House Condemns Iran Nuclear Program

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The House of Representatives, by a vote of 404 to four, passed a resolution condemning the government of Iran for resuming its nuclear program. The resolution condemns Tehran for violating its nuclear nonproliferation obligations and expresses support for efforts -- including possible United Nations sanctions -- to ensure it meets its international commitments.

"Protecting American citizens from terrorism means keeping a watchful eye on nations like Iran," Republican House Speaker Dennis Hastert said.

"The Iranian government has blatantly ignored its international obligations and the Paris Agreement and instead headed down a path of dangerous, deadly destruction.

"With this resolution, we let the Iranian government know that its nuclear ambitions are simply unacceptable," Hastert, the chamber's top lawmaker, said after the vote.

Majority Leader John Boehner said the vote in Congress ratchets up pressure on Iran after earlier action by the international community.

"On February 4th, the international community sent a strong message to Iran when the International Atomic Energy Agency's Board of Governors referred Iran's nuclear program to the United Nations Security Council," said Boehner.

"This resolution sends a strong message to the Iranian government and makes clear that the United States will not stand idly by and tolerate Iran's path towards nuclear capability."

"We look forward to the day we can welcome Iran as a free, open, and responsible member of the international community," Boehner added.

"The Iranian people should know the United States will continue to work with them to promote democracy and freedom." READ MORE