Iran nuclear program.
In my opinion, Iran will be back on the radar of the UNSC at sometime in the future. Iran does not respect PEACE. Iran has plans to be a military power while they will be scrutinized for their return to nuclear weapon production.
By Peter Jenkins
By Peter Jenkins
Joyner makes plain why the legal restrictions on Iran’s ballistic missile program that the Security Council imposed in 2010 lapsed on January 16 this year (JCPOA Implementation Day). UNSC resolution 2231 of 20 July 2015 “calls upon Iran not to undertake any activity related to ballistic missiles designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons…” Those of us who have been on the receiving end of Security Council injunctions know that “calls upon” is an exhortation. It is not a verbal expression that the Council uses when it intends to create a legally binding obligation under Chapter VII of the UN Charter.
All in Congress who claim that Iran’s missile program violates international law, and use this to justify a demand for further US sanctions, should note that. The plain fact is that since January Iran is not violating international law when it develops and tests ballistic missiles—nor is it in any way violating the JCPOA, which does not cover missile development. Those in Congress who are upset with Iran’s missile developments should be pressing to negotiate an agreement that covers missiles instead of putting at risk the existing nuclear agreement by introducing further sanctions on Iran....
The Iranian people need to demand their leadership, including their holy men, to recognize peace as a path to elevate Iran as an international power. It is very bad judgement to continue to appear to be a rouge headed for the control of nuclear weapons.
Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State was able to bring Americans home from Iranian prisons. The capture of foreign citizens to hold as hostages is also an illegitimate act of an international power. The Iranian sanctions have been lifted. Iran should be producing an economy that does not include hostages for money.
The Iran agreement that releases sanctions to facilitate an economy should be valued more than weapons.
Thanks to all those that made the debate possible and thank you C-Span for the coverage.
Hillary Clinton as Secretary of State was able to bring Americans home from Iranian prisons. The capture of foreign citizens to hold as hostages is also an illegitimate act of an international power. The Iranian sanctions have been lifted. Iran should be producing an economy that does not include hostages for money.
The Iran agreement that releases sanctions to facilitate an economy should be valued more than weapons.
Thanks to all those that made the debate possible and thank you C-Span for the coverage.
