Minister of National Infrastructure, Energy & Water Dr. Yuval Steinitz on Tuesday, 19 Menachem Av, released the following statement in reply to recent remarks by US Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz regarding the nuclear agreement with Iran:

“If I were American, I would oppose the agreement.

“I would oppose the agreement because it ensures from the outset Iran’s becoming a nuclear power capable of producing dozens of atomic bombs per month, ten years from today.

“I would oppose the agreement because it is likely to lead to a nuclear arms race between Iran and the Sunni Arab states – in complete contravention of the avowed policy of the US.

“I would oppose the agreement because even in the short term, the inspections are not immediate and invasive, as was promised at the start.

“I would oppose the agreement because it harms the national security of the United States, Israel and every Western country.”

Minister Steinitz met with US Energy Secretary Moniz approximately two months ago in Washington for talks on the Iranian nuclear issue and other energy matters as well.

(YWN – Israel Desk, Jerusalem)