Almost exactly 10 years ago, President Barack Obama’s historic nuclear deal was on the cusp of being sealed, but it was later derailed by the US violating the agreement. This led to a war between Israel and Iran. Now, under President Joe Biden, tensions have escalated once again.
Biden had an opportunity to correct course and restore the nuclear deal, but his team missed the window for negotiations. The Iranian government’s nuclear program advanced rapidly, making it capable of producing enough enriched material for a nuclear weapon in weeks.
The war between Israel and Iran resulted in hundreds of innocent deaths, destruction, and increased instability in the Middle East. While President Joe Biden was criticized for failing to address this crisis, some blame can be laid at the feet of previous administrations.
Critics argue that Trump’s military strikes on Iran only set back its nuclear program by as little as a month, but this has done more harm than good. Diplomacy is still the only demonstrable way to limit Iran’s nuclear program and prevent war.
In recent months, the US has seen an authoritarian takeover of the government under President Trump. Court orders are being ignored, and MAGA loyalists have taken control of key agencies. This is not hyperbole; the situation is dire.
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Source: https://theintercept.com/2025/06/29/biden-iran-nuclear-deal-israel