NIAC Welcomes Extension, Urges Compromise to Secure Iran Nuclear Deal
NIAC President Trita Parsi issued the following statement in response to the decision to extend negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program: “For those who favor a peaceful resolution to the nuclear dispute, it is critically important these negotiations will continue.”
Iran Nuclear Gridlock Is Political, Not Technical
The Iran nuclear talks present a rare opportunity for a major American diplomatic victory. If negotiators from the P5+1 and Iran bridge the remaining political gaps, they will resolve a major national security threat — a potential Iranian nuclear weapon — without a shot being fired. Ostensibly, the talks have reached an impasse over technical […]
Rep. Doggett Urges Congress: Give Diplomacy A Chance
Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-TX), took to the House floor this week to speak out against provisions in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2015 that would disrupt nuclear negotiations involving the United States and Iran
Woodrow Wilson Center: Iran Nuclear Deal: The Road Ahead
“This is not going to be easy. Nobody should be under and illusions, and frankly, I don’t think anybody is under any illusions about how difficult this is going to be. That being said, its equally important to acknowledge that we are in uncharted waters. Nine months ago, where we are today would have been inconceivable.” Reza Marashi
Al Jazeera: US-Iran Deal: Compromise is Key
As a new phase of nuclear talks begins between Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (P5+1) in Vienna on February 18, one thing is clear: From here onwards, diplomacy depends primarily on the ability of the presidents of Iran and the US to absorb and sell compromise.
In Vienna, U.S. and Iran Inch Toward a Better Future
While we are not yet in the clear, we are most certainly in uncharted waters. Successful nuclear diplomacy in Geneva strengthened relationships between all relevant parties and provided valuable insights into their perspectives. Looking ahead, four big picture issues will go a long way toward making or breaking the peace.
Iran to discuss “new nuclear proposal,” though questions remain
This morning from PressTV: Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has elaborated on the new package of proposals to the 5+1 group but noted that Tehran would not negotiate its nuclear program. Speaking at the UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors meeting in Vienna Wednesday, Ali Asghar Soltaniyeh, explained the general content […]
ElBaradei: “No concrete evidence of Tehran’s ongoing nuclear weapons program”
Mohamed ElBaradei, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, said “there was no concrete evidence that Tehran has an ongoing nuclear weapons program.” Reuters reports from Vienna: Iran is not going to produce a nuclear weapon any time soon and the threat posed by its atomic program has been exaggerated, the U.N. nuclear watchdog […]