Lindsey Hilsum
Today’s Iran deal is a triumph for international diplomacy
The most astonishing aspect of today’s deal on Iran’s nuclear capability is that neither side is negotiating the terms of its defeat.
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Iran nuclear deal: Khamenei speech ‘troubles’ Kerry
US Secretary of State John Kerry has said a speech by Iran’s supreme leader, who vowed to defy US policies despite a recent nuclear deal, was “very disturbing”.
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Lindsey Hilsum
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Obama and Rouhani hail Vienna nuclear deal on Iran
President Barack Obama calls today’s Iran nuclear agreement a “comprehensive deal”, while President Rouhani says a “new chapter” has begun in his country’s relations with the world.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Why an Iran nuclear deal could have unintended consequences
A deal on Iran’s nuclear programme would be a historic event – but it could come at the expense of angering some of the US’s staunchest allies.
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Iran nuclear talks: how the anticipated deal shapes up
After 12 years of talks, it seems Iran has agreed to scale back its nuclear programme in exchange for the lifting of UN sanctions that have crippled the country’s economy.
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Jonathan Rugman
With Syria and Iraq, there is no Plan B – and the omens are not good
It has been a bad week for the American-led “strategy” against militants from so-called Islamic State – a strategy with the US president himself views with great qualms and some reluctance.
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Kerry warns Iran over involvement in Yemen conflict
US Secretary of State John Kerry says he is “not going to step away from our alliances” in the Middle East, and was well aware of the support Iran was providing to Houthi rebels in Yemen.
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Jon Snow
Iran nuclear deal: a picture that said a thousand words
Only those versed in Iranian political custom immediately understood the symbolism of a social call made by Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei.
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Lindsey Hilsum
‘Victory for us’: interpreting Iran’s nuclear agreement
Unlike the US, the Iranians are not releasing fact sheets about the scale of nuclear reduction because they would rather be a little vague on the compromises they’ve made.
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Iran nuclear deal: ‘key parameters agreed’
The “key parameters” to a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme are agreed, including restrictions on enrichment in exchange for sanctions being lifted.
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Lindsey Hilsum
The Rolex ticks at Iran nuclear talks
Geneva, under UN auspices, was the Iranians choice to hold talks, but what about the date? With a deadline of midnight 31 March a new danger arose: the April Fool’s Agreement.
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Death sentence: alarming global rise in capital punishment
A mentally-ill British grandfather is among more than 19,000 people on death row in Pakistan, according to human rights group Amnesty International.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Iran nuclear deal could have unintended consequences for US
For the Saudis, Iran – not Islamic State – is the greatest danger in the Middle East. So nuclear détente between Iran and the US will not be cost-free.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Iran nuclear talks: another 36 hours to make harmony
The mood music coming out of Iran nuclear talks in Lausanne may be positive, but there are more variations to be played through before a harmonious finale can be achieved.
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Lindsey Hilsum
Nuclear deal: Netanyahu’s call to halt ‘Iran-Lausanne-Yemen axis’
Diplomats are trying to decrease tension in Lausanne and put a brake on Iran’s nuclear programme. The fear is what could happen if the talks fail.
