Republican Senator John Kennedy (Louisiana) said Monday that Iran has been 'severely weakened' and compared the regime to a very old man who 'can't even handle a cold,' according to a statement published by a Middle East news channel. Kennedy said a bad deal is unacceptable and that if no progress is made within 60 days, the US should re-enter and 'act against them with force.'
Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) issued some of the toughest rhetoric yet from a U.S. lawmaker regarding the ongoing nuclear talks with Iran, framing the choice as between progress within a 60-day window or renewed military action.
Speaking Monday morning, Kennedy said Iran has been 'severely weakened' and is now like 'a very old man who can't even handle a cold.' He stated that failing to reach a deal is acceptable, but a bad deal is not. 'If within a reasonable period — 60 days or any other period — there is no progress, I think we should go back in and act against them with force,' Kennedy said, adding: 'We should devour them and spit their bones onto the ground.'
The remarks come amid a flurry of U.S. political debate over the emerging agreement. As The Zioneer has reported, several senators — both Republican and Democratic — have voiced concerns. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) called it worse than the 2015 JCPOA, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) termed it 'complete surrender,' and former Vice President Mike Pence argued for dismantling Iran's nuclear and missile programs entirely. A 60-day deadline set by President Trump is reportedly approaching.
Kennedy's comments align with the hawkish camp but are notable for their visceral imagery and explicit threat of a new U.S. strike. He is among a growing number of lawmakers calling for Congress to have a say, though his remarks did not address the recently passed Senate resolution requiring congressional approval for military action against Iran.
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