Collins, Colleagues Demand Answers for Violations of Iran’s Nuclear Program following Attacks on Israel
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined 14 of her colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken requesting an update on U.S. action to hold Iran accountable for the multiple violations to its nuclear program.
“The Iranian regime is intent on fomenting terror across the region, as evidenced by its proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah’s, brutal attacks this weekend on our ally, Israel. Now more than ever, you must ensure that you hold the regime accountable for its failure to comply with obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT),” the Senators wrote. “Further, we were disappointed that the administration did not call for a formal censure of Tehran given its continued non-compliance with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).”
“The Biden Administration has failed to press for concrete action against Iran in Vienna. We are especially disturbed by reports that the United States led efforts to oppose a censure of Iran,” the Senators continued. “As Iran violates its commitments and refuses to comply with the IAEA, your business-as-usual approach to resolving the situation is tantamount to an endorsement of the Iranian regime’s activities.”
In 2015, the Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) was signed by the Obama Administration, Iran, and other countries agreeing to place restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief. One condition included the JCPOA tasking the IAEA to ensure the regime in Tehran adheres to nuclear restrictions. Even with the signed agreement, Iran proves to be non-compliant and further continues nuclear programs.
In addition to Senator Collins, the letter was signed by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Katie Boyd Britt (R-AL), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Mike Braun (R-IN).
Click HERE to read the full letter.
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