What's Next For The Iran Nuclear Deal If President Trump Refuses To Recertify It?
Congress requires the president to re-evaluate — or certify — the Iran nuclear deal every 90 days. The next deadline for him to do so is Oct. 15.
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What Is — And Isn't — Covered By The Iranian Nuclear Deal
The 2015 nuclear deal raised hopes that Iran might act in a more moderate fashion. But many of Iran's more provocative moves, including ballistic missile tests, aren't subject to the agreement.
Access To Military Sites Debated As White House Reconsiders Iran Nuclear Deal
Critics say inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency are failing to routinely inspect military sites where potential nuclear fuel could be diverted to a covert nuclear weapons program.
State Department Certifies Iran's Compliance With Nuclear Deal
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Congress that Tehran is sticking to the 2015 deal that has been harshly criticized by President Trump.
When Iran Heads To The Polls, A Stark — If Limited — Choice Awaits
President Rouhani's re-election bid has hit a steep challenge from hard-liner Ebrahim Raisi. Though Ayatollah Khamenei will remain supreme leader, the choice still marks a crossroads. Here's a primer.
Iran Sticks To Nuclear Deal, But U.S. Says It Will Review Sanctions
Secretary of State Rex Tillerson tells Congress that the Trump administration will take another look at sanctions to see if lifting them was in line with U.S. national security interests.
Reported Missile Launch Is Early Test For Trump Administration's Approach To Iran
Since the 2015 international agreement to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, the U.S. and Iran have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.
Will Iran Deal Meet The Same Fate As A Past U.S.-North Korean Arms Deal?
If Trump keeps his promise to do away with the Iran deal, it won't be the first time a Republican administration drops an arms deal inked by Democrats. Something similar happened under George W. Bush.
As Iran's President Touts Openess, Britons Appeal For Release Of Prisoners
Iranian leader Hassan Rouhani was at the United Nations this week encouraging the world to work with Iran. But two British men were also there, appealing for the release of relatives held in Iran.
State Dept. Calls Report Linking Payment To Iranian Prisoner Release 'False'
State Department spokesman John Kirby said there was no quid pro quo with the $400 million payment, which he said was tied to a claim Iran launched in an international tribunal.