Putin Poised to Retaliate Against Obama by Trashing Iran Deal
Josh Rogin | Daily Beast
The Obama administration on Friday announced a four-month extension to the talks with Iran, which would constitute perhaps the last chance Iran has to land a deal. But if Putin decides that retaliating against the U.S. and ruining Obama’s foreign policy legacy is more important than sealing a pact with Iran, the whole thing could unravel.
Iran, Russia, and the Ukrainian Crisis
Alexei Arbatov | National Interest
The Ukrainian crisis poses a threat to cooperation between Russia and the West on many issues of international security and, above all, to the dialogue on Iran's nuclear program.
IAEA Worried About Slow Progress in Iran Nuclear Probe: Sources
Fredrik Dahl | Reuters
The U.N. nuclear watchdog is concerned about Iran's current lack of engagement with an investigation into its suspected atomic bomb research, ahead of a deadline next month for Tehran to step up cooperation, diplomatic sources said on Tuesday.
Senior MP: Iran to Resume 20% Enrichment if Talks with Powers Fail
Fars News Agency
"The relevant officials have declared to the Americans that in case of failure in reaching an understanding, Iran will rapidly return to resume (the operation of its nuclear program's) earlier phases, including the 20% enrichment and launching new centrifuges and Arak reactor."
Hawks Looking to Sanction Iran Face Opposition From U.S. Businesses
Jamila Trindle | Foreign Policy
U.S. lawmakers pushing to ramp up sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program will face opposition from trade groups, which are arguing that the Obama administration's zeal for using financial tools to punish other countries -- most recently Russia -- is hurting American companies.
Israel Resigned to Four More Months in Global Diplomatic Effort with Iran
Michael Wilner | Jerusalem Post
Israel is not opposed to an extension of talks between world powers and Iran over its nuclear program, Israeli government officials said over the weekend, after six months of negotiations failed to secure a comprehensive deal by the July 20 deadline.