President Joe Biden last week lifted sanctions against two missile producers associated with the Islamic Republic of Iran.
The commander-in-chief’s move to eliminate the Trump-era sanctions against the Iranian regime has drawn fierce criticism from U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks (R-Huntsville).
The North Alabama congressman on Friday led four of his fellow colleagues, including U.S. Rep. Barry Moore (R-Enterprise), in sending a letter to Biden sounding the alarm regarding the sanctions withdrawal.
The letter reads in part, “The radical new Iranian President, Ebrahim Raisi, and his cabinet are far less interested in even faking acceptable behaviors than his predecessor. By lifting any of these sanctions, your Administration would be empowering those who have been designated by the U.S. and the international community as participants in illegal and terrorist activity.”
“Mr. President, I urge you to maintain a maximum pressure campaign against Iran and disavow further relief of any other sanctions. Iran has proven they cannot be trusted. Providing Iran with the financial relief they request will put the United States in a position of weakness for future negotiations, permit Iran to continue their nuclear conventional build up, and line the pockets of extremists,” Brooks’ letter concludes.
In a statement released by Brooks’ office on Tuesday, the congressman noted Iran’s support for radical Islamic terrorist organizations that have partaken in violence against Israel, the United States’ closest ally in the volatile region.
“Joe Biden and his administration are appeasing the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism,” declared Brooks. “Remember not too long ago when terrorists were lobbing bombs into Israel killing innocent civilians? Those bombs were paid for by Iran.”
Brooks further stated that the president should “show some backbone” in combating Iranian aggression.
He concluded, “The Muslim Fundamentalist Iranian regime regularly lead mass chants of ‘Death to America.’ These people are dangerous, yet Joe Biden is offering them sanctions relief. Going easy on Iran is a grave mistake that will have disastrous results. Biden should show some backbone and ratchet up sanctions on Iran.”
Dylan Smith is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him on Twitter @DylanSmithAL
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