Iran deal the best path

The Iran deal reached in Vienna is truly a historic diplomatic achievement. The deal keeps Iran from getting the bomb and keeps the United States out of another devastating war in the Middle East. The deal dramatically shrinks Iran’s nuclear program. Iran is retiring most of its centrifuges, shipping out most of its uranium stockpile and reducing how highly it enriches uranium. Iran is also converting its plutonium reactor to operate exclusively for research.

If Congress decides to reject the deal, it would also block the new inspections, restrictions and verifications that are obtained through this deal. Without a deal, Iran would have little incentive to scale back its nuclear program, and the U.S. could be forced into a military option.

In September, Congress is expected to vote on whether or not this agreement goes forward. I hope Sens. Patty Murray and Maria Cantwell, along with Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, will vote and speak out in favor of this accord, which will make the world a safer place. This deal is the best path to peace.

Anne Wright

Liberty Lake