The nuclear deal with Iran will not verifiably eliminate every Iranian pathway to a nuclear weapon for the following reasons:

• The deal fails to achieve anytime-anywhere inspections. Inspections could require a 24-day approval process, giving Iran time to remove and hide violations.

• Iran is not required to explain its past nuclear work,

• The agreement provides near immediate, rather than gradual, sanctions relief. Upon verification of Iran’s initial compliance, virtually all economic, financial and energy sanctions will be lifted, and Iran will receive up to $150 billion, thus enabling Iran to dramatically bolster its support of international terrorist organizations.

• The deal legitimizes Iran’s nuclear program. It begins to lift key nuclear restrictions after eight years, and grants Iran virtually instant breakout time after 15 years.

• The agreement leaves almost all of Iran’s extensive nuclear infrastructure intact. While it alters Iran’s plans for the Arak heavy water facility, it requires no dismantlement of any centrifuges or any Iranian nuclear facility.

The alternative to this flawed agreement is not war, but an increase in sanctions until an agreement can be reached that will prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear power.

Yale Marienhoff

Hallowell

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