Trump's MOU with Iran is a Mistake of Epic Proportions

 This proposed MOU with Iran may be one of the biggest mistakes of Trump's presidency.

I supported Donald Trump every time he was on the ballot, and I continue to support many of his policies. On Iran, however, I believe he is profoundly wrong.

The current Iranian regime should not be rewarded, accommodated, or rehabilitated before it fundamentally changes its behavior. Any reconstruction assistance or normalization of relations should come only after a clear and unconditional abandonment of its hostile policies—not as an incentive in hopes that the regime will suddenly become cooperative.

After World War II, the United States helped rebuild Germany and Japan, but only after their unconditional surrender and complete defeat. We did not provide aid as a bargaining chip to persuade them to behave responsibly. Iran today is nowhere near that point, and there is little evidence that its leadership intends to move in that direction.

Since the 1979 revolution, the Iranian regime has consistently supported militant proxies, sponsored regional instability, and pursued policies openly hostile to both Israel and the United States. Its backing of Hezbollah is only one example. Given that record, any agreement with Tehran should be viewed with extreme skepticism.

The prospect of such a regime acquiring nuclear weapons is unacceptable. Iran's leaders have repeatedly demonstrated hostility toward Israel and the broader West, and their actions have done little to inspire confidence that they can be trusted with capabilities of that magnitude.

This MOU should be rescinded immediately. The United States should pursue a policy that recognizes the nature of the current Iranian regime rather than placing faith in promises that history suggests are unlikely to be kept.