An Update from CUFI Action Fund
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Whether you're an optimist, a pessimist or somewhere in between, this
week's Action Update has something for everyone. From predictable
behavior by the Islamic Republic, to surprising twists in the Iran saga
and, not least, some welcome vigor from Israel's allies on Capitol
Hill, we're covering it all.

Anyone Surprised?

The moment the most recent round of Iran nuclear talks in Vienna
commenced, the Iranians called for a complete end to US sanctions
against the Islamic Republic. Last week, and many times before, we dove
into the fundamental flaw in these talks. So, it should not come as a
great surprise that the talks ended with nothing accomplished
whatsoever.

The silver lining to all of this is that the US did not capitulate to
Iran's extreme demands. And while that may not seem like much, its
better than the alternative. Nonetheless, the world continues to be
confronted with a belligerent, terrorist supporting, nuclear weapons
seeking, pariah state in the Islamic Republic of Tehran. Something must
be done.

Anyone Listening?

After the most recent Iran negotiations misfire, French President
Emmanuel Macron said, "It is difficult to reach an agreement if the
Gulf states, Israel and all those whose security is directly affected
are not involved."

Couple things.... First, Macron is right, and the CUFI Action Fund, as
well as virtually everyone else who is actually concerned with
preventing a nuclear Iran, have been saying for quite some time that one
should include in this process those most threatened by Iran - namely
Israel and the Arab states. Second, while it is a bit surprising that
this is coming from the French President, we'll take it; the question
is, will the Biden Administration listen or plod forward on another soon
to be failed round of talks?

There are a few axioms of political science that have held true over the
years. All politics is local is one. Nothing against our Parisian
friends, but another that should be quickly gaining favor is that if you
find your negotiating position weaker than the French, you're off the
reservation.

Anyone Opposed?

Raise your hand if you think Iran should be allowed to target American
citizens for kidnapping and other crimes without any consequence.
Nobody? Ok, let's try another. Raise your hand if you believe the
Palestinian Authority should receive foreign aid while continuing its
pay-to-slay policy. Still no one? Well, we agree, and that's why this
week the CUFI Action Fund is coming out in support of two important
pieces of legislation.

First, we are backing the

**Masih Alinejad Harassment and Unlawful Targeting (HUNT) Act**, which
will sanction Iranian individuals, banks and others associated with
efforts to target American citizens. This bipartisan bill, led by
Senators Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Pat Toomey (R-PA), is about as common
sense as it gets. We look forward to the legislation swiftly landing on
the President's desk.

The second bill we're supporting is the

**Taylor Force Martyr Prevention Act** led by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).
This legislation strengthens the Treasury Department's existing
anti-terrorism financing authorities to more effectively target banks
which are used to facilitate or promote martyr payments to terrorists or
banks who knowingly provide financial services to Hamas.

Both bills are important reminders about the danger's freedom loving
people face from the Iranian regime and their proxies. It is up to all
of us to ensure that those forces of evil are countered at every turn.
Effective legislation targeting the regime and its tentacle's is just
one way, ensuring that billions don't flow into their coffers as a
result of Iran's nuclear blackmail is another.

Sincerely,

CUFI Action Fund Team

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