Iran agrees to curb nuclear activity at Geneva talks

Iran has agreed to curb some of its nuclear activities in return for about $7bn (£4.3bn) in sanctions relief, after days of intense talks in Geneva.

The specifics of the deal have yet to be released, but negotiators indicated the broad outlines:

Iran will stop enriching uranium beyond 5%, the level at which it can be used for weapons research, and reduce its stockpile of uranium enriched beyond this point
Iran will give greater access to inspectors including daily access at Natanz and Fordo nuclear sites
In return, there will be no new nuclear-related sanctions for six months
Iran will also receive sanctions relief worth about $7bn (£4.3bn) on sectors including precious metals

The first announcement of the most important agreement between Iran and the West in more than a decade was made on Twitter. Shortly before three in the morning in Geneva, the EU posted: "We have reached agreement between the E3+3 and Iran." Minutes later, Iran's chief negotiator, Mohammad Javad Zarif followed: "We have reached an agreement."

The immediate origins of this deal date to 14 June 2013, when Hassan Rouhani was elected president of Iran. Mr Rouhani promised to end his country's repeated confrontations with the outside world, beginning with the argument over its nuclear programme.

To bring about a deal, Mr Rouhani pursued two key policies. Firstly, he secured the public backing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei for his diplomatic efforts. Secondly, the new president and his foreign minister broke precedent and pursued direct high-level contact with Iran's long time enemy, the US.

If there is to be a lasting nuclear agreement, it may spring from a reconciliation between these two countries.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-25074729

 

And we're supposed to love God for that. Just for that. Hee, hee, ... makes no sense, does it?

 

Its a good first step. We'll see if they can keep to the agreement. Sanctions were killing them. Israels shitting fire. They'll have to find another boogyman to keep the weapon aid coming in.

 

It's a good step toward world peace. Hippies should rejoice.

 

No you don't, no. It would be nice if you did. But we can't have everything, can we?

 

An honest discussion would be in line, about commodities. What do I know?

 

You know how to roll your face across the keyboard in order to come up with the verbal diarrhea you post. That's something, I guess.

 

I know, That Osama #2 is trying to save face so his 'legacy' in foreign relations isn't shit like his domestic administration and bullshit they have pulled and keep trying to pull.

I hope it falls through and they say fuck off. Just so Osama cant take credit again, For something he had NOTHING to do with. They didn't even want his ass around, But he had to be part of the 'secret' talks, Like the dumb fuck has anything to offer except our tax $$.

But as usual, They pay 7 billion for nothing. Not like it will stop anything, It will fund it. Much more so now with Osama 'funding'. I know there were other countries involved, But ol' Osama #2 will be the first to take credit if it does pass.

 

Osama? The US was just one of many nations participating in this peace plan. Why would the US take credit? Its not this administrations style.

 

El Tuna - you want talks to collapse just so that Obama won't get any credit for it happening during his presidency?

 

As I understand it they are still enriching and all kerry really did was deliver the message that they could. The rest I guess we'll have to see?

 

The US always tries to take credit, More so with Osama in office, To save face on all his failures. Just like the US likes to stick their nose everywhere it don't belong.

Yep. I hope it blows up in his face and he is left holding the bag. He has ruined America with his commie/socialist bullshit.
Im glad he is the worst president ever so far, And it will only get better as they un cover his lie's and 'blames'. Jimmie carter can now sit back and have a laugh himself as 'they found someone more ignorant' to run the country.

 

Go Tuna! I am pretty sure myself that it only boiled down to lifting the sanctions and letting them continue enriching to their heart's content. Whatever the outcome, I am sure osama and scarry are just klingons and facilitators, the real "legacy" we have seen so far and will see as more comes out. This is not about preventing nuclear war, poor rubberheads. But I guess you'll find that out soon enough. (Why do so many people besides empty headed Americans think this is a really, really bad thing, courtesy of our muzy terrorist in chief?)

I'm pretty sure it's gonna blow up alright. First in the middle east and later on our West coast. Maybe vice versa, depending the financial situation.

 

Did you two bother to read the first post?

 

I read the news elsewhere first.

 

Where did it say/why do you think:
...all Kerry really did was deliver the message that they could.
...I am pretty sure myself that it only boiled down to lifting the sanctions and letting them continue enriching to their heart's content.

You sounded as if 'Kerry' went there alone.

 

Do we really believe Iran wants to be so world friendly, and helpfull?
I dont believe anything they say, and i sure dont trust them, but what does my voice say? Not a lot!

 

Maybe if Iran stopped trying to do dumb shit they'd finally get their heads out of their asses long enough to become an asset to the world. I for one hope that these negotiations help them to do so. Doubt it though man, really doubt it

 

Iranians should scold their children first and then advise what not to believe about what to take about their being Scolded. And school can sort out the differences for good reasonable thinking.

 

Where does oil fit into the picture? Always follow the money when it comes to world politics.