questions and concerns in a manner that would protect U.S. interests and position the U.S. to deal with the Iranian challenge for the long haul. The writer is president of the Council on Foreign Relations.
2015-08-31 00:00:00
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