Senate confirms shaper of Iran nuclear deal to senior defense post

Republicans, spurred by the right-wing pro-Israel community, targeted Kahl principally for his role when he was national security adviser to then-Vice President Joe Biden in shaping the Iran deal.

Colin Kahl participates in a panel discussion about Iran's nuclear program on Capitol Hill, February 21, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Colin Kahl participates in a panel discussion about Iran's nuclear program on Capitol Hill, February 21, 2012 in Washington, DC.

(photo credit: CHIP SOMODEVILLA / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / AFP)

ByRON KAMPEAS/JTA

APRIL 29, 2021 04:46