The historic deal between Iran and six world powers reached in Geneva on Sunday is a legacy issue for United States President Barack Obama with the potential to reshuffle the cards in the Middle East and beyond if drawn to a successful conclusion. Continue reading…
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Nuclear deal: Iran comes in from the cold
In the early hours of this morning, the United States and five other world powers made history by sealing a landmark deal with Iran to curb its nuclear programme in hopes of preventing Tehran from building a nuclear bomb. Continue reading…
The Iranian supreme leader appears to be assuaging hardliners at home ahead of a possible interim accord that would rein in Iran’s nuclear programme in return for the easing of sanctions. Continue reading…
Iran talks boost hopes for accord
Iran and the world’s big powers have held the most promising negotiations in a decade, after Iran signalled its willingness to place limits on its nuclear programme in hopes of securing sanctions relief following the election of the pragmatic Iranian President, Hassan Rouhani. Continue reading
French were “hours” from strikes on Syria before Obama call
French President Francois Hollande called off military strikes against Syria on 31 August following a phone call from the US President only hours before fighter jets were set to take off, a French weekly magazine has revealed. Continue reading…
Anne Penketh 