The Nuclear Deal With Iran Won't Make the World a Safer Place
b'What\\u2019s not to like? The deal reached between Iran and six world powers in July is a major diplomatic breakthrough. In exchange for Tehran halting its nuclear weapons programme, the West will lift the sanctions that have been crippling Iran\\u2019s economy for the last decade. The deal was hailed by President Obama as \\u2018a historic understanding\\u2019 and met with cheers of approval from around the world. Of course, the agreement doesn\\u2019t guarantee that Iran will never get the bomb some time in the future. But its supporters argue that in a complex world it\\u2019s the best option going. There will be no pre-emptive strike on Iran\\u2019s nuclear facilities for at least 10 years. The freeing up of over \\xa3100 billion of frozen assets will increase Iran\\u2019s stability, and the improved communication and trade between Iran and other countries will strengthen the hand of those Iranians who want their nation to be part of the modern world. The deal is a major step towards making the world a safer place. That\\u2019s the line of those who support...\\nSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/intelligencesquared.\\n\\nSee acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices'