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West Signals Progress On Iran Nuclear Deal

Nov 26, 2014 03:46 AM EST

Western diplomats on Tuesday noted progress in resolving an impasse on Iran's nuclear deal, a day after both sides failed to meet the deadline for a comprehensive settlement that would effectively curb Tehran's nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief.

Iran Nuclear Deal May Face Extension As Talks Remain Bleak Amid Looming Deadline

Christl Leong |

Nov 23, 2014 09:58 PM EST

The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the Nov. 24 deadline. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry had formally raised the possibility of an extension with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Sunday evening following internal discussions with the rest of the P5+1 - China, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, the Washinton Post noted. Kerry acknowledged that "serious gaps" between the two sides remained unresolved. But while a final settlement on a nuclear deal by the Monday deadline is "impossible," a framework outlining key principles for the final agreement is still within reach, according to a Western official cited by the Wall Street Journal. Two major points of contention appear to be the speed with which Iran could be granted relief from sanctions and the amount of nuclear fuel production to be reduced, the WSJ relayed. Tehran is seeking to lift most of the sanctions levied by the United Nations, European Union and the U.S. once the deal has been inked. However, Western nations argue that UN sanctions can only be eased after Iran has confirmed compliance to the agreement. As part of the condition to lift economic sanctions, the P5+1 wants assurances that Iran's nuclear program cannot reach capacities that would enable them to manufacture nuclear weapons. U.S. President Barack Obama said that a nuclear deal would bring an end to Iran's global isolation but that there was still a significant amount of work to be done, including in Iran where internal politics could hamper a resolution on the issue. Obama said that Iran's President Hassan Rouhani, who has pushed for a settlement on Tehran's nuclear initiatives in exchange for the easement of sanctions, is not the country's "ultimate" decision-maker. The Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is. On Sunday, Iranian demonstrators signified their discontent with the government negotiators and accused Rouhani of acquiescing to Western pressure. The United States on Sunday proposed to extend negotiations on Iran's nuclear program as several issues remain unresolved only hours away from the November 24 deadline.

Obama Warns of Big Gap in Iran Nuclear Negotiations as November 24 Deadline Approaches

Vittorio Hernandez |

Nov 10, 2014 04:03 AM EST

In spite of the high-level discussion on Sunday between Iran and the United States as the deadline for a nuclear agreement fast approaches, a big gap remains, warned U.S. President Barack Obama.

Iran's President Hassan Rouhani and Chinese President Xi Jinping

China, Iran To Strengthen Military Cooperation –Xinhua

Kristina Fernandez |

Oct 24, 2014 07:49 AM EDT

Iran's Navy Commander visited Beijing on Thursday to discuss naval cooperation with the Chinese defense minister amid disputes over Tehran's nuclear program.

China Eager For Iran To Reach Nuclear Deal

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 21, 2014 05:44 AM EDT

China is eager for Iran to close an agreement with the six world powers who are involved in the nuclear discussions to comply with the approaching deadline to halt its uranium enrichment program.

Iran Nuclear Talks Move Forward, Albeit At A Snail’s Pace

Christl Leong |

Oct 16, 2014 08:46 AM EDT

Negotiations on Iran's nuclear deal have moved forward but there is still much to be done before a deal can be finalized in time for the late November target, a U.S. State Department official said Wednesday.

Iran Defends Denial Of Entry To UN Nuclear Expert Amid Probe

Bianca Ortega |

Oct 09, 2014 12:00 AM EDT

Iran defended its denial of entry to a United Nations (UN) nuclear expert earlier this year amid an investigation into allegations that it is studying nuclear weapons production.