US Senators Urge Extension of Iran Energy Sanctions

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

63% : For her part, Rosen argued that the 1996 bill "helped bring Iran to the negotiating table", and that the new legislation "ensures we maintain the full range of our economic and diplomatic tools to prevent Iran from ever acquiring a nuclear weapons capability."Last Tuesday, Senator Hagerty issued a statement to announce his support for the bill.
56% :Iran responded to the text, and reportedly asked for reassurances that the US respects Tehran's red lines.
42% : "As Iran increases its nuclear and ballistic missile threats and its support for terrorism and militancy in the Middle East, the United States should not ease sanctions and make it easier for the regime to continue its malign behavior," he said.
39% : He added that US sanctions are a necessary deterrent for this dangerous and unstable regime, which is why the bill will make the cornerstone of sanctions on Iran permanent.
32% : The bipartisan bill comes as the US and Iran appear to be close to a nuclear deal, after the European Union sent a final offer for reaching a deal on nuclear talks that started between both sides 16 months ago.

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