UN General Assembly
2020

Five years ago, in removing the sanctions on Iran, the leading Powers of the world opened the door of a tiger’s cage and then they simply hoped for the best. But instead, exactly as I warned five years ago, we who live in the Middle East are suffering the consequences of that irresponsible deal. A richer and emboldened Iran use the billions that flowed into its coffers to fuel its campaign of carnage and conquest across the region while, thankfully, President Trump recognized the disastrous nuclear deal for what it was and he acted. He restored United States sanctions, forced countries to choose between doing business with America or doing business with Iran and took out the world’s most dangerous terrorist, Qassem Suleimani. And last month, when the Security Council refused to extend an arms embargo on Iran, the United States snapped back the sanctions. While the Security Council is divided, we in the region are united. Both Arabs and Israelis are together urging for tough action on Iran. And when Arabs and Israelis agree, others should pay attention.