Iran Nuclear Deal

TO: President Donald Trump
FROM: Peter Giambanco
DATE: 22 April 2018
RE: Iran Nuclear Deal


Introduction

With tensions ever so high in the Middle East, the Iran Nuclear Deal has lingered over as a certain way to fight back against the proliferation of nuclear weapons. Even with other factors within to deal with, the nonproliferation of nuclear weapons is a global good and must be ensured. Through this deal we can continue this process and ensure that another state does not have this devastating power in their control.

Nuclear History

Nuclear weapons have been used only on a limited basis and much is left unknown to what will happen, but it is true that the use of these weapons is devastating and causes an enormous catastrophe within the region. Only two nuclear weapons, or atomic bombs, have been used and both have been used by the United States near the end of World War II. The use of these weapons might have accomplished what they sought out to do, kill the enemy, but it also brought with it huge civilian casualties. The loss of life from these weapons even back in 1945 was immense and now the advancements in technology there is no say in what these weapons can do.

Implementation

The nuclear deal might seem like it is doing too little to evade Iran from going nuclear, but it is a step in the right direction and allows for further talks to denuclearize the area. The deal should be put through and along with it can the sanctions be removed to allow Iran to work on prospering in other areas that do not go along with nuclear weapons. Through this deal, the enrichment of the uranium will be kept within the 3% limit which will keep the uranium away from weapons-grade since it requires 90% enrichment. Also, the argument for research to increase the uranium can be forgotten about since the research grade uranium is only up to 23-25%. These numbers will limit the capacity for Iran to produce the uranium for the nuclear weapons. The deal also should be overseen and inspected upon with much diligence. This will ensure that Iran follows along with the deal and do not take advantage of the removed sanctions, but do not follow up on their side of the deal.

Closing Remarks


In the end, the denuclearization of the Middle East and even the globe is something that must be kept in the forefront of our minds. The implementation is the easy part because the deal is already worked through and it would only require signing into the deal, but the concern is to keep Iran accountable to follow along with the deal and not backtrack. This deal can be a stepping stool or a minor forward movement for what can possibly come. When the globe is free from these devastating weapons so that those who wish to use them on others do not have the capability, then we can rest.

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 25, 2018 at 9:47 AM

    Peter, I agree with everything you say in your post. This is a step in the right direction from preventing Iran from creating nuclear weapons. I think the most distinguished thing you mentioned was how it takes 90% enrichment of uranium to create a nuclear weapon so even if the enrichment amount was increased, we don't need to worry about them creating nuclear weapons. As you state, this is a stepping stool that is needed to ensure Iran won't build a nuclear weapon. Our world does;t need anymore nuclear weapons. I believe no one should have them, but that would be in an ideal world. We don't live in an ideal world, so we need non-proliferation of anymore nuclear weapons.

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  2. Renee RadavichApril 29, 2018 at 10:34 AM

    I do agree that the Iran Nuclear Deal is a step in the right direction. However, how you presented your argument, it makes me weary of the precedent your implementation would set. You said in the beginning, with the tensions to high in the Middle East, the denuclearization of Iran is imperative. However, you make no mention of the fact that Israel is also in possession of nuclear weapons. I understand why we want to get rid of Iran's nuclear capabilities, but if you state we should get rid of nuclear capabilities in the Middle East, Israel should also be on that list. Israel has its own issues and tensions with Pakistanis, but since they are our allies, we look the other way. While I do think the Iran Deal is the best option at the moment, I don't think it will hold up in the long term. As you said, with tensions so high, denuclearization is a good step to take, but I think Israel needs to be included in this process.

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  3. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 10:45 AM

    I agree with what you said in your post. This agreement is the first step in repairing American relations in the Middle East. You made a good point with the statistics of uranium enrichment and I like how you indicated the only use of nuclear weapons during war was by the US. I believe that the thought of a nuclear-free world is but a dream, I appreciate your optimism.

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  4. UnknownApril 29, 2018 at 9:10 PM

    Hi Peter, you have a good post, but like Renee I am weary of the optimism. Unfortunately one can dream that the world will be nuclear free, but that is a very impossible mission. Furthermore, Iran has a somewhat moderate (for Iran) president. But even still him and their supreme leader constantly call for the destruction of Israel and refer to them in an antisemitic manner. I fear that they will still be able to drag us into a world conflict regardless of the nuclear weapons. Sure, not having them have nukes is a good thing but they will get their hands on them regardless.

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