Vote Against Iran Sanctions Bill S. 722
NIAC Action urges Senators to vote against S. 722, the ‘Countering Iran’s Destabilizing Activities Act of 2017.’ Former Obama Administration officials have warned that the legislation would violate the JCPOA. Unfortunately, these concerns were not sufficiently addressed in the Manager’s Amendment. Passage of S. 722 would therefore risk terminating the JCPOA, providing President Trump with a mandate for an escalatory Iran policy, […]
Former Obama Officials Agree S.722 Risks Undermining JCPOA
Former Obama administration officials involved in the JCPOA’s implementation have warned that S.722 violates one or more aspects of the nuclear deal. These former officials include: John Kerry, Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, Under Secretary for Political Affairs Adam Szubin, Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Crimes Antony Blinken, Deputy National Security Advisor Avril Haines, Deputy National […]