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Iran, IAEA Extend Nuclear Talks as Both Sides Laud Tone

by Jonathan Tirone (source: Bloomberg ) May 16, 2012

Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors extended a round of negotiations over the Persian Gulf nation’s suspected nuclear-weapon work after both sides said progress had been made. ››read more


Hopes grow of a confidence-building deal on Iranian nuclear programme

by Julian Borger (source: The Guardian) May 16, 2012

Positive signs ahead of Baghdad talks suggest that concessions on both sides could lead to a permanent dialogue ››read more


To Talk Or Not To Talk

by Peter Jenkins (source: Lobelog) May 17, 2012

Since late January, when the White House decided there would be advantage in reverting to a policy of engagement after having acquired political cover in the form of additional sanctions, the possibility of direct talks between the United States and Iran has been in the air. ››read more


        Editor's note: Peter Jenkins was the UK’s Permanent Representative to the IAEA for 2001-06 and is now a partner in ADRg Ambassadors.