That the world’s six leading powers joined the United States in creating an agreement that prevents Iran from developing a nuclear weapon is nothing short of miraculous.
It brings a new measure of safety to the Middle East. It frees up oil supplies for China, India, Japan and South Korea. And best of all, it is proof that diplomacy, not war, can effect lasting change.
The upshot of the marathon talks is that Iran will not have the ability to develop a nuclear arsenal, with every pathway for such a process cut off through verifiable inspection.
If Iran violates the accord, a “snap-back” provision goes into effect, immediately re-imposing sanctions devised by the United Nations. After two years of the sanctions Iran’s economy has tanked, forcing it to the negotiating table in the first place.
Opponents of the plan say it doesn’t go far enough.
They wanted a regime change, at the least, and to prevent Iran from having any nuclear capabilities, including as an energy source.
That was never in the cards, and would never have met with the approval of Russia, which was surprisingly supportive of the new agreement, or China.
The goal was not to destabilize Iran, but to rid it of its nuclear arsenal.
WHAT DID the United States give up in return?
Nothing.
Our arms capacity remains the same as does our ability to re-impose sanctions.
And once again, as with Ronald Reagan with the Soviet Union and Richard Nixon with China, the United States has proven its place as a leader of peace. World peace.
No, we cannot control world events. But we most certainly can help shape their trajectory.
This accord is crucial to stabilizing the Middle East, taking the entire world in a better, safer direction.
— Susan Lynn
Iran nuclear deal a harbinger of better days for entire world
