Israel Details Objections to Iran Nuclear Deal
Israel has created a list of requirements it says are needed in a final deal with Iran over its nuclear program.
The list was presented Monday by Yuval Steinitz, Israel’s minister of intelligence and strategic affairs, The New York Times reported, to reporters at a hotel in Jerusalem.
Steinitz said the modifications to the final agreement, which is scheduled to be finalized by the end of June, will make it more acceptable to Israel.
Among the requirements on the list, according to The New York Times, is ending Iranian research and development on advanced centrifuges; closing the underground Fordo facility; requiring Iran to disclose past nuclear activities with military uses; and requiring Iran to allow nuclear inspectors into the country “anytime, anywhere.”
Steinitz said Israel had put forth an alternative to the framework agreement announced last week.
“The alternative is not necessary to declare war on Iran,” he said. “It is to increase pressure on Iran and stand firm and make Iran make serious concessions and have a much better deal.” Israel also has prepared a list of 10 questions to the negotiators of the framework agreement with Iran.
Among the questions listed in the document are:
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Why are sanctions that took years to put in place being removed immediately?
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Given Iran’s track record of concealing illicit nuclear activities, why can’t inspectors conduct inspections anywhere, anytime?
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Why will Iran be allowed to continue R&D on centrifuges far more advanced than those currently in its possession?
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