Debate is also skewed by one’s access to the documents. Those who have seen the trove or been briefed on the content, are impressed by their scope. Those who haven’t note that the general thrust was already known, and that it was known Iran lied. 2/6
I believe the documents underscore the need for the limits and verification brought about by the JCPOA. More important right now, though, is the need for answers to the new questions raised by the archive. 3/6
IAEA member states should support the agency’s quest for answers. The IAEA should be granted access to new sites identified by the archive, including locations where documents and equipment were stored. 4/6
In 2015, the IAEA judged that that Iran’s nuclear weapons programme did not advance beyond an exploratory stage. The US intelligence community reached a similar conclusion. I want to know if the evidence gives them reason to reassess this judgement. 5/6
Supporters and opponents of the JCPOA alike have a common interest in supporting the IAEA role in rendering judgement on the documents. 6/6
