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Congressional Hearing: The Future of Iranian Terror and Threats to the U.S.

Original title: THE FUTURE OF IRANIAN TERROR AND ITS THREAT TO THE U.S. HOMELAND

January 1, 2016

national security Iran counterterrorism foreign policy intelligence

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.
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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The subcommittee met to hear expert testimony on the future of Iran's use of and the potential threat these networks pose to the United States.

Who testified at the hearing?

The witnesses were Tzvi Kahn (Foreign Policy Initiative), Ilan Berman (American Foreign Policy Council), and Bilal Y. Saab (Atlantic Council).

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

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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.

Peter T. King

Connected Entities

personIlan Berman“Vice President, American Foreign Policy Council”Map →

personBilal Y. Saab“Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council”Map →

personPeter T. King“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence”Map →

personBrian Higgins“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationSubcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence“The body conducting the hearing”Map →

personTzvi Kahn“Senior Policy Analyst, Foreign Policy Initiative”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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