BBC News | Iran nuclear talks hit hurdles, face deep skepticism on Hill Fox News The Obama administration is facing mounting skepticism in Congress about the course of nuclear talks with Iran, as even America's top diplomat says he's "agnostic" on whether the highly touted talks can yield an agreement. The United States, other ... Khamenei: Iran will never give up its nuclear programme Iran nuclear talks 'moving to next phase' Iran nuclear deal negotiators finish preliminary talks |
Wall Street Journal | Iran's UN ambassador pick accused in political assassination Fox News The man Iran intends to send to America as its new United Nations ambassador is accused of helping organize the political assassination of an Iranian dissident in Italy, but has never been charged by authorities. Hamid Aboutalebi is at the center of a ... Iran's UN envoy isn't a threat US may test weight at UN by denying visa to Iran envoy Iran Firm on Appointment of UN Envoy Tied to 1979 Hostage Crisis |
The Guardian | Iran's choice for UN ambassador threatens to derail nuclear talks The Guardian Iran defended its nomination for ambassador to the United Nations on Tuesday, after hawks in the US Senate passed legislation to ban the official from entering the country over his alleged role in the 1979 hostage crisis. The dispute over Hamid ... US tells Iran its choice for UN ambassador is 'not viable' Iran's Choice of Envoy 'Not Viable,' US Says Ted Cruz-sponsored bill to bar Iran's UN envoy from entering US passes Senate |
Press TV | Russia Rejects US Warnings Over Oil Deal With Iran ABC News Russian business daily Kommersant has reported that Moscow plans to buy 500,000 barrels of Iranian oil a day, a deal that would shatter an export limit defined by an interim nuclear agreement world powers and Iran reached last year. Iran has agreed to ... Russia rebuffs US threat over Iran oil deal |
Russia oil talks pose new hurdle to Iran nuke pact Fox News The United States could impose economic sanctions if Iran and Russia move forward with a reported oil-for-goods contract, Secretary of State John Kerry said Tuesday, discussing with a Senate panel an emerging threat to talks designed to finalize a ... |
Press TV | US needs to plan for the day after an Iran deal Washington Post Advocates of the effort to reach a negotiated settlement with Iran over its illicit nuclear activities have emphasized the benefits an agreement could bring by peacefully and verifiably barring Tehran from developing nuclear weapons. Skeptics ... Senate Insiders: Obama Admin Lying About Bid to Kill Iran Sanctions |
Washington Post (blog) | To curb Iran, should we give Israel bunker busters? Washington Post (blog) It's likely no final deal to dismantle Iran's nuclear program will be reached by July. At that point, we can expect that the administration will say progress is being made and plead with Congress not to take any action. At that point, there will be ... |
Iran, six powers seek to narrow 'significant gaps' in nuclear talks Reuters VIENNA (Reuters) - Iran will never slow down its nuclear research program, its supreme leader said on Wednesday as negotiators from Tehran and six world powers struggled to narrow "significant gaps" that the United States warned might be insurmountable ... |
Defense Update | Israel launches 'Ofek 10' spy satellite into orbit, Iran likely target Fox News Israel is expected to use the satellite to keep tabs on Iran and hostile militant groups in the region. Israel believes Iran is trying to develop a nuclear weapon — a charge Iran denies — and accuses it of arming militants across the region ... Iran launches spy satellite |
Senate passes Cruz-backed bill to bar Iran's UN ambassador Washington Post (blog) A measure that would ban Iran's recently appointed ambassador to the United Nations from entering the United States was approved unanimously by the U.S. Senate Monday evening, a legislative victory for its lead sponsor, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.). Several ... |