Decertifying the Iran Nuclear Deal Would Not Increase U.S. Leverage

Commentary

Oct 5, 2017

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani delivers remarks at a news conference during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, September 20, 2017

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani delivers remarks at the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, September 20, 2017

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This commentary was originally published by Jewish Journal on October 4, 2017.

It is no secret that President Donald Trump does not like the Iran nuclear deal, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). He has twice certified Iranian compliance with the agreement. He must decide whether to do so again by Oct. 15....

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Dalia Dassa Kaye is the director of the Center for Middle East Public Policy and a senior political scientist at the nonprofit, nonpartisan RAND Corporation.