Issues Under Fire: Senate Claims Iran Can't Be Trusted With Its Own Money

Issues Under Fire: Senate Claims Iran Can't Be Trusted With Its Own Money 

While observing the full U.S. Senate debate the right to oversee any final deal the United States will sign with Iran, it became clear early on, that much of the focus remained on keeping Iran's assets frozen in place for as long as possible. Many Senators, if not most who spoke, feared releasing Iran's assets, because of what Tehran might do with their billions when they get them. 

Relentlessly accusing Tehran of being the world's foremost state sponsor of terror, Senator after Senator, Democrat and Republican made passionate arguments against releasing funds to a country that they say has no intention of eliminating its capacity to build a bomb. Arguing, the minute Tehran begin receiving sanctions relief, Iran would start using those resources to fund terror organizations worldwide, there was no mistaking the message; Iran can never be trusted with its own money. 

Some went so far as to suggest Iran would use some of its new cash to perfect its Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program to be able to reach the United States. Seeking to establish fear in hearts and minds of Americans, that if left unchecked, Iran could one day launch a nuclear warhead toward the homeland, Senate propagandizing alarmists presented one dire imaginary scenario after another.

Since there's few things like a nuclear mushroom cloud exploding over Main Street USA that'll get the American public's attention, painting Iran to be as much as a threat to the United States, as it is to its regional neighbors, was a tactic and strategy rarely strayed from. While significant attention was paid to the safety and security of Israel, it was obvious, these fear mongering sessions are designed to scare the crap out of an American audience.  

Conversely, with all the pent up demand in Iran for goods, services and multinational corporate investment, Tehran will be ready to spend and spend big when the sanctions are removed. With worldwide interest in the Iranian market, Tehran's first order of business is to kick-start its economy and reengage the international community through commerce and cooperation. The likelihood of  the Supreme Leader sitting around plotting the demise of the West, seems beyond unlikely. 

Bottom line: Based solely on unsubstantiated suspicions that Iran will engage in behaviors that'll threaten regional allies and or U.S. interests, the United States Senate is essentially arguing, it should act as trustees of Iranian assets until Iran can prove otherwise. Considering its unlikely Tehran can ever prove its intentions toward the West, the U.S. Senate could theoretically hold on to Iran's assets forever. Perhaps that's the plan. Podcast Below!