VIENNA—The deadline for Iran nuclear talks is fast approaching as foreign ministers from the six negotiating powers and Iran meet in Vienna for a final push to reach a comprehensive agreement that limits Tehran nuclear capabilities in exchange for the lifting of sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic. After marathon meetings by experts this weekend, […]
WASHINGTON—When Iran and world powers reached a framework in April for a final comprehensive nuclear agreement, U.S. President Barack Obama hailed the accord as one that would “cut off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon.” “Iran will face strict limitations on its program, and Iran has also agreed to the […]
WASHINGTON—This week could decide the fate of a bipartisan bill allowing the U.S. Congress to review and vote on any final nuclear accord with Iran. The Senate can either vote on the original bill, or allow amendments making additional demands of Iran, which would trigger a presidential veto and could doom the entire legislative effort. […]
WASHINGTON—A growing number of U.S. lawmakers of both political parties say Congress should have an up-or-down vote if a final accord is reached on Iran’s nuclear program. Even as the Obama administration braces for months of intensive international negotiations with Iran, it is also fighting to ensure that congressional actions do not torpedo the diplomatic […]