A much tougher nuclear deal is needed with Iran

UANI Senior Advisor Sir Graeme Lamb writes: "Fundamentally, the JCPOA was founded on a flawed doctrine: its supporters believed that by providing economic relief to a rogue state, we could coax it into moderating its behaviour. In reality, giving in to the demands of an aggressor may buy you some time, but it will not secure long-term safety. The Iranian regime has learnt that by posturing and threatening it can get what it wants from the West. This is a lesson that must be unlearnt. Despite the collapse of the agreement, the one thing on which all partners remain aligned is the need to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions. This common commitment must be used to bring the partners together once again to find a new deal. Iran needs to be shown that the only route to favourable business arrangements with western companies is to demonstrate a credible, transparent and long-term commitment not to pursue a nuclear arsenal at any time in the future."