Netanyahu has no concrete action plan to offer on Iran: Obama Admn
March 04, 2015 00:35
Rejecting Israeli claims that the deal being negotiated with Iran would put it on the path of nuclear weapons, the Obama administration today lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he has no concrete action plan to offer on Iran.
"We are pursuing a deal that verifiably prevents Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Where is the alternative? Simply demanding that Iran completely capitulate is not a plan, nor would any country support us in that position. The Prime Minister offered no concrete action plan," a senior administration official said after the Netanyahu delivered his joint address to the Congress.
In his speech, marked by thunderous applause and standing ovation from Congressmen and Senators, the Israeli prime minister claimed that the deal being negotiated would make Iran a nuclear weapon state.
"We have been using -- and continue to use -- the pressure of sanctions to achieve a good deal. We have been absolutely clear that the current negotiations are about preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. These negotiations are not an opening to a rapprochement with Iran," the official said requesting anonymity.
"This administration does not 'trust' the Iranian regime. That is why we are not 'trusting' Iran to implement its commitments -- we are insisting on unprecedented transparency and monitoring regime that would allow us to verify Iran's compliance with its obligations, promptly detect any attempt to cheat or breakout, and respond appropriately," the official said.
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