Nuclear Talks with Iran Likely to be Extended Past July 20
Diplomats said a deal with Iran concerning its nuclear program will not be completed by the July 20, the six-month interim deadline, and that “significant gaps” remain.
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Deadline for Iranian Nuclear Deal Close to Expiring; Netanyahu Warns West
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned any nuclear deal leaving Iran the capability to enrich uranium would be “catastrophic,” as significant gaps remain with a six-month interim deal with Iran expires on July 20.
Kerry to Vienna as Nuclear Talk Stall
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will hold a rare face to face meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif in Vienna to determine Iran’s commitment to reaching a nuclear agreement with the West.
Israel Skeptical of Iran Nuclear Deal by Deadline
Israel does not expect a nuclear agreement will be reach by the July deadline, according to a high level Israeli government minister.
Iran, West in Final Push in Nuclear Talks
A July 20 deadline looms for a ‘historic’ nuclear agreement with Iran as the sixth and final round of negotiations with Western powers and Iran begun in Vienna.
U.S. Nuke Sites Becoming More Vulnerable to Attack
In trying to save money, the United States’ nuclear sites are increasingly becoming more vulnerable to attack, according to a government watchdog group.
Israel Sends Emergency Delegation to U.S. Over Iran Nuke Talks
As negotiations for a nuclear agreement with Iran enters its final stage with a deadline looming just weeks away, Israel sent an emergency high-level delegation to Washington to express its concerns.
Iran, Russia to Finalize Deal for Two More Nuclear Plants
Russia plans to build two more nuclear power plants in Iran. After months of negotiations, the deal is expected to be signed this week.
Iran Rejects ‘Excessive Demands’ in Nuke Talks
With a July 20 deadline rapidly approaching, Iran said it would not accept ‘excessive demands’ the West was trying to impose on its nuclear program.
Iraq Comes Up, as Negotiators Meet for the Fifth Round of Nuclear Talks in Vienna
Iran’s negotiations continued with six global powers regarding its nuclear program continued in Vienna, marking the fifth round of talks hoping to reach a comprehensive agreement by July 20. Alongside the nuclear talks, U.S. and Iranian diplomats discussed the crisis in Iraq.
Iran threatens to resume enrichment if nuclear talks fail
Failure to reach a deal on Iran’s nuclear program would force Tehran to resume uranium enrichment activities, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi was quoted as saying on Thursday.
Iran Offers to Cut Plutonium Creation Capability to Reach Deal with West
Iran is “busy redesigning” a planned research reactor to sharply cut its potential output of plutonium – a potential nuclear bomb fuel, a senior Iranian official said in comments that seemed to address a key dispute in negotiations with world powers.
Nuclear Negotiations with Iran ‘Hit a Wall’
Iran, after talks with senior U.S. officials, questioned whether a July deadline for a nuclear deal with world powers will be met, fueling doubts on the outcome as France spoke out, saying talks on curbing Tehran’s uranium enrichment had “hit a wall”.
US Assembles Diplomatic Team for Iran nuke talks
The U.S. is reassembling key members of the diplomatic team that held secret negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program, leading to a breakthrough agreement, and sending them to Geneva for direct talks with representatives from Tehran in hopes of making progress toward a comprehensive final deal.
Iran’s Reactor Fuel Demands Stall Nuclear Talks
Iran says it should be able to produce fuel for its Bushehr nuclear power plant, however world powers are unlikely to agree to its demands and places the July deadline for a deal in jeopardy.
UN Investigation of Iranian Nuclear Program May Slow Talks
The head of the UN nuclear agency suggested Monday that a probe of suspected atomic arms work by Iran may stretch into next year — which would push Tehran’s overall nuclear agreement with world powers long past the July 20 target date.
Obama: ‘Very real chance’ of breakthrough agreement with Iran
In a much-anticipated speech delineating his foreign policy for the remainder of his term in office, US President Barack Obama said Wednesday that his administration’s refocus toward international cooperation provided a new opportunity to resolve tensions over Iran’s nuclear program. While warning that the odds of success are “still long” in getting Iran to give up its nuclear weapons development, he said that “for the first time in a decade, we have a very real chance of achieving a breakthrough agreement.”
West Expects Too Much from Iran Over Its Nuclear Program
Western governments expect too much from Iran in negotiations over its nuclear program, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said on Monday amid the stalled diplomatic effort.
Source: Iran Tested Detonators For Nuclear Weapons Unknown To IAEA
Iran has conducted several high-explosive tests on detonators designed for its nuclear weapons program, according to a former officer of the regime’s Revolutionary Guards.
Iran: UN report proves nuclear ambitions are peaceful
Iran on Saturday said the latest UN report on its nuclear activities, which calculated it had slashed its nuclear stockpile by around 80 percent, proved its atomic program was peaceful. However, past reports have also indicated Iran has grown better at hiding at least some of its nuclear activities.