US Steps Up Sanctions on Iran's Nuke Program
IN THIS ISSUE: US steps up sanctions on Iran's nuke program, Iran's UN demand emerges as hitch in nuclear talks, Congress pushes nuclear expansion, French-Russian warship deal, Turkey, Russia nuclear deal remains intact, despite political differences, Tokai reprocessing plant to shut.
US Steps Up Sanctions on Iran's Nuke Program
Rebecca Shabad | Hill
The Obama administration on Friday sanctioned more than two-dozen people and companies for aiding Iran’s illegal nuclear activities and violating existing sanctions against Tehran. The State Department and Treasury Department sanctions target those who helped procure materials for Iran’s nuclear program, managed the delivery of those materials, or contributed to projects the U.S. says could help Iran to build nuclear weapons.
Iran's UN Demand Emerges as Hitch in Nuclear Talks
Laura Rozen | Al-Monitor
Iran's insistence that UN Security Council resolutions on its nuclear program be lifted at the front end of a final nuclear deal has emerged as an unexpected sticking point in the negotiations, diplomats say.
Congress Pushes Nuclear Expansion Despite Accidents at Weapons Lab
Caty Enders | Guardian
The closing of the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant has caused a storage backup of radioactive materials at a time when Congress and the Department of Defense are dramatically increasing production of nuclear weapons cores.
Poland Says French-Russian Warship Deal Raises Issues for Missile Shield
Defense News
Poland on Monday said a possible French deal to supply Russia with warships was making it difficult for Warsaw to choose French suppliers for its planned missile shield.
Turkey, Russia Nuclear Deal Remains Intact, Despite Political Differences
Daily Sabah
Russia will continue with its $22 billion nuclear energy investment in Turkey, and both countries will strengthen economic cooperation despite their differences in outlook regarding regional political issues, said Turkey's Energy Minister on Monday.
Tokai Reprocessing Plant to Shut
World Nuclear News
The Japan Atomic Energy Agency (JAEA) will shut its reprocessing plant in Tokai, reportedly due to the costs of modifications required under post-Fukushima safety regulations.
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