Ultimately the Iran nuclear deal strengthens the security of our nation and our allies. It put the brakes on a collision course toward war. Our interests continue to be best served by upholding the agreement, ensuring Iran’s compliance, and maintaining our credibility as a negotiating partner.

Today marks 60 days since President Trump announced his decision to decertify the Iran nuclear agreement. Under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA), Congress had until today to fast-track legislation to reimpose nuclear-related sanctions on Iran that are lifted under the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA). Members of Congress have wisely chosen not to pursue such a course of action because it would be a violation of our commitments under the deal and could unravel a successful accord ensuring Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful.

The American people support diplomacy because the alternative is likely a war. Do we trust that Iran is a good actor thanks to this deal? No. But we know that the negotiation of the JCPOA guaranteed an inspection and verification regime that keeps their nuclear activities under surveillance, and we know that withdrawing from the deal undermines those capabilities. If we lose the JCPOA, we lose the assurance it provides, and a military option becomes more likely. Rational Americans do not want to go to war with Iran.

Today, for the second time since taking office, the Trump Administration reissued waivers of nuclear-related sanctions as required under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported for the eighth time that Iran is complying with the terms of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Since the Iran nuclear agreement was implemented, the IAEA has confirmed Iran’s compliance each and every time it has issued such a report.

The Trump Administration is now advocating that the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) begin inspecting Iranian military sites when there exists no evidence of current links to Iran’s nuclear program.

July 14 marks two years since the successful negotiation of the Iran nuclear deal. This is a milestone worth recognizing because the agreement removed an existential threat to the United States and our allies and partners and led to tangible actions by Iran which ensure that its nuclear program is peaceful. The threats we face around the globe mean that we must commit now more than ever to finding diplomatic solutions – like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – to difficult and complex problems.

Like the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (or Iran nuclear deal), the Paris Climate Agreement was made possible by the best kind of American leadership. Diplomacy Works will continue to stand up for the international engagement that makes solutions to the toughest problems possible.

Today the Trump Administration reissued a waiver of U.S. sanctions related to Iran’s nuclear program, extending the suspension of such sanctions in accordance with American obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

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