Critics on Iran nuclear deal

The breakthrough deal that saw Iran agree to temporarily freezing its nuclear program got its share of critics – and it’s not just Israel. CNN listed five reasons why critics oppose the deal. Several officials are skeptical of Iran’s commitment to its promise, and noted that the United States lists Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. Critics also pointed out that Iran won some $7 billion in immediate sanctions relief while leaving in place its nuclear weapons technology, a deal that Sen Chuck Schumer of New York said was “not a proportionate agreement.” CNN also cites the influence of the Sunni-Shiite rift in the Muslim world. Sunni Arab power Saudi Arabia is against Iran’s support for Shiite-affiliated terrorist groups, and there are fears the deal would give Iran legitimacy as a major player – and a bigger threat – in the region. Israel’s staunch criticism of the deal was also met with support by Republicans who traditionally back Israel as a US ally.

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