U.S. Opts Out of Iran Deal
May 9, 2018
Posted by: JCRC Staff
The U.S. has removed itself unilaterally from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a.k.a. The Iran Deal. Some observers believe that the deal was fueling an aggressive regional policy by Iran that was significantly increasing the risk of war, others fear that pulling out of the deal will remove important checks on Iran's nuclear program and increase the risk of war. JCRC has a consensus position against a nuclear Iran and we are giving careful consideration to the many thoughtful analyses that present a range of opinions reflective of our community’s views. We strongly encourage community members to similarly explore ideas and search for solutions, as well as to express their views. Whether one supported or opposed U.S. involvement in the deal, concerns about Iran are real and legitimate, and there are no easy solutions.
UPDATES
May 10 - Iranian forces fired 20 rockets at Israel Defense Forces positions in the Golan Heights on Wednesday night, prompting extensive Israeli retaliation against Iranian military and logistics targets in Syria ... more
May 11 - Anti-American protests erupted in Iran and the Iranian government vowed to restart its nuclear program if the deal collapses ... more
May 15 - In the wake of U.S. withdrawal, European leaders have begun discussions about how to keep Iran from restarting its nuclear program ... more
Further Reading
Main Links
Full Transcript of President Trump’s Speech on the Iran Nuclear Deal
Response by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu
Analysis
The Minute We Pull Out, Our Leverage Goes Down, Near East PolicyCast
The Bitter Fruits of the JCPOA by Avi Melamed
Tactical Issues Surrounding a U.S. Withdrawal from the Iran Nuclear Agreement
Behind Trump’s Termination of Iran Deal Is a Risky Bet
Jewish Community Reactions
AIPAC Statement on Iran Nuclear Deal Announcement
AJC Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Withdraw from Iran Nuclear Deal
Ameinu: Trump Withdrawal from Iran Nuclear Deal Makes the U.S. and Israel Less Safe
Boston JCRC Statement Regarding President Trump's Announcement
From ‘violation’ to ‘sign this thank you card,’ Jewish groups react to Iran deal withdrawal
Perspectives
Here's the real cost of leaving the Iran deal
Trump’s Iran deal withdrawal: It should never have come to this
A Courageous Trump Call on a Lousy Iran Deal
Donald Trump Just Put Israel in Immediate Danger
Trump to Iran: America’s Word is Worthless