(THREAD) Why backing out of the #IranDeal is the dumbest decision of Trump' presidency. Makes Middle East more dangerous, harms US interests
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Iran gets to restart its nuclear program--and they will, given Trump's threats--and still keep all the economic benefits.
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Trump thinks he's playing hardball, or following the "Madman Theory." But that only works with leverage. US has none.
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This isn't a business partner he can screw over or a contractor he can stiff and then fight in court. It's the whole world.
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Iran is a US adversary. Sponsors Shia militias in Iraq, Houthi rebels in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.
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Iran has been testing new ballistic missiles, violating multiple UN Security Council resolutions.
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But missiles and sponsoring terrorism aren't part of the
#IranDeal Addressing those issues is much harder if Iran has nukes. Not easier 15/xShow this thread -
Look at North Korea. More isolated than Iran, but nuclear armed What about that situation's worth emulating? How's it easier?
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US should oppose Iran on missiles and Middle East expansionism, while cooperating in areas of mutual interest (fighting ISIS)
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Pulling out of the
#IranDeal makes all of that harder. And gets the US nothing in exchange. Nothing strategically beneficial at all. 18/xShow this thread -
Even worse, reneging on commitments under the
#IranDeal while Iran's still following it undermines efforts to deal with North Korea. 19/xShow this thread -
The international community won't want to work with Trump after he screws them over. North Korea won't trust any proposals.
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It's just so dumb. So, so, so dumb. Like a child throwing a tantrum No path to benefit US interests. Many paths to hurt them
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It is a deal , and both parties should get something but in this case Iran is only winner in this deal
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As long as it protects America. Our President will be the first President in years putting AMERICA'S safety first! Not like Obama's term!
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The Obama obsession continues.
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