Iran and World Powers Agree on Framework for Nuclear Talks
IN THIS ISSUE: Iran and P5+1 agree on Framework, deconstructing Sherman on PMD, Zarif: Military issues not included in talks between Iran, G5+1, Iran rejects US call for inclusion of missile program in nuclear talks, Iran leader unveils 'economy of resistance,' water overflows tank at Fukushima.
Iran and World Powers Agree on Framework for Nuclear Talks
Steven Erlanger | New York Times
In what officials described as a serious, workmanlike and conversational atmosphere, Iran and six world powers have agreed upon a timetable and framework for negotiating a comprehensive agreement to end the confrontation over Iran’s nuclear program, the European Union’s foreign policy chief and Iran’s foreign minister said on Thursday.
Deconstructing Sherman on the Possible Military Dimensions of Iran's Nuclear Program
Mark Hibbs | Arms Control Wonk
The six powers and Iran are in Vienna this week to move forward the process of concluding a comprehensive agreement on the Iranian nuclear conundrum.
Zarif: Military Issues Not Included in Talks between Iran, G5+1
Fars News Agency
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reiterated that Tehran and the world powers didn’t discuss military and scientific issues in their talks.
Iran Rejects U.S. Call For Inclusion of Missile Program in Nuclear Talks
Tehran Times
Iran says the missile program is part of its defense establishment and outside of the purview of the nuclear talks.
Iran Leader Unveils 'Economy of Resistance'
Ali Akbar Dareini | Associated Press
Iran's top leader ordered the government Wednesday to create an "economy of resistance" to counter sanctions imposed over Tehran's nuclear program.
Water Overflows Tank at Fukushima No. 1 plant
Japan Times
Tokyo Electric Power Co. said Thursday about 100 tons of highly radioactive water overflowed and spilled from a tank at the Fukushima No. 1 plant.
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