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An NYT article says U.S. may trigger the "snapback" mechanism to have all int’l sanctions re-imposed on #Iran’s regime.
UNSC Resolution 2231 clearly gives the U.S. that right.
This thread focuses on the regime’s violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, aka the JCPOA.
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An NYT article says U.S. may trigger the "snapback" mechanism to have all int’l sanctions re-imposed on #Iran’s regime.
UNSC Resolution 2231 clearly gives the U.S. that right.
This thread focuses on the regime’s violations of the 2015 nuclear deal, aka the JCPOA.
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"For one thing, we already know of many Iranian violations (or likely violations) of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA)." https://www.newsmax.com/adamturner/gina-haspel-dan-coats-iran-jcpoa/2019/02/14/id/902775/
"For one thing, we already know of many Iranian violations (or likely violations) of the Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action (JCPOA)." https://www.newsmax.com/adamturner/gina-haspel-dan-coats-iran-jcpoa/2019/02/14/id/902775/
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The JCPOA was blessed by Obama & his administration deliberately overlooked Iran's constantly violations.
The Iranians have produced excess heavy water, illegally, at least twice, which they sold for profit. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-idUSKBN18X2CJ
The JCPOA was blessed by Obama & his administration deliberately overlooked Iran's constantly violations.
The Iranians have produced excess heavy water, illegally, at least twice, which they sold for profit. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-idUSKBN18X2CJ
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The Iranians have exceeded the limits on advanced centrifuge research and development, by assembling more than a half dozen IR-8 rotor assemblies and operating 13-15 IR-6 centrifuges in a single cascade.
http://www.defenddemocracy.org/media-hit/tzvi-kahn-iran-is-not-in-technical-compliance-with-the-jcpoa/
The Iranians have exceeded the limits on advanced centrifuge research and development, by assembling more than a half dozen IR-8 rotor assemblies and operating 13-15 IR-6 centrifuges in a single cascade.
http://www.defenddemocracy.org/media-hit/tzvi-kahn-iran-is-not-in-technical-compliance-with-the-jcpoa/
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Iran is likely violating Section T, explicitly banning “activities which could contribute to the development of a nuclear explosive device,” such as using computer models simulating a nuclear bomb, or designing multi-point, explosive detonation systems. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-giving-cover-to-iran-could-doom-nuclear-deal-as-trump-considers-whether-to-certify
Iran is likely violating Section T, explicitly banning “activities which could contribute to the development of a nuclear explosive device,” such as using computer models simulating a nuclear bomb, or designing multi-point, explosive detonation systems. https://www.foxnews.com/world/russia-giving-cover-to-iran-could-doom-nuclear-deal-as-trump-considers-whether-to-certify
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German intelligence has reported that in 2015 and 2016, when the U.S. was still part of the JCPOA, Iran attempted more than one hundred times to obtain illicit nuclear technology, which may be in violation of the deal. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/09/iran-attempted-to-buy-nuclear-technology-illegally-32-times-german-agency-says.html
German intelligence has reported that in 2015 and 2016, when the U.S. was still part of the JCPOA, Iran attempted more than one hundred times to obtain illicit nuclear technology, which may be in violation of the deal. http://www.foxnews.com/world/2017/10/09/iran-attempted-to-buy-nuclear-technology-illegally-32-times-german-agency-says.html
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In 2015, Tehran violated the deal by refusing to fully cooperate with the IAEA investigating the Possible Military Dimensions of the nuclear program.
http://isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/ISIS_Analysis_of_the_IAEA_PMD_Report_December_8_2015_Final.pdf
In 2015, Tehran violated the deal by refusing to fully cooperate with the IAEA investigating the Possible Military Dimensions of the nuclear program.
http://isis-online.org/uploads/isis-reports/documents/ISIS_Analysis_of_the_IAEA_PMD_Report_December_8_2015_Final.pdf
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In 2018, Israel exposed much of what the Iranians had been hiding from the IAEA. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43958205
In 2018, Israel exposed much of what the Iranians had been hiding from the IAEA. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-43958205
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As noted previously, in early 2019 an Iranian official admitted that Iran did not dismantle the core of the plutonium reactor at Arak, as required by the JCPOA. http://jcpa.org/article/iran-continues-with-its-nuclear-activities-unabated/
As noted previously, in early 2019 an Iranian official admitted that Iran did not dismantle the core of the plutonium reactor at Arak, as required by the JCPOA. http://jcpa.org/article/iran-continues-with-its-nuclear-activities-unabated/
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IAEA inspectors — and the West itself — are severely limited in their ability to monitor Iranian compliance with the JCPOA. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-idUSKCN1B918E
IAEA inspectors — and the West itself — are severely limited in their ability to monitor Iranian compliance with the JCPOA. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-iran-nuclear-usa-idUSKCN1B918E
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Iran's refusal to allow international inspections of its’ military sites is itself a violation of the Iran deal. The relevant language of the JCPOA states (see Annex I, Q Access, pg. 23):
Iran's refusal to allow international inspections of its’ military sites is itself a violation of the Iran deal. The relevant language of the JCPOA states (see Annex I, Q Access, pg. 23):
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#Iran “has the know-how to build a bomb fairly swiftly, perhaps in a matter of months, said David Albright, a physicist who runs the nonprofit Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C.”
https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/11/13/iran-was-closer-to-a-nuclear-bomb-than-intelligence-agencies-thought/
#Iran “has the know-how to build a bomb fairly swiftly, perhaps in a matter of months, said David Albright, a physicist who runs the nonprofit Institute for Science and International Security in Washington, D.C.”
https://foreignpolicy.com/2018/11/13/iran-was-closer-to-a-nuclear-bomb-than-intelligence-agencies-thought/
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“Iran managed to ‘put in place by the end of 2003 the infrastructure for a comprehensive nuclear weapons program” intended to initially produce five nuclear warheads, each with an explosive yield of 10 kilotons, according to the draft.’”
“Iran managed to ‘put in place by the end of 2003 the infrastructure for a comprehensive nuclear weapons program” intended to initially produce five nuclear warheads, each with an explosive yield of 10 kilotons, according to the draft.’”
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Ali Akbar Salehi, head of #Iran's Atomic Energy Organization:
"We did not fill the Arak heavy water reactor with cement" as required by the JCPOA.
"We had already purchased pipes similar to those filled... Only Khamenei knew."
Ali Akbar Salehi, head of #Iran's Atomic Energy Organization:
"We did not fill the Arak heavy water reactor with cement" as required by the JCPOA.
"We had already purchased pipes similar to those filled... Only Khamenei knew."
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“Iran's uranium enrichment program provides, by itself, a major justification for continued U.S. and international sanctions. A snapback of sanctions under the JCPOA is fully justified today.”
https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/detail/statement-on-no-enrichment/
“Iran's uranium enrichment program provides, by itself, a major justification for continued U.S. and international sanctions. A snapback of sanctions under the JCPOA is fully justified today.”
https://isis-online.org/isis-reports/detail/statement-on-no-enrichment/
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Important reminder:
John Kerry, Barack Obama's secretary of state, clearly acknowledged that Iran's regime would use money released by the JCPOA to further support terrorism. https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/john-kerry-money-iran-sanctions-terrorism/index.html
Important reminder:
John Kerry, Barack Obama's secretary of state, clearly acknowledged that Iran's regime would use money released by the JCPOA to further support terrorism. https://edition.cnn.com/2016/01/21/politics/john-kerry-money-iran-sanctions-terrorism/index.html
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Important reminder:
In January 2016, just months after the Iran nuclear deal was signed, Iran's forces seized 10 US Navy sailors in int'l waters & held them hostage.
And yet certain DC politicians criticize US President Donald Trump for exiting the deal & demand a return.
Important reminder:
In January 2016, just months after the Iran nuclear deal was signed, Iran's forces seized 10 US Navy sailors in int'l waters & held them hostage.
And yet certain DC politicians criticize US President Donald Trump for exiting the deal & demand a return.
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This is an excellent take on Iran & the JCPOA.
“The JCPOA allowed Iran to persist in rogue behavior—including its sponsorship of terrorism across the Middle East and beyond.’”
This is an excellent take on Iran & the JCPOA.
“The JCPOA allowed Iran to persist in rogue behavior—including its sponsorship of terrorism across the Middle East and beyond.’”
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Important reminder:
The JCPOA allowed Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.7 billion in cash.
This is how Iran spends such money.
Important reminder:
The JCPOA allowed Iran access to $150 billion in credit & $1.7 billion in cash.
This is how Iran spends such money.
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My thoughts:
The regime in Iran will forever be grateful of the Obama administration for the highly 2015 nuclear deal. As an Iranian, I will never forget those horrible eight years. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1038127594682675200
My thoughts:
The regime in Iran will forever be grateful of the Obama administration for the highly 2015 nuclear deal. As an Iranian, I will never forget those horrible eight years. https://twitter.com/HeshmatAlavi/status/1038127594682675200
