Nuclear Proliferation - Page 106

December 20, 2015

2016 presidential candidates weigh in on Iran deal

After 20 months of meetings, Iran, the United States and its international negotiating partners reached a deal Tuesday that would curb Tehran’s nuclear ability for more than a decade in return for softening economic sanctions.

December 20, 2015

Done deal? Iran nuclear agreement to be announced Monday, report says

An agreement aimed at curbing Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief will likely be announced Monday, according to a published report. 

December 20, 2015

Capitol Hill leaders, presidential candidates raise bipartisan concerns about pending Iran nuclear deal

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Sunday led a chorus of bipartisan concern from congressional leaders and 2016 presidential candidates about an Iran nuclear agreement, amid reports that negotiators are expected to reach a provisional agreement.

December 20, 2015

McConnell: Any Iran nuclear deal will be 'very hard sell in Congress'

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Sunday that any Iran nuclear deal to which Secretary of State John Kerry agrees will be “a very hard sell in Congress.”

December 20, 2015

Kerry, world powers miss Saturday deadline for Iran nuclear deal

World leaders missed their Saturday deadline on an Iran nuclear deal, the third since talks resumed in late June as negotiators struggle to agree on such key points as lifting sanction and international site inspections.

December 20, 2015

Kerry: Reaching final Iran nuclear deal 'could go either way,' as deadline nears

Secretary of State John Kerry said Sunday that the U.S. and Iran are closer to reaching a final nuclear deal but expressed uncertainty about hitting their 48-hour deadline, saying negotiations “could go either way.”

December 20, 2015

Iranian FM believes nuke deal could lead to joint fight against extremism

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif urged world powers in a video message Friday to stop the “coercion and pressure” at the nuclear talks, suggesting a favorable agreement could open the door to cooperation on fighting extremism in the Middle East.

December 20, 2015

Iran takes hard stance on key provisions in nuke deal

Iran took a hard stance on two of the biggest demands of world powers in a final nuclear deal Thursday, rejecting any extraordinary inspection rules and warning that if the U.S. and other countries re-impose sanctions after the deal is done, it will ramp up enrichment of bomb-making materials.

December 20, 2015

Western diplomats reportedly back off requiring Iran to promptly disclose pre-2003 nuclear weapons work

U.S. and Western diplomats say they are willing to accept a nuclear deal with Iran that doesn't require Tehran to immediately disclose alleged work on atomic weapons prior to 2003, when the program first came to light.

December 20, 2015

Pentagon says US 'able to respond' if needed after Iran seizes cargo ship

The Pentagon said Wednesday that the U.S. would "be able to respond" if necessary to help a Marshall Islands-flagged ship that was diverted, and boarded, a day earlier by Iran -- though it remains unclear how far the U.S. Navy might be willing to go if the tense situation escalates.