Bloomberg: Iran Talks Parties See Agreement Possible as Differences Remain
(Bloomberg) -- A final agreement is possible in Iran’s nuclear talks, even as differences remain before diplomats return to the negotiating table to seek a resolution next week, both sides said on Saturday.
After six days of discussions in Lausanne, Switzerland, ended without a deal on Friday, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said “substantial progress” had been made. Negotiators from the U.S. and five other nations are seeking to ensure that the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program is peaceful in exchange for relief from sanctions that have hobbled Iran’s economy.
“We have not yet reached the finish line, but make no mistake, we have the opportunity to try to get this right,” Kerry said Saturday at the International Olympic Committee’s museum on a hill above Lake Geneva. “It’s a matter of political will and tough decision-making.”
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John Kerry Says ‘Fundamental Decisions’ Must Be Taken in Iran Nuclear Talks -- WSJ
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5 comments:
Sounds like someone in the +5 isn't cooperating with Kerry.
It seems unlikely any of these people would cooperate with the US. That is if the US goal really is to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
A brief overview of just who the P5+1 is particularly relevant. Russia and China who are arguably the world's most powerful countries are staunch allies of Iran. Britain, France, and Germany are members of the EU who generally view the US as a strategic competitor and would relish any opportunity harm or otherwise undermine America.
As such, any kind of a deal that might be remotely favorable to America is going to be very difficult if not downright impossible. The other members of the negotiations simply would not allow it.
B. Poster,
That's along the lines I was thinking and the language “It’s a matter of political will and tough decision-making.” sounds like Kerry's trying to strong arm someone into agreement. My guess is France considering their strong ties to Saudi Arabia and some Sunni gulf countries. I think Russia and China will actually go along with the agreement only because they plan to extract a high price for cooperation, a price completely unforeseen by this administration.
I've been wondering myself James .... what is in it for China and Russia. China .... some oil .... Russia .... I am not sure. Selling nuclear reactors and doing arms deals?
WNU,
Really don't have a real good feel. I mean you could go with the obvious, China securing lines of communications and transport for Mid east oil and Russia reestablishing it's influence in the area ala the 60's, but there are things that give me a feeling there's more than just that, I just can't seem to come up with a plausible scheme.
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