Apr 09 Iran’s leader insists sanctions should be lifted when deal starts By News Desk Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Thursday that international sanctions against his country should be lifted the day the nuclear deal is implemented. Continue reading
Apr 08 On nuke deal, Kerry says Congress shouldn’t interfere with Obama’s role By Larisa Epatko Secretary of State John Kerry said Wednesday that Congress has a role moving the Iran nuclear framework agreement forward as long as it’s “constructive.” He spoke to PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff in an interview airing in full on Wednesday's… Continue reading
Apr 08 Kerry: Iran must disclose military nuclear activity By Larisa Epatko Iran must disclose its past military-related nuclear activities as part of any final deal on its nuclear program, Secretary of State John Kerry told PBS NewsHour co-anchor Judy Woodruff on Wednesday. “It will be part of a final agreement. It… Continue reading
Mar 03 Watch 7:19 What are the chances of an Iran nuclear deal now? By PBS News Hour Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, warned Congress of the dangers of making a bad nuclear deal that could pave “Iran's path to the bomb.” What would a good deal achieve? And is Netanyahu right about the threat of Iran?… Continue watching
Mar 03 Watch 4:37 Netanyahu urges more Iran sanctions and no nuclear deal in U.S. speech By PBS News Hour Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu railed against a possible nuclear agreement with Iran in a speech to Congress, urging the U.S. to ditch the current outlines for a deal and toughen sanctions. President Obama did not attend, instead offering a… Continue watching
Dec 29 Obama won’t rule out U.S. embassy in Iran By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press WASHINGTON — While President Barack Obama hasn't ruled out the possibility of reopening a U.S. Embassy in Iran, Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Tehran over its nuclear program. Continue reading
Sep 19 Iran would accept Obama bypassing Congress to get sanctions lifted By Larisa Epatko Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told the PBS NewsHour’s chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner on Friday that Iran would "accept" President Barack Obama's promise to lift sanctions in ongoing negotiations over Iran's nuclear program, rather than holding out… Continue reading
Dec 06 Iranian Nuclear Talks Resume, But Expectations Low By Larisa Epatko Delegates from Iran and the European Union, U.S., Russia, Britain, France and Germany met in Geneva Monday for their first nuclear talks in more than a year. Continue reading
Sep 23 Obama’s U.N. Remarks Cover Economy, Mideast Peace By Larisa Epatko President Obama addressed the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday on a wide range of issues, including reinstating Iran's need to demonstrate the peaceful intent of its nuclear program and calling for international support of Israeli and Palestinian peace efforts. Continue reading
Jun 09 U.N. Approves New Round of Sanctions Against Iran By Larisa Epatko The U.N. Security Council approved a new round of sanctions targeting Iran's nuclear program on Wednesday, sending an "unmistakable message" that Tehran must fulfill its obligations under the nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT), President Obama said after the vote. Continue reading