Iran Nuclear Deal Might Be Delayed Until Regime Change in Tehran, Energy Secretary Says
'An agreement may await a next administration in Iran,' Chris Wright said on Sept. 6.
TL;DR
- A nuclear agreement with Iran may not occur until the current regime is toppled, according to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
- Wright suggested that destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities might be an alternative to an agreement.
- He stated that U.S. forces have significantly degraded Iran's ability to produce a nuclear weapon through bombing campaigns.
- An agreement may be contingent on a future administration in Iran.