DefenceTalkPresident Barack Obama now has a framework nuclear deal with America’s Iranian foe, but as he tries to build it into a binding accord he faces enemies closer to home. Can he prevent the US Congress from torpedoing his diplomatic efforts to contain Tehran? “If Congress kills this deal, not based on expert analysis and […]https://www.defencetalk.com/obama-congress-tilt-over-iran-deal-63719/

DefenceTalkIran and six world powers agreed Thursday on the framework of a potentially historic deal aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear drive, marking a major breakthrough in a 12-year standoff after marathon talks in Switzerland. The framework, agreed between Iran and the West — which has long feared Tehran wants to build a nuclear bomb — […]https://www.defencetalk.com/iran-world-powers-agree-historic-framework-nuclear-deal-63717/

DefenceTalkJerusalem: Israeli Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said Thursday that all options including military action were on the table in the face of the threat of a nuclear-armed Iran. Speaking to public radio as crunch talks on Iran’s nuclear program continued in Switzerland, Steinitz said Israel would seek to counter any threat through diplomacy and intelligence […]https://www.defencetalk.com/all-options-including-military-action-open-on-iran-israel-63710/

DefenceTalkGlobal powers on Sunday were narrowing in on a deal to stop any Iranian bid to develop nuclear weapons, with diplomats saying some key parts of an outline had been tentatively agreed. The “framework” accord — no one knows how detailed it will be — is meant to be fleshed out into a comprehensive agreement […]https://www.defencetalk.com/what-an-iran-nuclear-deal-could-look-like-63673/

DefenceTalkPakistan Tuesday said it opposed a new nuclear deal signed between the US and India during a recent trip to New Delhi by President Barak Obama, saying it was detrimental to stability in South Asia. The US and India reached an agreement Sunday during Obama’s visit to New Delhi, breaking the deadlock that has stalled […]https://www.defencetalk.com/pakistan-opposes-new-india-us-nuclear-deal-62243/