The JCPOA was worse
Backlash against the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between the United States and Iran in mid-June has been swift and striking from the American right. Conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro called it “a disaster.” Rebeccah…
Assessment
Conservative critics are drawing direct comparisons between the current U.S.-Iran MoU and the 2015 JCPOA, arguing the new agreement is equally or more flawed. The backlash suggests the deal has failed to satisfy right-wing national security hawks who had hoped for a tougher approach. The key question is whether this opposition will translate into political pressure that alters the agreement or its implementation.