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Deal or No Deal on Iran's Nuclear Program?

Deal or No Deal on Iran's Nuclear Program?

Iran flag on metal wall. Conflict of atomic technology

Bottom Line:  After a several-day hiatus brought about by a now-withdrawn Russian demand concerning relief from newly imposed Western sanctions, JCPOA talks appear ready to resume in Vienna.  The Wall Street Journal reports that negotiations are facing a remaining hurdle that could derail discussions.  At issue is the removal of terrorism sanctions placed on Iran’s Revolutionary Guard force by the US.  The Wall Street Journal report calls this perhaps the ‘most politically sensitive’ issue with some US allies like Israel vehemently opposed to removing sanctions.  Some US officials say that failure to compromise on this point could result in a breakdown of negotiationsWhat could this mean for a future deal and how is Russia’s role in negotiations playing out?

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