Leading Arab, Jewish and Iranian Groups Jointly Welcome Framework for Preventing Nuclear-Armed Iran
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April 6, 2015
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Leading Arab, Jewish and Iranian Groups Jointly Welcome Framework for Preventing Nuclear-Armed Iran
WASHINGTON–The Arab American Institute (AAI), J Street, and the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) issued the following joint statement regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action framework struck by Iran and the P5+1:
We congratulate President Obama, Secretary Kerry, and the US negotiating team for successfully reaching an historic agreement that provides a framework for preventing a nuclear-armed Iran and averts a disastrous war. While there is much work to be done to address our remaining concerns regarding Iran's objectionable policies, reaching a final agreement by June on the nuclear issue is an important step to enhancing American and regional security.
As Arab Americans, Jewish Americans, and Iranian Americans, we are especially cognizant of what this agreement may mean for the Middle East. This deal may provide an important first step toward de-escalating regional tensions and pave the way for resolving the many conflicts that still persist. The lesson that we all must learn from these successful negotiations is that diplomacy works. This deal demonstrates that no disagreement should be so deeply entrenched that it cannot be resolved through the give-and-take of serious diplomacy.
Instead of taking the easy road and continuing to escalate, President Obama and his administration decided to give diplomacy a chance to succeed. Today, the world is better off thanks to the work of all the diplomats involved in these negotiations, and those who supported their work. If the lessons of this long process can be successfully applied to our continued concerns with Iran, as well as the myriad other issues that continue to confront the region, there is hope for a brighter future in the Middle East.
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