The Pros And Cons Of Iran A Threat To National Security

Now is the time to use the power of American diplomacy to pressure Iran to stop their illicit nuclear program, support for terrorism, and threats toward Israel. Obama and Biden will offer the Iranian regime a choice. If Iran abandons its nuclear program and support for terrorism, we will offer incentives like membership in the World Trade Organization, economic investments, and a move toward normal diplomatic relations. If Iran continues its troubling behavior, we will step up our economic pressure and political isolation. In carrying out this diplomacy, we will coordinate closely with our allies and proceed with careful preparation. Seeking this kind of comprehensive settlement with Iran is our best way to make

The president of the United States is tasked with my roles and responsibilities to the citizens of this nation. In the early beginnings the role of the president was far less chaotic and bogged down as it is today. The twentieth century marked a beginning for the presidential cabinet to take on new roles and wear many, may different hats. The president of the United States, although has limitations, also has many powers and duties to uphold. The president is both the head of the federal government and the chief of state. Throughout history the office of the president has taken on a form of its own. Article II of the Constitution is vague as to the executive powers of the presidency, however, over time, from both learning and observing, the president has been able to define the roles and responsibilities and perform his duties in a manner that is faithfully executed.

Since the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA), or Iran Deal, was signed in Vienna on July 14, 2015, there widespread debate as to whether the agreement would benefit both sides of the pact. Due to the numerous amount of steps taken to ensure Iran’s compliance, the accord between Iran China, France, Russia, the U.K, the U.S, Germany and the EU (P5+1+ Eu countries) provides both sides with comfortable allowances that allow each state to thrive. Though highly contested, as demonstrated from the varying opinions in the supplied articles, the JCPOA solidified the deconstruction of Iran’s uranium enrichment program, which is one of the hardest objectives to achieve in the field of international relations. As shown by the world’s quandary

regarding the tense relationship between the U.S. And Iran in order to illicit a more

They commended the parties for finding value and diplomacy and for seeking peaceful political solutions. However strenuous it may seem, that was evident in July, when the parties agreed to extend the period of the negotiations for another four months to give themselves more time to close the underlying gaps. They have continued the talks on P5+1 Iran’s nuclear program. The representatives of those countries are negotiating a comprehensive plan of action that, once implemented, would ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon and that Iran’s nuclear program is exclusively peaceful. They seek to finalize such arrangements by 24 November of this year. Hopefully the negotiation goes well. In the meantime, the Council and its Iran Sanctions Committee must ensure the continued implementation of United Nations sanctions. We have been troubled to hear reports of confusion as to whether the sanctions remain in effect during the period of negotiations. Although the P5+1 offered Iran some limited and reversible sanctions relief as part of the joint plan of action, the plan included no changes to United Nations sanctions. The role of the 1737 Committee in support of the P5+1 process is vital to its success. We agree with the Chair that only the Security Council itself can alter the sanctions measures applied by the

On December 31, 1977, The United States president was in Tehran, the capital of Iran, speaking to their leader. During the stay, he called Iran “an Island of Stability”. Less than two years later, on November 4, 1979, the US embassy in Tehran was stormed by Iranian Students and all United Citizens were taken hostage. Four-hundred forty-four days later, on January 20, 1981, the hostages were finally released. Every single one of those days, the world was watching.

On the White House website, a 112 pages’ document called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) gives some detailed about the deal with Iran. It says that the deal:

In his paper about Iran’s nuclear program, Barry R. Posen emphasized that Iran’s nuclear program may result on regional and global instability. On regional level, neighboring countries of Iran will feel threatened with Iran’s nuclear power. This situation may lead them to follow Iran’s step in developing nuclear weapons even though they do not have the capability to ensure the security of their nuclear sites. Clearly, nuclear weapons proliferation will put the Middle East in escalating dangerous situation. On global level, the U.S. and its allies are concerned that the situation in the Middle East may harm their national interests. The Middle East is still a prominent producer of oil which is the main energy resource for industrial

The democrats in the U.S. Senate block a Republican attempt to stop the nuclear deal with Iran, handing President Barack Obama a major victory. Senate Republicans do not have enough votes to end a Democratic filibuster on the resolution of approval. Iran's highest leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, says there will be no further negotiations with the U.S. beyond the nuclear deal. The Republicans in the U.S. Senate attempt to stop the nuclear deal by pushing through a resolution rejecting it. In the deal, Iran has agreed to reduce its stockpile of enriched uranium by 98%, place two-thirds of their installed centrifuges under international supervision, give the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) permanent access "where necessary, when necessary",

This paper will begin by providing background information on the Iranian Hostage Crises, then shifts to the different viewpoints taken by the divisions of the executive branch. This will provide the different policy options and supporting actors. The final part of the paper will focus on the foreign policy outcome.

JCPOA stipulated each party commitments and rights. It also defined how to settle differences among parties, if appeared and each part might what to do in case of unilateral violations done by another party. Under JCPOA and Security Council resolution 2231, If Iran does not comply its commitments and these noncompliance verified by IAEA, then snap back sanctions being activated. If US does not comply its

Modern Iran, has been the source of many problems since the revolution, in the world there have been many outbreaks of violence by Iran, like the threat of violence to the Israel government, also very offensive towards western countries. Iran should be monitored because of the religious autocratic government they have. It is crucial that Iran be closely monitored due to its many extremists, which Iran has provided equipment, weapons, training and giving sanctuary to this extremists. They are an unstable country trying to obtain dangerous nuclear power, which the UN has been doing negotiations to prevent them to finish the research for this nuclear power, that they want to turn into nuclear weapons, this mass destruction weapons could become

have nuclear and hydrogen weapons, but for Iran, which is not a member of NATO and its security is not guaranteed by any country in the world, the simple principle of self-defense becomes so problematic?” (Vaez, 2017). The JCPOA satisfies Iran’s demand for increased influence while maintaining the priority of international nuclear stability. With worldwide peace and proliferation safeguards an international interest, the United States should utilize a selective engagement mindset, specifically in regards to a great powers focus, to maintain leverage and unity within the multilateral agreement, “Selective engagement endeavors to ensure peace among powers that have substantial industrial and military potential – the great powers” (Posen, & Ross, 2000). By prioritizing vital interests, the great powers can develop a collaborative and effective strategy to force Iranian nuclear cessation and maintain unity to avoid Iranian partnerships with nations seeking to increase their sphere of influence. Additionally, the international response to Iran establishes a

(“Iran Nuclear Deal”). In addition, Iran agreed to enrich uranium to very low levels (3.67%); limit how much low-enriched uranium it has; dismantle its plutonium reactor, redesign it, and not build new reactors for 15 years. According to the same B.B.C. article, “should Iran violate any aspect of the deal, the UN sanctions will automatically "snap back" into place for 10 years, with the possibility of a five-year extension” (“Iran Nuclear Deal” 1).

On September 28th, 2015, President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Hassan Rouhani addressed the General Assembly of the United Nations during the General Debate and made statements that Iran was ready and had voted for engagement with the world. Within Rouhani’s speech he also stated that Iran did not want “Zionist regime to remain as the only impediment in the way of realizing this important initiative” speaking about the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is an international agreement on the nuclear program of Iran which was outlined in Vienna, Austria in September 14, 2015 between Iran, China, France, Russia, United Kingdome, United States, and European Union (P5+1). In this agreement, Iran will eliminate its stockpile of medium-enriched uranium, reduce its low-enriched uranium stockpile by 98 percent and reduce by two thirds the number of gas centrifuges. Iran also agrees not to enrich uranium past 3.67 percent and not to build new heavy-water facilities for 15 years. Iran will be facing sanctions if they fail to follow the agreement. The statement made about the Zionist regime, is speaking about the implications of the US providing nuclear support to Israel. While Iran still supports Hezbollah, the Assad regime and Houthi rebels in Yemen , they are acting counter to US interests.