Unfortunately I have repeatedly forgotten to post to the blog this semester. I thought I would try and give a last update on the Iran Nuclear Deal at our last class, hopefully Kathryn will show my links!
I have one link to a recent Washington Times
https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2017/dec/11/donald-trumps-iran-nuclear-deal-deadline-ignored-c/
It seems Congress has done nothing to agree on new changes in the Iran Nuclear Deal. Although this means that it has been sent back to Trump, and can possibly be scrapped all together. The entire situation seems to be extremely unnecessary, with possibly heavy consequences. The article also seems to suggest that the situation with Iran isn’t leaving options to negotiate with North Korea either.
Here is another link to an article by the foreign minister of Iran
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/12/10/opinion/mohammad-javad-zarif-europe-iran.html
From his point of view he is trying to emphasize that Iran’s military is completely for defensive purposes, and it is important to recognize that Iran has the right to protect themselves. He urges European countries that are part of the Iran Nuclear Deal (JCPOA) to not follow the foot steps of the United States to help deescalate tensions if needed. He also states that Iran has also been engaging in humanitarian efforts to help Syria.
I personally feel what is going on in Washington around the Iran Nuclear Deal is heading in a bad direction. Even if the deal might need renegotiations, how Trump is approaching the issue is inflaming the situation. Seems like there are other issues at hand that are more crucial to focus on.