Iran nuclear program

The U.N. Security Council endorsed the historic Iran nuclear deal on Monday. Now, world leaders â notably in the U.S. and Iran â must garner enough support for the agreement at home.

Parrying Doubts In Two Capitals, Leaders Sell The Iran Nuclear Deal

1:46pm July 21, 2015

by Peter Kenyon

Iranian leaders trying to gain support for the nuclear deal at home are turning to a surprising place for talking points: Israel. The sales pitch in Washington? The alternative would be much worse.

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Sec. State John Kerry spoke with NPR's Steve Inskeep at the State Department.

Transcript: Secretary Of State John Kerry On Cuba, Nuclear Deal With Iran

1:38pm July 21, 2015

In an interview, Kerry says that he was prepared to — and did — walk away from nuclear negotiations with Iran, but that Congress rejecting the eventual agreement would cost the U.S. all credibility.

A satellite image shows the Fordow facility in Iran. Under an agreement with six world powers, Iran would stop enriching uranium at the facility.

6 Things You Should Know About The Iran Nuclear Deal

9:12am July 15, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The deal is comprehensive and technical, but here's a quick write-up that explains sanctions, centrifuges, breakout time and enrichment.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks during a press conference at his Jerusalem office on Tuesday.

Netanyahu: 'This Deal Gives Iran A Path To A Nuclear Arsenal'

7:45am July 15, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

In an interview with NPR, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the nuclear deal reached with Iran will allow it to attain a nuclear bomb even if Iran complies with the terms.

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World Powers Reach Agreement With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

11:23am July 14, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The historic pact, which aims to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, still has to be approved by various world capitals.

Prolonged nuclear talks gave Russian journalists time to play a game of giant chess Wednesday in a courtyard of the Beau-Rivage Palace Hotel in Lausanne, Switzerland.

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Iran Nuclear Talks: Kerry Will Remain In Switzerland For Another Day

3:13pm April 01, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The State Department said talks over reaching a framework deal on Iran's nuclear program are progressing, but the sides have "not reached a political understanding."

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Iran Nuclear Talks Deadline Will Be Extended By A Day, U.S. Says

8:13pm March 31, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The deadline for a framework agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program — and ease economic sanctions — was 6 p.m. ET Tuesday. The U.S. said enough progress had been made to warrant an extension.

Ahead of Tuesday's deadline, Secretary of State John Kerry, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi wait Monday for the opening of

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Sticking Points In Iran Nuclear Talks: Sanctions And A Fuel Stockpile

11:33am March 30, 2015

by Bill Chappell

With Tuesday's deadline for an international agreement on Iran's nuclear program approaching, foreign ministers from Iran and six world powers are trying to hash out a deal.

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With Deadline Looming, Whispers Of Extension Begin In Iran Nuclear Talks

4:23pm November 23, 2014

by Eyder Peralta

The two sides have been trying to hammer out a historic accord curbing Iran's nuclear programs, but with less than 24 hours before a self-imposed deadline, there is still no news of a deal.

German Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, left, and Secretary of State John Kerry meet during closed-door nuclear talks with Iran in Vienna Saturday.

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Diplomats Look To Solve Iran's Nuclear Issue As Deadline Nears

1:50pm November 22, 2014

by Bill Chappell

More diplomats are joining the discussions this weekend, hoping to broker a deal to ease years of disputes over Iran's nuclear program.