Iran Deal: The Iranian People Are Forgotten

Many aspects of the Iran deal announced on Sunday are unclear, or nonexistent: They will have to be negotiated over the next 60 days. What exactly will happen to the highly enriched uranium in Iran? Is its missile program covered? Will it be allowed to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if it calls them service fees or otherwise hides them? Must it stop arming and financing Hezbollah and Hamas?

But one key aspect is now crystal clear: The American agreement with Iran completely abandons the Iranian people.

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Elliott Abrams

Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and served in the Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump administrations.

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Many aspects of the Iran deal announced on Sunday are unclear, or nonexistent: They will have to be negotiated over the next 60 days. What exactly will happen to the highly enriched uranium in Iran? Is its missile program covered? Will it be allowed to charge tolls in the Strait of Hormuz if it calls them service fees or otherwise hides them? Must it stop arming and financing Hezbollah and Hamas?

But one key aspect is now crystal clear: The American agreement with Iran completely abandons the Iranian people.

About the Author

Elliott Abrams

Elliott Abrams is a senior fellow for Middle Eastern studies at the Council on Foreign Relations and served in the Reagan, George W. Bush, and Trump administrations.