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It's Either Iran Nuclear Deal or 'Some Sort of War,' Obama Warns

IN THIS ISSUE: Obama: Iran deal or 'some sort of war,' Corker: we'll pass Iran sanctions bill, IAEA says it can't give Congress nuke document with Iran, Obama nominates aide for IAEA position, sea launch of Baluva missile, Japan defense chief: SDF could deal with nukes under security bills.

Published on August 6, 2015

It's Either Iran Nuclear Deal or 'Some Sort of War,' Obama Warns

Julie Hirschfeld Davis | New York Times

President Obama took on critics of the nuclear deal between Iran and six world powers in an aggressive speech on Wednesday, saying they were the same people who created the “drumbeat of war” and played on public fears to push the United States into the Iraq war more than a decade ago.

Corker: We'll Pass Iran Sanctions Bill

Jordain Carney | Hill 

Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) on Wednesday said there will be a "pent up demand" within the Senate to extend an Iran sanctions law, suggesting the proposal could be passed this fall. 

IAEA Says it Can't Give Congress its Nuke Document with Iran

Yahoo! News

The head of the U.N's International Atomic Energy Agency said Wednesday that he cannot give Congress a copy of the organization's nuclear inspection document with Iran despite harsh criticism from Republican senators.

Obama Nominates Aide for IAEA Position as Iran Oversight Looms

Julian Hattem | Hill 

President Obama has nominated top White House aide Laura Holgate to be the U.S. ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency, at a time when the nuclear organization is stepping into the spotlight as the chief enforcer of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Sea Launch of Russian Baluva Missile From Nuclear Sub by Year End

Sputnik News

The sea launch of a Bulava ballistic missile will be made by Russia’s strategic nuclear submarine Vladimir Monomakh by the end of the year, a high ranking Navy source told RIA Novosti on Wednesday.

Japan Defense Chief Says SDF Could Deal with Nukes Under Security Bills

Reiji Yoshida | Japan Times

Under the ruling bloc's security bills, the Self-Defense Forces would theoretically be allowed to transport, repair or store nuclear, chemical and biological weapons for a foreign or multinational force, Defense Minister Gen Nakatani told the Upper House on Wednesday.

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