The Iranian nuclear file and the policies of Tehran in the Middle East countries have dominated a seminar hosted by the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, held this week, amid warnings against possible “direct confrontation” between Israel and Iran on the backdrop of the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) establishment of bases for missiles and drones on Syrian territories.
Former Conservative cabinet minister Sir Malcolm Rifkind talked, during the seminar, about the nuclear deal as the date of May 12 approaches, the date when US President Donald Trump will announce his decision whether to stay or withdraw from the deal. He said that UK, France and Germany; the western countries partnering with the US in the nuclear deal with Iran, are attempting to keep the agreement as it is.
However, Rifkind noted that the three European countries can't alone decide the European Union policy towards Iran.
What is more dangerous now is the file of Iran’s policy in Syria – Iran is not only supporting the Head of Syrian regime Bashar Assad to stay in power but is also extending its power to the Mediterranean Sea, said Rifkind.
He added that what has happened is dangerous, given that Iran established a long-term base, near Homs, from where a drone was launched.
Former CIA Officer Jack Caravelli said that the nuclear deal is only an agreement among six countries and Iran, therefore it is possible to withdraw from it, although the US usually doesn’t withdraw from agreements already signed by the former administration.
Analyst Jonathan Paris stated that reports reveal that the actual ruler of Syria is not Assad but Qassem Suleimani. Whereas, MP Jim Shannon slammed Iran and depicted it as one of the worst committers of violations against human rights.
