Vice President Kamala Harris Affirms Iran as America's Top Adversary Amid International Debate

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08/10/2024 21h14

**Harris Calls Iran America's Biggest Adversary Amid Rising Tensions**

In a recent interview, Vice President Kamala Harris unequivocally identified Iran as the United States' foremost adversary, igniting a debate about the country’s foreign policy priorities. Speaking to CBS' "60 Minutes," Harris directly criticized Iran, stating, "Iran has American blood on their hands," while underscoring the regime's dangerous potential to develop nuclear weapons.

This bold declaration has attracted scrutiny, especially amidst rising geopolitical tensions. Critics argue that dominant global powers like China and Russia pose more significant threats. Mary Kissel, former adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, expressed her surprise on social media, questioning the Vice President's assertion. Likewise, former Trump adviser Steve Cortes and Iranian nuclear researcher Sina Azodi also questioned Harris's stance, suggesting that Iran, while problematic, may not eclipse the threats posed by China and Russia.

Despite the criticism, Harris maintained her stance, emphasizing the continuous threats posed by Iran and its allies. She defended U.S. aid to Israel, particularly in view of the recent missile attacks, pointing out that such support enables Israel to defend itself against aggressive actions from Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.

The Trump administration's former officials also weighed in on the matter. Rob Greenway, a former National Security Council senior director, labeled China as a more significant threat by most estimations. Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump criticized the current administration over its handling of sanctions on Iran, alleging that easing restrictions has emboldened the regime and contributed to regional instability.

The debate continues as Iran's missile attacks persist and its nuclear activities advance. Harris criticized Trump's decision to pull out of the Iran nuclear deal, pointing to the exponential increase in centrifuges and enriched uranium as evidence of the growing threat. Statistics illustrate the shift; under Trump's stringent sanctions, Iran's oil exports were restricted to 400,000 barrels per day, while recent figures show exports have surged to 1.7 million barrels per day under the Biden administration.

The Biden administration, facing pressure both domestically and internationally, has reiterated its position on maintaining but not actively enforcing sanctions on Iran. As tensions remain high, questions about America's foreign policy direction and the strategies to address Iran's ambitions continue to loom large on the global stage.

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