Thank you for contacting me

Thank you for contacting me about United States policy toward Iran.

I strongly oppose unilateral, unauthorized military action against Iran and I believe Congress must reassert its constitutional power regarding whether to declare war. That is why I cosponsored the Prevention of Unconstitutional War with Iran Act, which prohibits U.S. military operations against Iran without Congressional authorization. I continue to support the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, which has so far prevented Iran from developing a nuclear weapon. Unfortunately, the Trump Administration has contributed to greater tensions by unilaterally withdrawing from this agreement, with no better alternative in place, and re-imposing sanctions that were supposed to be suspended under the deal as long as Iran complies with its terms.

It is clear that we continue to have serious disputes with Iran beyond its nuclear program. Iran's government is a repressive, authoritarian regime that sponsors terrorism, takes aggressive and destabilizing actions throughout the region, and engages in human rights abuses. Currently, the United States has in place several Iran sanctions laws and executive orders that impose powerful penalties for these destabilizing non-nuclear activities. In 2017, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act, which reaffirms our existing authorities to hold Iran accountable. I support the enforcement of non-nuclear Iran sanctions and the use of applicable waivers, consistent with the nuclear agreement. Moreover, if Iran wants to emerge from economic isolation and become a responsible member of the international financial and commercial system, it must also cease being a hub of money laundering, terrorist financing, and corrupt business practices. If Iran does not implement serious structural reforms and change its regional behavior, then it has only itself to blame.

Instead of engaging in reckless provocations, the Trump Administration should work with our allies and partners to pursue a meaningful dialogue with Iran to reduce tensions and strengthen the nuclear agreement. I appreciate your reaching out to me about this important issue, and please do not hesitate to contact me in the future about issues of importance to you.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth Warren
United States Senator

Washington, DC 309 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 Phone: 202-224-4543

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