Head over to CNN’s Global Public Square today to read (some more of) my take on why the new Iran deal is good for national security.
A few clips…
… if the Iranians cheat, the United States will have delayed Iran’s progress by six months while coming away with more information about its program.
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Is this a perfect deal? No, it’s not ideal for either side. The U.S. chose not to fight for a complete dismantling of Iran’s nuclear program, and the sanctions relief Iran chose to accept is relatively minor. But, it is a good first step, and it is important to recognize that this agreement has the support of the international community.
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Any deal that undercut Iran’s sense of pride would have simply empowered hardliners at the expense of pragmatic leaders inside the Islamic Republic.
