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What Would Happen If the U.S. Congress Killed the Iran Deal?

IN THIS ISSUE: What would happen if US Congress killed Iran deal?, first reactor goes online post-Fukushima, Iran accord: not what you thought, Iran military chief reportedly backs nuke deal, future US nuclear spending likely to remain strong, Obama to host summit on nuclear proliferation.

Published on August 11, 2015

What Would Happen If the U.S. Congress Killed the Iran Deal?

Cornelius Adebahr | Carnegie Article

In principle, each of the eight parties to the July 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran can undo the deal by not living up to the obligations deriving from it. In practice, only two might actually do so: the United States and Iran. 

In Major Victory for Nuclear Industry, First Reactor Goes Online Under Post-Fukushima Regime

Eric Johnston | Japan Times

Four years and five months to the day after the crisis began at the Fukushima No. 1 power station, Japan formally returned to nuclear power Tuesday with the restart of Kyushu Electric Power Co.’s Sendai No. 1 reactor in Kagoshima Prefecture.

The Iran Accord: Not What You Thought

Shemuel Meir | Haaretz

Under the influence of emotional messages, the facts have remained “orphaned” in the corner. But a fact-based analysis shows clearly that the agreement is a good one, and that it will contribute significantly to Israel’s security.

Iran Military Chief Reportedly Backs Nuke Deal Despite Concerns

Fox News

Iran's military chief on Saturday backed the landmark nuclear deal with world powers despite having concerns over it, the IRNA news agency reported, a major endorsement that could allow Iranian conservatives to back an accord hard-liners oppose.

Future U.S. Nuclear Spending Likely to Remain Strong

Andrew Clevenger | Defense News

Upgrading and maintaining  the US nuclear force posture will cost more than $700 billion over the next 25 years,  the CSBA’s study states. Even as annual costs exceed $34 billion in the 2020s and 2030s, they will account for 5 percent or less of overall defense spending.

Obama to Host Washington Summit on Nuclear Proliferation

Carol E. Lee | Wall Street Journal

President Barack Obama will host next spring a gathering of world leaders aimed at stemming the global spread of nuclear weapons, the White House said Monday

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