U.S. Representative Gary Peters Statement on Outcome of Iran Talks in Geneva

Statement

Today, U.S. Representative Gary Peters released the following statement regarding the interim deal reached with Iran:

"The interim deal reached with Iran is a step toward what has long been and what must continue to be our objective: ensuring that Iran never obtains nuclear weapons capability. Negotiations were made possible by the strong sanctions that have been imposed by the international community and United States Congress. Moving forward, we need to continue work closely with our allies, including Israel and our Gulf partners, to ensure that the global community is unified in confronting the Iranian nuclear threat.

"The burden is now squarely on Iran to be transparent and uphold its commitments. Iran must now cooperate according to its obligations and take concrete actions to show it is serious about abandoning its nuclear weapon ambitions, or further sanctions will be needed. The six months ahead are critical; Congress and the Administration must remain vigilant until we have ensured, along with our allies, that Iran no longer has nuclear weapons capability that poses a threat to the region and the international community."

Peters cosponsored and supported HR 850, The Nuclear Iran Prevention Act of 2013, which would impose stronger sanctions on Iran. It passed the U.S. House of Representatives with bipartisan support in July.

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