Obama Warns Congress Against New Sanctions on Iran

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Senators Kirk and Menendez say the fact their bill’s sanctions would only take effect if Iran fails to reach a deal in June is proof the legislation aims to enhance the prospects of diplomacy succeeding in verifiably blocking Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

The Senate Banking Committee is set to take up the sanctions bill Tuesday. Among those testifying at the hearing will be Mark Dubowitz, executive director of Washington’s Foundation for the Defense of Democracies, who argues that the legislation would give the US and its allies the leverage to negotiate a better deal with Iran.
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