Don T Make A Bad Deal With Iran Rhetorical Analysis

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In his article, “Don’t Make a Bad Deal With Iran”, Yuval Steinitz states that Obama has to stand by his proclamation that no deal with Iran is a fitter option than a bad deal. Steinitz claims that many experts claim that a deal with Iran should incorporate an imperfect compromise are a better option than no compromise. However, Steinitz claims that they are wrong. One argument in his article is if the U.S makes an imperfect deal with Iran, the agreement would allow Iran to pursue with their nuclear program and eventually lead to the same outcome as what happened with North Korea. The agreement with North Korea left their nuclear efficiency unharmed and they were able to make nuclear weapons in the future years. Also if the U.S hands over an …show more content…

We should choose the “no deal” option because it will give us the opportunity for a better deal with Iran in the future. Standing for what we believe is right, will send Iran a message that basically is the only way to deal with this is to make fundamental compelling compromises. Not choosing to make a deal with Iran right now does not mean that we failed, it can be regarded as, “a qualified success, since it would represent the integrity of an international community adhering to its principles rather than sacrificing the future of global security because it is distracted by the worthy fight against Islamic State terrorists” (Steinitz). We don’t want to end up with the same outcome that happened in the Iraq war and insure that Iran never gains access to nuclear weapons. Taking the “no deal” option would, “Rather than being a defeat for the United States, a refusal to accept a bad deal in Vienna could strengthen the Obama administration at home and abroad. It would help rebuild its bruised credibility and influence in the Middle East and hopefully increase the odds that the administration can ultimately achieve the goal of peacefully, verifiably bolting the door on Iran’s illicit nuclear ambitions”(Lieberman). To conclude the U.S should realize who they are dealing with, “We should remember that one way Iran wins is if it is able to divide the diverse coalition of countries and interests that has mobilized against it — to drive a wedge between the United States and its foreign partners; between Democrats and Republicans in Washington, and between Congress and the executive branch. Conversely, the way to defeat Iran’s nuclear ambitions is by standing united, both at home and abroad” (Lieberman). To make a final deal with Iran that will suit everyone’s interest is tough. The United States choice is either

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