The leaders of Britain, France and Germany
expressed confidence on Thursday in the agreement reached between world
powers and Iran on its nuclear programme, outlining their support in
the Washington Post as US lawmakers weigh the deal.
"This is an important moment. It is a crucial opportunity at a time
of heightened global uncertainty to show what diplomacy can achieve,"
British Prime Minister David Cameron, French President Francois
Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Merkel wrote.
The joint op-ed stopped short of calling on Congress to approve the
deal, but point to "a shared responsibility" to address the threat of
Iran acquiring a nuclear weapon.
The deal addresses the international community's concerns about
Tehran's ability to acquire a nuclear weapon, the leaders said.
"We are confident that the agreement provides the foundation for
resolving the conflict on Iran's nuclear programme permanently," they
wrote.
The Senate was expected to vote later Thursday on whether to move
forward with a resolution of disapproval of the deal.
Both chambers of Congress have until September 17 to vote on a
resolution of approval or disapproval of the deal.
Even if lawmakers pass a resolution against the agreement, President
Barack Obama has vowed to veto any disapproval, and he has public
support from enough Senate Democrats to prevent the Congressional
override needed to scuttle the agreement.
Obama maintains the deal is the best way to prevent Iran from
obtaining a nuclear weapon. Critics, including some in his own
Democratic Party, say the controls do not go far enough and would
allow Tehran to acquire a weapon once key provisions expire.
Thursday, September 10, 2015
European leaders to US Congress: We're confident in Iran deal
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