Heinrich discusses implications of preemptive military strikes against Iran

During a U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee hearing to consider the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), the long-term comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran that will verifiably prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) discussed with U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter the consequences and risks a military strike against Iran would have on the U.S. and the implications it would have on rolling back Iran’s nuclear program.