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| Stop Iran Rally in Times Square NY drew 1000's in support |
Jeffrey Wiesenfeld, co-organizer of the rally, emphasized that the success of the rally hinged on its bipartisan and cross-community participation:
[Watch Clip: Part D, 0:55–1:06]
The rally’s intent was clear: to apply public pressure on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and other key Democrats to oppose the Obama-backed JCPOA.
To broaden the coalition, organizers emphasized that this was more than a Jewish issue—it was a national security issue that united Americans across faiths and political lines: [Watch Clip: Part D, 1:10–1:25]
Despite this powerful protest, the Obama administration pushed the JCPOA through. Although the deal was presented as a diplomatic breakthrough, critics pointed out that it lacked robust verification and sunset clauses allowed Iran to resume sensitive nuclear activities within a decade. While Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer ultimately opposed the deal, their votes came only after its passage was assured.
In 2018, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu revealed a trove of secret Iranian nuclear documents, exposing Iran’s covert work on nuclear weapons under the codename "Project Amad" — proof that the regime had been lying to international inspectors even during negotiations. These revelations confirmed what the Stop Iran Rally organizers had warned: that the regime’s intentions remained unchanged.
The Obama administration’s strategy of engagement, built on hopeful assumptions, had empowered Iran with billions in sanctions relief. Tehran funneled much of that windfall to its Revolutionary Guard, proxies like Hezbollah, and regional destabilization.
Political Cowardice and Schumer’s Strategic Betrayal
He urged the Jewish community to withhold support from politicians who betray existential issues. [Watch Clip: Part D, 8:48–9:12]
