Lebanon Residents Divided Over Iran Nuclear Deal
Lebanon serves as a good reflection of the Middle East, and it's buzzing with the news of the Iran nuclear deal.
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Obama Says Deal Is 'Best Means' For Preventing Iranian Nuclear Weapons
President Obama made his case for the Iran nuclear deal at a press conference Wednesday. He said the agreement achieves its primary goal, which is to prevent Iran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Nuclear Deal Includes Surveillance Of Iran's Nuclear Facilities
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with veteran former International Atomic Energy Agency inspector Thomas Shea about the Iran nuclear deal and how the process of inspections may change.
In 'Escaping ISIS,' An Underground Railroad Forms To Save Yazidi Women
A new Frontline documentary explores what life is like for the girls and women who have been enslaved by Islamic State militants, and also tells the story of those fighting to free them.
Obama Says Iran Nuclear Deal Meets U.S. National Security Interests
In a news conference that lasted over an hour, the president urged Congress to evaluate "this agreement based on the facts, not on politics." The deal faces much skepticism in Congress and in Israel.
Many Iranians Celebrate Nuclear Deal As Opening To The West
NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Scott Peterson, a correspondent for The Christian Science Monitor, about the reaction in Iran to the newly-struck nuclear deal.
Congress To Begin 60-Day Review Period Of Iran Nuclear Deal
Lawmakers in Congress have 60 days to review the nuclear deal with Iran. NPR looks at the agreement's prospects on Capitol Hill.
Obama's Style Of Diplomacy Pays Off In Iran Nuclear Deal
The nuclear agreement with Iran could be a good example of the Obama doctrine — showing the president's determination to reach out to adversaries — that he's talked about since his first campaign for the White House.
Iran Nuclear Pact Could Spark Buildup Of Conventional Weapons
As part of the nuclear deal, an embargo on selling conventional arms to Iran will be lifted in five years. This makes U.S. allies in the Middle East uneasy, and they may want more weapons themselves.
The Iranian Nuclear Deal: What Happens Next?
The nuclear negotiations were complicated. Tuesday's deal has created a whole new set of issues that will require Iran to scale back its program and the international community to ease sanctions.