Walk away? No deal is better than a bad deal
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TL;DR
- The memorandum of understanding with Iran offers financial incentives but few meaningful concessions from Iran.
- Key priorities for military intervention were Iran's nuclear program, missile threat, and terror support, with the latter two seemingly off the table in negotiations.
- A deal is only a relative success if it ensures Iran completely, verifiably, and permanently dismantles its nuclear program.
- Iran's military capabilities, nuclear facilities, and leadership have been significantly degraded by previous U.S. actions.
- Iran's recent actions regarding the Strait of Hormuz and attacks from Hezbollah are seen as violations of the MOU and a potential 'out' for the U.S.
- If a good agreement cannot be brokered, the article advocates for walking away from the negotiations.