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Hey,
I'm Ben Rhodes, a Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. For the past few years, I've been working closely with America's negotiating team, which was tasked with finding a way to achieve a diplomatic resolution that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Last week, after two years of tough negotiations, our team along with our international partners achieved just that.
It's a historic deal. It blocks every possible pathway Iran could use to build a bomb while verifying -- through a comprehensive inspections and transparency regime -- that Iran's nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful.
The deal is called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and it's important that everyone here and around the world understands exactly what's in it and how it'll work.
That's why we launched @TheIranDeal -- a Twitter account that is dedicated to delivering the facts and answering your questions about the deal and how it enhances American national security. Follow along now.
There are already a lot of myths, misinformation, and falsehoods out there about what this deal will do and what it means for the future of our national security. This is a strong deal, with significant constraints on Iran's nuclear program, and unprecedented access to Iranian nuclear facilities -- including 24/7, continuous monitoring.
And make no mistake, without this deal, we won't have those constraints and we won't have that access. That's why President Obama has warned that without this deal, we risk another conflict in the Middle East.
So make sure you have all the facts about the Iran Deal, and send your questions our way on Twitter.
We're ready to set the record straight about how we are successfully preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon -- a crucial part of creating a safer, more secure world.
Thanks, and stay tuned for more.
Ben Rhodes
Deputy National Security Advisor
The White House
@Rhodes44
I'm Ben Rhodes, a Deputy National Security Advisor to President Obama. For the past few years, I've been working closely with America's negotiating team, which was tasked with finding a way to achieve a diplomatic resolution that prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Last week, after two years of tough negotiations, our team along with our international partners achieved just that.
It's a historic deal. It blocks every possible pathway Iran could use to build a bomb while verifying -- through a comprehensive inspections and transparency regime -- that Iran's nuclear program remains exclusively peaceful.
The deal is called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), and it's important that everyone here and around the world understands exactly what's in it and how it'll work.
That's why we launched @TheIranDeal -- a Twitter account that is dedicated to delivering the facts and answering your questions about the deal and how it enhances American national security. Follow along now.
There are already a lot of myths, misinformation, and falsehoods out there about what this deal will do and what it means for the future of our national security. This is a strong deal, with significant constraints on Iran's nuclear program, and unprecedented access to Iranian nuclear facilities -- including 24/7, continuous monitoring.
And make no mistake, without this deal, we won't have those constraints and we won't have that access. That's why President Obama has warned that without this deal, we risk another conflict in the Middle East.
So make sure you have all the facts about the Iran Deal, and send your questions our way on Twitter.
We're ready to set the record straight about how we are successfully preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon -- a crucial part of creating a safer, more secure world.
Thanks, and stay tuned for more.
Ben Rhodes
Deputy National Security Advisor
The White House
@Rhodes44
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I think yes – it is a good thing. I say this as someone who hopes for a more “normal” relation with Iran. I am NO FAN of theocratic regimes. But my hope is that Iranians adopt more “liberal democratic” ideas that are pervasive across the Internet. Not that I am holding out hopes traditional Islamic nation NOT CURRENTLY SOME enjoying democratic ideals (say Jordan for one) are going to change. It is a step in the right direction.
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SPC Larry Bucks, thank you for pointing us to the #IranDeal Twitter account.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - you are right that the United States, and the international nonproliferation community, have been working on this for many years, to bring Iran fully back into compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). And - thank you for your service in the region. Your work contributed to overall efforts ensuring Iran has not already obtained nuclear weapons capabilities.
Of course, as in most international agreements, there will be some give and take along the margins of the agreement to come to a common understanding of what it entails.
I am sure most of us on the American side are somewhat displeased with the requirement for 24 days advance notice before inspections, but artfully and skillfully applied, the IAEA inspection process should be effective. Unfortunately, my understanding is that Iran will not accept any Americans on the IAEA inspection teams (inspectors must be from countries with diplomatic relations with Iran), but that prohibition is not unprecedented. Is that one more reason to establish diplomatic relations with Iran?
For those of us on the receiving end, and who endured Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty inspections from 1987 to 2001; and the intrusiveness of Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) inspections through the 1990's: I do not envy the Iranian military with the task to open up their military sites for inspection.
PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - you are right that the United States, and the international nonproliferation community, have been working on this for many years, to bring Iran fully back into compliance with the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT). And - thank you for your service in the region. Your work contributed to overall efforts ensuring Iran has not already obtained nuclear weapons capabilities.
Of course, as in most international agreements, there will be some give and take along the margins of the agreement to come to a common understanding of what it entails.
I am sure most of us on the American side are somewhat displeased with the requirement for 24 days advance notice before inspections, but artfully and skillfully applied, the IAEA inspection process should be effective. Unfortunately, my understanding is that Iran will not accept any Americans on the IAEA inspection teams (inspectors must be from countries with diplomatic relations with Iran), but that prohibition is not unprecedented. Is that one more reason to establish diplomatic relations with Iran?
For those of us on the receiving end, and who endured Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) treaty inspections from 1987 to 2001; and the intrusiveness of Conventional Forces in Europe (CFE) inspections through the 1990's: I do not envy the Iranian military with the task to open up their military sites for inspection.
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If the Iranians actually comply with the terms of the deal, then it may go down in history as a diplomatic coup. The problem is ensuring that Iran actually honestly complies.
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SMSgt Thor Merich
Its clearly a bad deal. There is no evidence to show that the Iranians will follow the deal. What has changed in Iran that makes anyone think they will comply? They are the same govt that have been since the early 80's. They have sponsored terrorism all over the world. The worst part is there is almost no way to verify that they are actually following the deal. The inspection perimeters are a joke.
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