In this PJ Media article, Matt Margolis argues that Barack Obama’s renewed defense of the Iran nuclear deal ignores years of evidence that the agreement empowered Tehran rather than stopping its nuclear ambitions.
- Obama reportedly claimed on Stephen Colbert’s show that the Iran deal “worked,” saying it removed 97% of Iran’s enriched uranium without missiles, mass casualties, or closing the Strait of Hormuz.
- Margolis counters that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action failed because it did not permanently block Iran’s path to nuclear weapons and instead gave the regime time, money, and legitimacy.
- The article notes that Obama could not get the deal ratified by the Senate and instead treated it as an executive agreement, despite opposition from figures such as Chuck Schumer.
- Schumer’s objection is cited as evidence that even some Democrats feared Iran would gain sanctions relief while ultimately preserving its nuclear and regional power ambitions.
- Margolis argues that sanctions relief and access to frozen assets gave Tehran a major financial boost, including an estimated $150 billion in previously frozen funds and $1.7 billion in cash from the U.S.
- The article says Iran quickly showed bad faith after the deal by testing ballistic missiles, seeking nuclear-related technology, and violating material limits documented by international monitors.
- Margolis also points to reports that Iran’s nuclear stockpile grew even while the Obama administration described the program as frozen.
- The piece frames Obama’s latest defense of the JCPOA as legacy protection rather than honest analysis, while criticizing Stephen Colbert for not challenging the claim.
Read the full story: https://pjmedia.com/matt-margolis/2026/05/17/obama-just-claimed-his-iran-deal-worked-heres-the-proof-it-didnt-n4952961
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