Arguing the Iran nuclear deal would not stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon and could even touch off a nuclear arms race in the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander said recently he will vote against, media and websites reported on Friday, August 28th.
The accord “does not sufficiently restrict Iran’s nuclear program and makes no effort to put a brake on its other conduct as the world’s largest state sponsor of terrorism,” the Maryville Republican said in a statement.
“The agreement puts some limits on Iran’s nuclear program, but it also legitimizes it, thereby encouraging a nuclear arms race in the most unstable area of the world,” Alexander said. “The agreement takes the pressure off Iran at a time when pressure is likely to succeed.”