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) A discussion and assessment of the commitment
of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to engage
in good-faith discussions with the United States to resolve
matters of concern through negotiation.
(c) FREEZING OF ASSETS OF IRANIAN FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS.—
The President shall, pursuant to the International Emergency Economic
Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.), block and prohibit
all transactions in all property and interests in property of an
Iranian financial institution if such property and interests in property
are in the United States, come within the United States,
or are or come within the possession or control of a United States
person
(4) Preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear
4 weapon is among the most urgent national security
5 challenges facing the United States.
(8) Nevertheless, to date, diplomatic overtures,
21 sanctions, and other non-kinetic actions toward Iran
22 have not caused the Government of Iran to abandon
23 its nuclear weapons program.
(b) DECLARATION OF POLICY.—It shall be the policy
4 of the United States to take all necessary measures, in5
cluding military action if required, to prevent Iran from
6 threatening the United States, its allies, or Iran’s neigh7
bors with a nuclear weapon.
8
SEC. 1222. UNITED STATES MILITARY PREPAREDNESS IN
9 THE MIDDLE EAST.
(1) military exercises conducted in the Persian
13 Gulf and Gulf of Oman emphasize the United States
14 resolve and the policy of the United States described
15 in section 1221(b) by enhancing the readiness of the
16 United States military and allied forces, as well as
17 signaling to the Government of Iran the commitment
18 of the United States to defend its vital national se19
curity interests;
(2) the President, as Commander in Chief,
21 should augment the presence of the United States
22 Fifth Fleet in the Middle East and to conduct mili23
tary deployments, exercises, or other visible, concrete
24 military readiness activities to underscore the policy
25 of the United States described in section 1221(b).
Originally posted by princeofpeace
We'll see. Ive been hearing "war next year with Iran" for over 2 years now.
Originally posted by bekod
reply to post by Wonderer2012
would you post a link to said NDDA2013 document. Not that you would make this up , but seen in in Gov format, proving that this is their intention would help, side not the US Gov will do all it can to keep Iran from building[ or so they think], a Nuke weapon
(8) Nevertheless, to date, diplomatic overtures,
21 sanctions, and other non-kinetic actions toward Iran
22 have not caused the Government of Iran to abandon
23 its nuclear weapons program.
Originally posted by DarknStormy
Originally posted by Wonderer2012
(8) Nevertheless, to date, diplomatic overtures,
21 sanctions, and other non-kinetic actions toward Iran
22 have not caused the Government of Iran to abandon
23 its nuclear weapons program.
What nuclear weapons program? I thought is was a nuclear energy program...
Originally posted by thecrippler
2 fatal errors:
1 - It has a date
2 - It is based on assumptions
So, nothing to see here...
IAEA
During both the first and second round of discussions, the Agency team requested access to the military site at Parchin. Iran did not grant permission for this visit to take place.
Intensive efforts were made to reach agreement on a document facilitating the clarification of unresolved issues in connection with Iran's nuclear programme, particularly those relating to possible military dimensions. Unfortunately, agreement was not reached on this document.
"It is disappointing that Iran did not accept our request to visit Parchin during the first or second meetings," IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said. "We engaged in a constructive spirit, but no agreement was reached."
IAEA
"As announced by the Director General earlier this week, we met today to discuss the structured approach paper. The Agency team came to the meeting in a constructive spirit with the desire and intention of finalising the paper. We presented a revised draft which addressed Iran's earlier stated concerns. However, there has been no progress and, indeed, Iran raised issues that we have already discussed and added new ones. This is disappointing. A date for a follow-on meeting has yet to be fixed."
Originally posted by princeofpeace
LOL next week, next month, next year. So NOW folks believe in legislation because its convenient?
Originally posted by seabag
reply to post by Wonderer2012
Nice thread! S&F OP!
It wouldn’t surprise me if war with Iran happens. After all, Iran continues to thumb its nose at the world and violate the NPT. When you sign an agreement then refuse to fulfill your obligation, especially in a situation as serious as nuclear proliferation, there are serious consequences.
After 2 visits to Iran in February, Iran refused to allow IAEA access to sites which is a CLEAR VIOLATION of the NPT agreement that Iran voluntarily signed!!!!
IAEA
During both the first and second round of discussions, the Agency team requested access to the military site at Parchin. Iran did not grant permission for this visit to take place.
Intensive efforts were made to reach agreement on a document facilitating the clarification of unresolved issues in connection with Iran's nuclear programme, particularly those relating to possible military dimensions. Unfortunately, agreement was not reached on this document.
"It is disappointing that Iran did not accept our request to visit Parchin during the first or second meetings," IAEA Director General Yukiya Amano said. "We engaged in a constructive spirit, but no agreement was reached."
The most recent visit to Iran was also unsuccessful. After its meeting with Iranian official on June 8, 2012, The IAEA Deputy Director General Herman Nackaerts had the following to say:
IAEA
"As announced by the Director General earlier this week, we met today to discuss the structured approach paper. The Agency team came to the meeting in a constructive spirit with the desire and intention of finalising the paper. We presented a revised draft which addressed Iran's earlier stated concerns. However, there has been no progress and, indeed, Iran raised issues that we have already discussed and added new ones. This is disappointing. A date for a follow-on meeting has yet to be fixed."
Iran is trying its best to usher in the "end of times" according to Khamenei and they'll likely succeed in at least ushering in their own demise.
edit on 11-7-2012 by seabag because: (no reason given)