"The 2015 nuclear deal, negotiated under Barack Obama, was the clearest example of what diplomacy could achieve. It placed verifiable limits on Iran's nuclear program, rolled back uranium enrichment, and subjected it to the most intrusive inspections regime ever negotiated, effectively closing off its pathways to a nuclear weapon and significantly reducing the risk of war."
"This was not simply a change in strategy. It reflected years of sustained pro-Israel political pressure and the influence of powerful donors, most notably Sheldon Adelson, the late gambling magnate who was the largest financial supporter of pro-Israel causes."
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has made Americans less safe and prosperous, stemming from Washington's approach to Iran. Years of distorted debate reduced Iran to simplistic narratives, ignoring serious warnings. Polls indicated that Americans, including many Republicans, opposed war with Iran. However, the foreign policy establishment favored confrontation over diplomacy. The 2015 nuclear deal exemplified successful diplomacy, limiting Iran's nuclear capabilities. This framework was dismantled in 2018 when Trump withdrew from the deal, influenced by pro-Israel political pressure and powerful donors.
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