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Iran, World Powers Will Work Past Deadline Toward Nuclear Deal

10:12am July 07, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

Six world powers and Iran said they will not be pressured into accepting a bad deal by a deadline. The two sides had already extended a previous deadline for a final deal in June.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif (not pictured) at a hotel in Vienna on Friday.

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U.N.: Report On Iran's Atomic Program Possible By Year's End

5:20pm July 04, 2015

by Scott Neuman

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Yukiya Amano says that, "with cooperation" from Tehran, a report could be finalized before January.

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, flanked by Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz (left) and U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Wendy Sherman met with Iranian negotiators Tuesday at a hotel in Vienna.

Deadline In Iran Nuclear Talks Extended To July 7

3:17pm June 30, 2015

by Brian Naylor

The negotiations in Vienna are aimed at limiting Iran's nuclear program in return for lifting economic sanctions imposed by the West.

Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif (center) with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry in Lausanne, Switzerland, after talks over Iran's nuclear program wrapped up in April.

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Israel-Linked Spy Virus Discovered At Hotels Used For Iran Nuclear Talks

1:58pm June 10, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The cybersecurity firm Kaspersky discovered the malware on one of its computers first. When its researchers searched millions of computers for the virus, they found it at three key luxury hotels.

Family members of Americans held or missing in Iran attend a hearing of the Foreign Affairs Committee on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. From left: Ali Rezaian, brother of Washington Post journalist Jason Rezaian; Nagameh Abedini, wife of Saeed Abedini; Sarah He

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Families Appeal To Congress, Call For Release Of Americans Held In Iran

6:35pm June 02, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

The four families testify before a House committee and urge the U.S. to step up efforts. The renewed focus comes as Iran and world powers try to work out a nuclear deal ahead of a June 30 deadline.

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Iraq, Iran Push Back Against Defense Secretary's Comments On Iraqi Forces

11:19am May 26, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In an interview Sunday with CNN, Ash Carter said Iraqi forces lacked the "will to fight" ISIS in Anbar Province and its capital, Ramadi.

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Iranian Court Begins Espionage Trial Of 'Washington Post' Reporter

10:41am May 26, 2015

by Bill Chappell

Iran's state news agency says Jason Rezaian, 39, "is accused of espionage for the US government and activity against the Islamic Republic of Iran."

President Obama tells The Atlantic that the loss of Ramadi to the self-declared Islamic State is a

Obama Calls Loss Of Ramadi A 'Setback,' But Denies U.S. Is Losing To ISIS

5:26pm May 21, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The comments came in an interview with The Atlantic. The president also discussed the nuclear talks with Iran and his often-frosty relationship with Israel's political leadership.

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Obama Tries To Calm Arab Fears Over Iran Talks

7:00pm May 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In a wide-ranging news conference, the president also addressed the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal, Syria and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., center, and the committee's ranking member Sen. Ben Cardin, D-Md., right, were all smiles April 14 after the committee passed an agreement on oversight of Iran negotiations. But the bil

Full Senate Debates May Reveal Recent Bipartisanship As An Illusion

2:21pm May 05, 2015

by Ailsa Chang

On the committee level in the Senate, Republicans and Democrats have been able to get deals done. The problem will be what happens after bills leave the committees and head to the Senate floor.

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