US Should Stop JCPOA Negotiations Due to Iranian Kidnapping Scheme Indictment, Senator Says

The U.S. should end all negotiations with Iran about rejoining the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (see 2106240044) after the U.S. charged four Iranian intelligence officials this week with trying to kidnap a U.S. journalist, Sen. Jim Risch, R-Idaho, said July 14. The kidnapping scheme “demonstrates just how little regard the Iranian regime has for ongoing negotiations,” Risch said. “In light of all that is happening and the long list of Iranian offenses, it’s time for the administration to suspend the ongoing indirect negotiations with the Iranians.”