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Does Nuclear Agreement Strengthen Iran's Drive To Be A Regional Power?

8:25am July 15, 2015

Renee Montagne hears about the latest Iranian reaction to the nuclear deal from the Carnegie Endowment's Karim Sadjadpour, who explains what this means for Iran's future as a regional power.

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Negotiators' Bonds, Commitment And Devotion To Details Got Iran Deal Done

8:25am July 15, 2015

NPR gets the back story of the years-long negotiations that produced the Iran nuclear deal from journalist Robin Wright. She's traveled to Tehran and spoken with negotiators on both sides of the deal.

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Amir Hekmati, in an undated still image taken from video in an undisclosed location made available to Reuters TV on Jan. 9, 2012.

Deal Offers Hope To Families Of Americans Imprisoned, Missing In Iran

3:34pm July 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Those detained include a former Marine, a pastor and a Washington Post reporter. The missing man is a former FBI agent. The U.S. says Iran should "make a humanitarian gesture and bring" them home.

President Obama, standing with Vice President Joe Biden, delivers a statement about the nuclear deal reached between Iran and six major world powers during an address from the White House on Tuesday.

The Latest On Iran Deal: Obama Says Deal Provides New Way Forward

3:03pm July 14, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

In a speech from the White House, President Obama said that quite simply this deal keeps Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

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In The Middle East, Iran Deal Called 'Bad Mistake,' 'Great Victory'

1:13pm July 14, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Israel has sharply criticized the historic agreement that the U.S. and its five allies struck with Iran on its nuclear program. Iranian allies Syria and Iraq have welcomed the deal.

Iran, World Powers Reach Deal On Nuclear Program

11:25am July 14, 2015

Officials in Vienna tell NPR's Peter Kenyon that preparations are being made today to announce a historic accord that will restrict Iran's nuclear program and lift some economic sanctions.

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Following A Groundbreaking Pact, Taking The Temperature In Tehran

11:25am July 14, 2015

Renee Montagne talks with Thomas Erdbrink, Tehran bureau chief for the New York Times, about how Iranians are reacting to the nuclear deal reached with the U.S. and other western powers.

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Obama: Iran Nuclear Pact Provides 'Constant International Supervision'

11:25am July 14, 2015

The president promised to veto any congressional attempt to reject the deal he and other Western powers reached early Tuesday. NPR's Tamara Keith and Michele Kelemen provide analysis of his remarks.

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World Powers Reach Agreement With Iran Over Its Nuclear Program

11:23am July 14, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The historic pact, which aims to restrict Iran's nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, still has to be approved by various world capitals.

The Washington Post's Jason Rezaian and his wife, Yeganeh Salehi, during a news conference in Tehran, Iran, on Sept. 10, 2013. They were arrested in July 2014. Salehi has since been freed. Rezaian had his third court hearing Monday.

Iranian Court Holds Third Hearing In Case Of Jailed 'Post' Reporter

4:35pm July 13, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Jason Rezaian, who was arrested in July 2014, is accused of spying on Iran for the U.S. Today's hearing was inconclusive and no date has been set for a possible next hearing.