Shariatmadari said in the editorial that many parts of the deal threaten Iran’s independence, security and “the sacred system of the Islamic Republic of Iran” and would be “disastrous” if implemented.
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In the House, more than 45 Democrats have expressed support.
Although a majority of lawmakers in the House and Senate are expected to vote against the controversial agreement in the next month, opponents do not appear to have the necessary votes to override a veto by Obama. “We need to recognize the strategic challenges posed by Iran and propose to address them with new consensus around a regional strategy, one that reflects our democratic values and highest ideals”. On the financial sector, Obama could use executive orders to remove certain Iranians and entities, including almost two dozen Iranian banks, from U.S. lists, meaning they no longer would be subject to economic penalties.
“But these benefits are outweighed by severe limitations the JCPOA places on Congress and future administrations in responding to Iran’s non-nuclear behavior in the region“, he said.
The shady Sharpton’s call to action follows on the heels of powerful U.S. Sen.
Congress has until September 17 to accept or reject the pact. When I approached and explained that he could not talk to our student that way, he became very agitated and threw his free cup of scalding coffee on me.
Iran expects to increase petrochemical exports by up to a quarter by the end of 2016 after sanctions are lifted, a senior official was quoted as saying on Saturday. He said he had been encouraging the administration to include Congress more on issues such as sanctions. “Finally, Iran must understand that should it violate the terms of the agreement all options remain on the table”. Cory Booker, who recently tweeted anti-war lyrics, for openly endorsing the Iran deal.
Should Congress push for a different deal? Inspection protocols built into the agreement are so strict that weapons grade material will be detected by those whose jobs it will be to monitor compliance.
Trump questioned claims that the deal could simply be cancelled once it has gone into effect. Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu fears that a nuclear deal involving Iran would lead to the production of nuclear weaponry.
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At the end of December 2014, the Washington Post estimated the reverend had visited the White House a total of 72 times since Obama took office.
