Ayotte: Iran's Aggression Increases Despite Nuclear Deal

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Following reports that a U.S. Navy ship fired warning shots at an Iranian ship for sailing within 200 yards of the U.S. vessel, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte today released the following statement:

"Iran's unchecked aggression and malign activities throughout the Middle East continue to increase, despite assertions from the administration that the nuclear agreement between our countries would make Tehran a more cooperative global partner," said Senator Ayotte. "From multiple incidents between our Navy and Iranian ships and the detention of ten Navy sailors in January, to several ballistic missiles tests from Tehran, it's clear that the world's foremost state sponsor of terrorism has no interest in cooperating with international laws or agreements. To ensure the safety of our troops, our allies in the region, and our national security, this administration must take substantive actions to hold Iran accountable for their activities."

Ayotte continues to be a leading opponent of the administration's flawed Iran nuclear agreement, and has introduced legislation to impose comprehensive and tough new sanctions on Iran in response to their ballistic missile tests.

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