Periodic alerts providing news and analysis on the negotiations and implementation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the P5+1 (China, Germany, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States) and Iran over the latter's nuclear program. To receive these by email, subscribe to our regular updates list.
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The P5+1 and Iran Nuclear Deal Alert, March 22, 2018
March 22, 2018
The JCPOA Joint Commission met for its first full meeting since Trump's threat to pull out of the deal unless so-called “flaws” are corrected. Director General Yukiya Amano reports that the IAEA has access to all needed locations. Russia vetoed a resolution condemning Iran for failing to implement an arms embargo on Yemen, and more in this issue.
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The P5+1 and Iran Nuclear Deal Alert, February 5, 2017
February 5, 2018
U.S. and E3 officials discussed Iran’s ballistic missile program and Trump's demand for a “supplemental” agreement. Security Council members visited Washington to discuss purported Iranian noncompliance with Council resolutions. The International Crisis Group released survey data from multinational companies pursuing business opportunities with Iran, and more in this issue.
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The P5+1 and Iran Nuclear Deal Alert, December 11, 2017
December 11, 2017
Mogherini and Tillerson discussed the EU's continued support for the JCPOA ahead of several key dates. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reiterated that Iran would not develop ballistic missiles with a range exceeding 2,000 kilometers. The IAEA’s most recent quarterly report on Iran’s nuclear activities point toward Tehran’s compliance with the JCPOA, and more in this issue.
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The P5+1 and Iran Nuclear Deal Alert, October 20, 2017
October 20, 2017
Trump’s “decertification” decision, rejected by our P5+1 partners, sets up Washington to violate the nuclear deal. Senator Bob Corker outlined a legislative framework for "fixing" the deal, while many other members of Congress relayed support for the agreement. 25 former foreign ministers urged Congress to uphold the agreement and avoid attempts to renegotiate it.
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The P5+1 and Iran Nuclear Deal Alert, September 2017
September 21, 2017
EU foreign policy chief affirms Iran's compliance with the JCPOA and rejects renegotiation. European leaders, nonproliferation experts, and grassroots groups have issued statements supportive of the deal. Senate Democrats requested reports from Trump officials if they are aware Iran was no longer in compliance with the deal.