Iran in the Democratic Party’s Election Manifesto
The Democratic Party’s manifesto has been released ahead of the party’s convention in Chicago.
This manifesto, which was mostly prepared by the drafting committee before Biden stepped down and Harris entered the election, encompasses the party and its candidate’s approach to various areas of politics, social and economic management, and international interactions.
Naturally, a significant portion of the policies have been developed with a progressive approach, and it should be noted that the progressive and ultra-liberal policy of the left-wing Democrats, which differs from the common concept of the political left outside the United States, has gained significant influence. In foreign policy, the approaches of the Biden administration are endorsed and reflected in this manifesto. However, the issue of Iran and the Middle East remains evolving, and what Biden has done and what Harris is set to do are influenced by the unique dynamics of regional developments.
One of the most important points regarding Iran is the not-so-unexpected emphasis of the manifesto on Trump’s mistake in withdrawing from the JCPOA. The Democrats do not promise a return to the JCPOA, but rather promise that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.
The Democratic Party’s manifesto speaks from a position of strength regarding Iran and describes Trump’s behavior in response to Iran’s attacks and provocations as a position of weak incompetence. Specifically, Trump’s reactions to Iran’s attack on the Ain al-Assad base are highlighted in this statement. The Democrats have approached one of the most important foreign policy issues, which is naturally the Gaza crisis, with caution and a repetition of past rhetoric. The repetition of support for Israel and its sovereignty, along with the emphasis on helping the people of Gaza and establishing a Palestinian state, are key points of the manifesto. All of this is included in a manifesto that may differ somewhat from Harris’s foreign policy. Kamala Harris’s National Security Advisor is Philip Gordon, who was a member of the JCPOA negotiating team in 2015. We have provided the specific section related to Iran in the Democratic Party’s manifesto for you to become familiar with its details.
