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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing: The Future of Iranian Terror and Threats to the U.S.
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript of a 2016 House Subcommittee hearing regarding the potential threats posed by Iranian-backed terror networks to the United States. Experts provided testimony on Iran's regional activities and the implications of the Iranian nuclear agreement.
The hearing serves as a formal record of Congressional oversight regarding U.S. national security policy toward Iran, specifically addressing concerns about and the impact of the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security
The agency is responsible for implementing policies and strategies discussed during the hearing regarding national security threats.
Iranian Government
The regime is the subject of the subcommittee's investigation and policy critique.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on February 11, 2016, in the Cannon House Office Building.
- The subcommittee examined the future of Iran's use of terror proxies and the threat to the U.S. homeland.
- Chairman Peter T. King expressed formal opposition to the Iranian nuclear agreement.
- The Chairman cited the release of photographs of U.S. sailors detained in Iran as evidence of the regime's nature.
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- The hearing included testimony from three experts: Tzvi Kahn, Ilan Berman, and Bilal Y. Saab.
- The subcommittee is part of the House Committee on Homeland Security.
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Post-Nuclear Agreement Oversight
The hearing highlights the immediate legislative pushback and oversight efforts following the signing of the Iranian nuclear agreement.
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