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Only one main paragraph on nuclear in the MOU text that is circulating and has been published by both Bloomberg and CNN. These versions agree on a very dangerous, leaky opening sentence, “Iran reiterates that it will never produce nuclear weapons.” This commitment is incomplete from normal standards and experience, since it has giant loopholes that could allow an ever devious Iranian regime to continue working on developing nuclear weapons and building components, while insisting it is not producing nuclear weapons. Perhaps, there is more, either in a newer version or a secret side deal. But at face value, this sentence needs serious amendment. It should immediately be changed to “never develop, test, produce, manufacture, otherwise acquire, possess nuclear weapons.“ This language would also include a ban on buying a nuclear weapon, something which Trump reportedly has pushed for, and as reported to be there in some German media. The rest of the paragraph does not provide confidence that robust IAEA inspections will be established that allow the inspectors to verify the end of Iran’s nuclear weapon program, albeit greatly reduced in size and scope by the two wars. Iran has never agreed to the level of needed access to military sites and personnel. That is why the IAEA Board has found Iran in non-compliance with its obligations. So, does the phraseology of the rest of the paragraph, promising to address “all other mutually agreed nuclear-related issues” exclude this highly contentious issue from further negotiations?   As a result, “mutually agreed” should be dropped from the paragraph, since the issues are well defined by UN Security Council Resolutions, IAEA Board of Governors resolutions, and IAEA safeguards reports.  Full paragraph in MOU we have: “The Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates that it will never produce nuclear weapons. The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States have agreed that the fate of enriched material and the fate of all other mutually agreed nuclear-related issues, including Iran’s nuclear needs, will be adequately addressed in a final agreement; the final agreement will confirm the provisions of this Article.” A second paragraph of the MOU mentions nuclear.  Reportedly, "The Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States agree that, pending a final agreement, they will maintain the status quo: Iran will maintain the status quo on its nuclear program, and the United States will not impose new sanctions on Iran or strengthen its forces in the region."  What is the status quo of Iran's program, given it has undeclared nuclear material it refuses to admit to and has worked on nuclear weapons? Moreover, who will verify it?

حسین شریعتمداری: درگیری میان جمهوری اسلامی و آمریکا زمانی پایان می‌یابد که یکی از دو طرف تغییر ماهیت دهد؛ یا ایران تسلیم خواسته‌های آمریکا شود یا آمریکا از سیاست‌های خود دست بکشد

Trump on his Iran deal: The alternative would be a worldwide depression. Stupid people want to have a worldwide depression. They are stupid people. Number one, the strait would never open.

بحث براندازی ج ا جدا، ترامپ هم هیچوقت اعلام نکرده که همچین پلنی داشته، ولی اینکه تنگه هرمز با خایه‌مالی و رشوه باز شد نه با زور، شکست آمریکاست‌. من نمیفهمم چطور میشه اینو جور دیگه توجیه کرد. حتی نمیفهمم از دید منافع آمریکا چه دستاوردی از ورود به این جنگ به دست اومده برای آمریکا؟

For the record, the Qataris do not have 19 trillion dollars to invest into the United States. Their entire GDP is $240 Billion.