Yes. “Rejoining the Iran deal could undo years of progress in the Middle East.” And hurts the movement forward of the Abraham Accords, which provide peace and prosperity. This article is by Senator Graham and Moran Ortagus, a former spokesperson for the State Department. See “Biden’s $90 Billion Bailout to Tehran,” Lindsey Graham and Morgan Ortagus, Foreign Policy, April 28, 2021.
Remember, Pres. Biden is allowing this without receiving any hostages. “US eyes major rollback in Iran sanctions to revive nuke deal,” Matthew Lee, AP, April 28, 2021.
The comments by Zarif force us to consider who things. First, who do we believe, Zarif or Kerry? Second, is Zarif in danger from the IRGC, say maybe house arrest? See “Top Iran diplomat offers regret over leak of frank comments,” Amir Vahdat, April 28, 2021.
This is what Kerry was telling Iran about during the Trump Administration—Just hang on. “US eyes major rollback in Iran sanctions to revive nuke deal,” Matthew Lee, AP, April 28, 2021. “American officials have refused to discuss which sanctions are being considered for removal. But they have stressed that they are open to lifting non-nuclear sanctions, such as those tied to terrorism, missile development and human rights, in addition to those related to the nuclear program.” Nor will they really push to get the U.S. hostages released. Shameful.
This article begs the question that Zarif (diplomat) is not the right person with whom to negotiate. It is instead the head of the IRGC (military), which controls foreign policy as Zarif himself said. “Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif’s leaked tape,” Michael Segal, JNS, April 28, 2021.
“At the talks with Houthi spokesman Mohammed Abdul Salam, Mohammad Javad Zarif “once again stressed our country’s view regarding the political solution being the only solution to the crisis of Yemen,” the Iranian foreign ministry said in a statement.” Huh? Zarif just very publicly said that the Quds Force makes foreign policy, and through force. “Iran’s Zarif holds talks with Houthi leader in Oman,” Arab News, April 28, 2021.
“Cyber directorate warns of anticipated attacks to mark Iran’s ‘Jerusalem Day’,” Times of Israel, April 28, 2021.
“… according to current and former U.S. officials and others familiar with the matter.” See “US eyes major rollback in Iran sanctions to revive nuke deal,” Matthew Lee, April 28, 2021.