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In The Media

Key of Iran Deal Is in the Details

Tensions with Iran could finally ease once a nuclear deal is reached.

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By William J. Burns
Published on Apr 6, 2015

Source: CNN’s Amanpour

Carnegie President William J. Burns told Christiane Amanpour that he hopes tensions with Iran will ease once a nuclear deal is reached. Burns said the Iran deal is an important step forward, but added that many questions remain. 

This broadcast originally appeared on CNN’s Amanpour.

About the Author

William J. Burns

Former Career Diplomat

A former career diplomat, William J. Burns served as director of the CIA, deputy secretary of State, and ambassador to Russia and Jordan. Burns was also president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace from 2015 to 2021.

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