Springs Times

Washington, D.C. – On June 27, Congressman Doug Lamborn co-led the introduction of a bipartisan House Resolution, reaffirming that it is United States policy that a nuclear Iran is impermissible. Congressman Lamborn was joined by Representatives Michael McCaul (R-TX), Brad Schneider (D-IL), Jared Golden (D-ME), Joe Wilson (R-SC), Rich McCormick (R-GA), Kathy Manning (D-NC), and Brad Sherman (D-CA).

“Iran currently has enough nuclear material for several nuclear weapons and is likely months away from producing a nuclear weapon,”said Congressman Lamborn. While the Biden administration has failed to convince Iran to abandon this path, I am pleased to co-lead this bipartisan bill declaring that is it the policy of the United States, our allies and partners. Crucially, this legislation recognizes and supports the freedom of action of our allies and partners to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, including Israel. We must pressure the Ayatollah’s regime and contest their malicious and destabilizing ambitions.”

“I am proud to join Rep. Lamborn in supporting this bipartisan resolution, which unambiguously declares that a nuclear Iran is unacceptable and that the United States will use all means necessary to prevent a nuclear Iran,” said Chairman McCaul.“In the face of unprecedented nuclear escalation by the Iranian regime, it is more vital than ever that the US make clear that nothing is off the table.”

Background:

• The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to enrich and stockpile uranium far in excess of the limits set under United Nations Security Council Resolution 2231.
• The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed in May 2023 that Iran is actively enriching uranium to 60% purity.
• This January, IAEA investigators discovered uranium particles were found enriched to 83.7% at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility.
• Uranium that is enriched to 90% is weapons-grade material.

Full text of the resolution may be found here.

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