by Congressman Hank Johnson, The Guardian For the American people who don\u2019t want to see another US war in the Middle East or a nuclear-armed Iran: finally there is victory. The news on Tuesday that our country has led a decisive international action to peacefully prevent the emergence of another nuclear-armed nation \u2013 after decades of teetering on the brink of war \u2013 is to be welcomed.<\/p>\n We have seen Iran\u2019s nuclear program grow since the 1990s yet now, after a few years of concerted efforts, diplomacy has put an end to the possibility of a nuclear-armed\u00a0Iran<\/a>. We have the opportunity to stand behind a strong deal, to overcome the temptation of dangerous, combustible alternatives brought forth out of fear and recklessness.<\/p>\n Now that an accord has been reached, Congress must decide whether it will choose peace and support the deal or choose conflict by voting against it.<\/p>\n We have seen the devastating consequences of starting two wars in the Middle East, and I am hopeful that Congress will learn from our past mistakes. We need both the critical support of the international community and any hope of a peaceful resolution in the near future. We cannot afford to gamble with the security of our nation and our allies.<\/p>\n Under the Joint Plan of Action (JPOA) signed in 2013, we successfully stopped Iran from expanding its uranium enrichment and heavy water reactor programs. In compliance with the preliminary agreement, Iran eliminated what had for years been its most sensitive stockpile of enriched uranium, a prime ingredient that could have been further enriched for a nuclear weapon. The JPOA has ensured the International Atomic Energy Agency has had unprecedented access to Iran\u2019s facilities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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