The American rejection of the Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) has contributed to this escalating confrontation and has made it more, not less, difficult to constrain Iran’s nuclear program. Salvaging the JCPOA would help defuse this ongoing crisis while addressing nonproliferation concerns.
Pugwash appeals to all parties to avoid further escalatory steps that could lead to a disastrous conflict and calls on the international community and the UN urgently to seek a peaceful resolution of the current dangerous situation.
Hussain Al Sharistani, Former Minister and Deputy Prime Minister of Iraq
Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, Italy Secretary General of Pugwash
Sergio Duarte, Brazil, President of Pugwash
Saideh Lotfian, Iran, Chair of Pugwash Council
Steven Miller, US, Chair of Pugwash Executive Committee
Paolo Cotta-Ramusino, Italy Secretary General of Pugwash
Sergio Duarte, Brazil, President of Pugwash
Saideh Lotfian, Iran, Chair of Pugwash Council
Steven Miller, US, Chair of Pugwash Executive Committee