Nuclear Program News
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Obama to Host New Afghan Leaders at White House on March 24
Obama to host Afghan leaders at the White House; Afghan president to address Congress
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Iran Official Criticizes Israeli Leader's 'Scaremongering'
… on stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons in ongoing negotiations. Israel views ..... could build an atomic bomb with its nuclear program . Iran says its program is for peaceful ..... draft of a deal on Iran's disputed nuclear program by the end of March and a final agreement … -
GOP, Dem Senators Offer Bill Challenging Obama on Iran
… would require a congressional review of any deal the Obama administration and other western powers strike with Iran on its nuclear program . The measure would mandate that President Barack Obama submit the text of any pact to Congress and bar the administration … -
GOP Contenders Push for Military Action Against ISIS
… sufficiently supportive of Israel. The Obama administration and its allies are in negotiations with Iran to curb Tehran's nuclear program , an effort that Rubio said was destined to fail. "It is a foreign policy that treats the ayatollah of Iran with more … -
US Sanctions Bill on NKorea Passes Legislative Hurdle
… Congress for tougher action over Pyongyang's nuclear program and alleged involvement in a hacking attack on ..... companies that assist the North in bolstering its nuclear weapons program . The bill also has provisions to sanction North … -
Former Gov. Rick Perry: Obama Has Made the World Less Safe
… voters after a poorly received 2012 run, also took a hard line on Iran, saying that barring the country from developing nuclear weapons should be non-negotiable. "Here's the simple truth about our foreign policy: Our allies doubt us and our adversaries … -
Rubio: Obama Sees Deal With Iran as His Legacy
… in negotiations with Iran's leaders to curb Tehran's nuclear program . Republicans and some Democrats have been critical of the ..... the U.S. should side with Israel in opposing Iran's nuclear program . He said the next president should have one message to … -
In Message to US, Iran Test Fires New Weapon in Naval Drill
… reaching a deal over its nuclear program with the U.S ..... agreement over Iran's nuclear program . The international ..... trying to develop a nuclear - weapons capability. Iran ..... charges, saying its nuclear program is solely for peaceful … -
Despite Spat With US, Israeli Leader Fighting Iran Nuke Deal
… argument that Iran's nuclear weapons -making capabilities ..... Iran from developing nuclear weapons . "I respect the ..... has argued that its nuclear program is for civilian purposes ..... Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and therefore the … -
Boehner Defends Netanyahu Speech, Rejects Criticism
… Israel relations. Boehner told reporters Thursday he disagrees with Rice. He says a "bad deal" with Iran on its nuclear program would be destructive, and the American people need to hear from Benjamin Netanyahu (neh-ten-YAH'-hoo). The prime … -
Cyber Threats Expanding, New US Intelligence Assessment Says
… experts," the assessment said. The U.S. and Israel are widely cited as having launched a cyber attack on Iran's nuclear program through an industrial control system. The Stuxnet virus reportedly damaged Iranian nuclear centrifuges, proving that a … -
Israeli Opposition Leader to PM: Cancel Congress Speech
… case against an emerging international deal on Iran's nuclear program . The U.S. and Israel have escalated their public spat ..... world powers of rolling over to allow Tehran to develop nuclear weapons . Secretary of State John Kerry openly questioned Netanyahu's … -
UN: North Korean Company Renames Ships to Evade Sanctions
UN: North Korean company renames its ships in attempt to evade sanctions over nukes, missiles -
US-Israel Quarrel Intensifies Over Netanyahu Speech
… Tehran to develop nuclear weapons . Secretary of State ..... material for many nuclear weapons ," he said in Israel ..... Islamic republic's nuclear program . "He may have a judgment ..... Iran insists its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes … -
Representatives Grill Kerry on Aspects of Iran Nuclear Talks
… S. and five other world powers. "I'm hearing less about dismantlement and more about the performance of Iran's nuclear program ," Royce told Kerry. "That's particularly disturbing when you consider that international inspectors report that Iran … -
Editorial Roundup: Excerpts From Recent Editorials
… United Nations, envoys have calmly resumed their third and final round of deliberations to reach an agreement over Iran's nuclear program . Though the stakes are too high, the good point is that both Washington and Tehran are not talking through the media … -
Why the Iranian Military Attacked a US Aircraft Carrier Replica
… saying the U.S. military was "not concerned about this exercise." The drills come ahead of a deadline for Iran and world powers to finalize a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program , which has long been a point of contention. -
Netanyahu: World Powers 'Have Given Up' in Iran Nuke Talks
… Iran from developing nuclear weapons in ongoing negotiations ..... atomic bomb with its nuclear program . Iran says its program ..... arming itself with nuclear weapons with a declared goal ..... material for many nuclear weapons ," he said. "They … -
Correction: United States-North Korea-Nuclear Story
In a story Feb. 24 about North Korea's nuclear program , The Associated Press reported erroneously that estimates ..... estimated that North Korea currently has between 10 and 16 nuclear weapons , some based on plutonium, others on uranium. It has … -
Fake US Aircraft Carrier the Target in Latest Iranian Drills
… Islamic Republic's nuclear program . Iranian live-fire ..... over its contested nuclear program go. "American ..... over its disputed nuclear program with the United States ..... covertly seeking a nuclear weapons capability— charges … -
Kerry: Netanyahu Might Be Wrong in Opposing Iran Nuke Talks
… Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu might be wrong about his opposition to negotiating a deal with Iran to curb its nuclear program . Kerry told the House Foreign Affairs Committee Wednesday he didn't want to comment on Netanyahu's upcoming speech … -
Netanyahu Says World Powers 'Have Given Up' on Stopping Iran From Developing Nuclear Weapons
Netanyahu says world powers 'have given up' on stopping Iran from developing nuclear weapons . -
Kerry Braces for Day 2 of Quizzing on Capitol Hill
… prevent Iran from being able to have nuclear weapons . Negotiators are rushing to try to ..... Tehran from being able to develop nuclear weapons . "The president has made clear — I ..... would be worse if Iran were armed with nuclear weapons and could project even more power … -
Netanyahu Turns Down Invite to Meet With Senate Democrats
… affront to President Barack Obama and the administration as they engage in high-level negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program . Vice President Joe Biden will be traveling and has no plans to attend the speech. Obama has no plans to meet with Netanyahu … -
Manhattan Project Physicist Ralph Nobles Dies at 94
… at Trinity," he wrote in 2008 about observing the first nuclear blast. "When, for better or for worse, we let the nuclear weapons 'genie' out of its bottle and initiated a chain of events that precipitated an abrupt ending of World War II." From … -
Kerry Defends Iran Negotiations Before Congress
… But he said it would be worse if Iran was armed with nuclear weapons and could project even more power and influence in the region ..... said, by companies that had been affiliated with Iran's nuclear program . The hearing was supposed to be about the State Department's … -
TN Rep. Cohen to Skip Netanyahu Speech to Congress
… Israel . Netanyahu is set to address a joint session of Congress next Tuesday about the threat Israel sees from Iran's nuclear program . Boehner invited the Israeli prime minister without first notifying President Barack Obama. The two heads of state are … -
South Africa Spycraft on Show in Leaked Intelligence Cables
… view of Iran's nuclear program than an assessment ..... Congress about Iran's nuclear program . Iranian officials ..... assessment of Iran's nuclear program and the unverified ..... effort to develop nuclear weapons . The meeting ended … -
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
… news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about Tuesday: 1. COMPROMISE TAKING SHAPE BETWEEN US, IRAN ON NUCLEAR PROGRAM A deal would further strain U.S. relations with Israel, which opposes any agreement that doesn't end Tehran's nuclear … -
Report: Mossad Was Less Alarmed Than Israel Premier on Iran
… had a less alarmist view of Iran's nuclear program than an assessment delivered by Prime ..... the U.S. Congress about Iran's nuclear program . In the 2012 speech, the Israeli leader ..... Hezbollah in Lebanon. Iran insists its nuclear program is for purely peaceful purposes like … -
Historic US-Iran Nuclear Deal Could Be Taking Shape
… significantly curb Tehran's nuclear weapons potential. Israel ..... their country's nuclear program may also pressure ..... break out" toward nuclear weapons development. Daryl ..... effort to pursue nuclear weapons in the future … -
Phased Iran-US Nuclear Deal Taking Shape
… initially freeze Tehran's nuclear program but would allow it to slowly ..... surreptitiously "break out" toward nuclear weapons development. Iran wants relief ..... enough plutonium for several nuclear weapons a year. -
Israel Announces Purchase of 14 More F-35 Fighter Jets
… the future. The first such planes are to arrive in Israel in late 2016. The F-35 is the Pentagon's most expensive weapons program , with an estimated cost of nearly $400 billion. The program aims to replace a wide range of existing aircraft for the … -
Israeli Premier Says Coming Month 'Critical' Regarding Iran
… vehement opposition to compromising with Iran over its nuclear program has further stressed his relationship with U.S ..... warned a bad deal with Iran will allow it to build nuclear weapons that it could use to threaten Israel.
