Clinton on Agreement Implementation: Iran Should Not Be Trusted

Hillary Clinton, the Democratic candidate for the upcoming U.S. presidential election, emphasized that Iran should not be trusted regarding the implementation of the nuclear agreement. Meanwhile, over a hundred former U.S. ambassadors expressed their support for the Vienna agreement. According to Reuters, Ms. Clinton stated on Thursday, July 25, during her campaign, that the arguments of critics of the comprehensive nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers are 'respectable.' She noted, 'There are those who oppose this [agreement], whom I respect, those who have explicitly stated they cannot support this [agreement] and believe such an agreement is a mistake. I find their arguments respectable.' However, Ms. Clinton pointed out that critics of the nuclear agreement with Iran should be asked what the alternative to this agreement could be and that such an agreement gives the U.S. 'the chance to address other problems that Iran has created.' Hillary Clinton has been a supporter of the idea of reaching a nuclear agreement between the P5+1 and Iran, an agreement that limits Iran's nuclear program and, in return, lifts economic sanctions against Tehran. In her speech on Thursday, she reiterated that this agreement was the best that the United States could achieve under current conditions, but warned that 'no one should be deceived about the continuation of Iran's threats in the region.' Ms. Clinton ultimately stated, 'Do I trust the Iranians? Absolutely not.' On the other hand, on Thursday, an open letter from over a hundred former U.S. ambassadors in support of the nuclear agreement was published, which included the name of Bruce Lingan, a former U.S. diplomat in Tehran who was taken hostage. The signatories of this letter referred to the comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran as a 'historic agreement,' while also emphasizing the need for its full and precise implementation. The letter states that if the comprehensive nuclear agreement is properly implemented, it can be an effective tool for curbing Iran's nuclear program and preventing the proliferation of nuclear weapons in the Middle East. The comprehensive nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers has led to severe criticism from some members of the U.S. Congress, who believe it is detrimental to Israel and the Middle East.