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Iran is complying with nuclear deal restrictions: IAEA report
In its second quarterly report since President Donald Trump announced in May that the United States would quit the accord and reimpose sanctions, the International Atomic Energy Agency said Iran had stayed within caps on the level to which it can enrich uranium, its stock of enriched uranium and other items.
Europe vows to fight for Iran deal as US renews sanctions
The divide between Europe and Washington over the Iran deal is the clearest — and perhaps most consequential — example of the deteriorated relationship between the U.S. and its traditional allies as a result of Trump’s foreign policy decisions.
White House’s Mixed Messages to Iran Continue With Sanctions
The Trump administration reactivated sanctions Monday on Iran in an attempt to further squeeze its stumbling economy, a tough move that is the latest in a volley of mixed signals from Washington.
Trump reimposes sanctions on Iran. Now what?
Trump administration officials and Iran hawks in Washington believe sanctions will further squeeze the Islamic republic and weaken the regime. Analysts aren't so confident.
Has US misread the Iranian street?
Recent street protests over Iran's economy seem to suggest the country could be vulnerable to outside pressure. But Iranians say the White House has miscalculated, resulting in increased unity instead.
U.S. Risks Losing World Power to China and Russia by Splitting with Allies on Iran, Experts Say
The U.S. could risk forfeiting its central role on the international stage both politically and economically by splitting with its allies and other major powers that oppose upcoming sanctions against Iran, according to two former State Department officials who helped craft the 2015 nuclear deal.
China keeps buying Iranian oil, and the trade war adds a reason to defy US sanctions
For Iran one nation matters more than any other to its oil economy, and it is also Trump's largest global trade rival: China.
Turkey tells US delegation it ‘will not implement Iran sanctions’
Foreign Minister Mevlüt Çavuşoğlu has reiterated Turkey will not implement the United States’ unilateral sanctions on Iran.
Trump sanctions bolster influence of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards
US repudiation of 2015 nuclear deal has undermined moderates led by President Rouhani.
Trump has tough sell recruiting Iranian-Americans in campaign against Tehran
Most Iranian-Americans, according to surveys commissioned by PAAIA, supported keeping the nuclear deal.
Iran officially takes U.S. to court for leaving nuclear agreement
Iran has officially filed a lawsuit to sue the U.S. over President Donald Trump’s decision to remove the country from the 2015 Nuclear Deal.

Op-Eds & Editorials

The Trump administration’s new ‘Iran Action Group’ won’t work — for these 3 reasons
The Trump policy appears to be designed to push for regime change, despite Trump administration officials’ repeated pronouncements that this is not their aim.
When it comes to Iran, will we ever learn?
The Administration’s new policy toward Iran has zero chance to succeed in changing Iranian behavior or regime change. The policy of maximum pressure and unachievable demands is based on deeply flawed assumptions about Iran and the wise use of American power. Read more here: https://www.newsobserver.com/opinion/article217471300.html?utm_source=AM+Nukes+Roundup&utm_campaign=b827e863d2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_07_25_12_19_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_547ee518ec-b827e863d2-391821693#storylink=cpy
Three years on, the Iran nuclear deal is still Israel's best bet
Netanyahu has tirelessly tried to spin the Iran nuclear deal as dangerous, but the prime minister’s propaganda campaign has drowned out reasons why the agreement actually benefits Israel and the Middle East.
How We Got the Iran Deal And Why We'll Miss It
The JCPOA represents the state of the art of professional multilateral diplomacy. As Trump is now finding out through his difficulties in pinning down a deal with North Korea, verifiable nuclear agreements backed by U.S. allies and adversaries are hard to come by. With every threat Trump tweets and every list of empty promises his administration releases, the Iran deal looks better and better.
Trump and Iran: Nostalgia for Better Bumblers
It’s clear that Trump hasn’t learned from his predecessors that one should proceed cautiously.
Who will last longer: Trump or Iran's Theocrats?
There is no clear goal to the Trump Administration’s sanctions “other than Iran capitulating and coming back to the table to renegotiate.”
How America's Myopic Focus on Iran Hinders Its Russia Policy
It would be a strategic mistake to weaken collective Western security for the sake of a hard-line approach toward Iran, a far lesser threat.
Regime Change By Any Other Name
Make no mistake: The purpose of President Trump’s revived sanctions against Iran is to foment the overthrow of its government. The questions: Will the tactic work; and, if it does, who will step into power? The answers: Probably not, and they won’t be pro-American democrats.
I lived in an Iran under sanctions. Here’s what it’s like.
I lived in Tehran then and reported extensively on the impact the sanctions had. If that experience is a predictor of what is about to hit the people of Iran, here’s a preview of what ordinary Iranians can expect in the weeks and months ahead.
Trump's Iran offer is just more 'all about me' diplomacy
What should we make of President Trump's offer this week to meet with Iran's leaders without preconditions? Five hundred days into the chaotic Trump presidency, not much.
Why Would Iran Want to Talk to Trump Anyway?
He loves the pageantry and attention of a big summit. But Rouhani won’t meet unless he has something to gain.
Trump Has Acted Foolishly On Iran. Let's Hope He Avoids War.
The flip-flop speaks volumes: The administration has no coherent policy toward Iran.
Pompeo And Iran: A Bizarre Mentality
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech in California on Sunday night reveals some basic facts about the administration’s approach to Iran.
Trump's Iran tweet may trap US in another war
The world has become so numb to the words of the President of the United States that it even dismisses threats of war as either a political distraction or a Trumpian negotiation tactic.
Memo to Trump: Iran Isn’t North Korea
President Donald Trump’s ALL-CAPS Twitter threat against Iran...feels like a cut-and-paste job from his approach to North Korea.
Iran Hawks Should Be Careful What They Wish For
Pushing for regime change in Tehran could put Qassem Suleimani in power.

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