It’s more than an agreement to keep talking. There are specific points established. Here is the summary given by CNN:Washington (CNN) Six world powers led by the United States announced on Thursday a framework deal with Iran limiting its nuclear program. The agreement outlines major points to be flesh out in a final deal, the details of which have to be worked out by the end of June. Negotiators in Lausanne, Switzerland, twice extended the talks past Tuesday’s deadline for a framework because of deep differences between the parties. So what exactly did they finally agree to? Here are 7 key points, as conveyed by U.S. officials.1. CentrifugesIran would have to reduce its total of about 19,000 centrifuges — 10,000 of which are still spinning today — down to 6,104 under the deal, with only 5,060 allowed to enrich uranium over the next 10 years. Centrifuges are tube-shaped machines used to enrich uranium, the material necessary for nuclear power — and nuclear bombs.2. Uranium enrichmentIran’s centrifuges will only enrich uranium to 3.67% — enough for civil use to power parts of the country, but not enough to build a nuclear bomb. That agreement lasts 15 years. And Tehran has agreed not to build any new uranium enrichment facilities over that period as well. The 3.67% is a major decline, and it follows Iran’s move to water down its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium last year. In addition, Iran will reduce its current stockpile of 10,000 kilograms of low-enriched uranium to 300 kilograms for 15 years.3. Breakout timeThe period of time that it would take for Iran to acquire the material it needs to make one nuclear weapon, currently assessed at two to three months, would be extended to about one year under the deal. That year-long breakout period would be in place for at least 10 years.4. Fordow facilityIran’s Fordow nuclear reactor would stop enriching uranium for at least 15 years. It will not have fissile material at the facility, but it will be able to keep 1,000 centrifuges there. Fordo, one of the country’s biggest reactors, is buried more than 200 feet under the side of a mountain and was hidden from the international community until the U.S. revealed it in 2009. 5. Research and developmentIran can continue its research and development on enrichment, but that work will be limited to keep the country to its breakout time frame of one year. Though Iran will be required to make changes at a number of its facilities — including reducing centrifuges and rebuilding a heavy water reactor in Arak — the country will get to maintain its current facilities. 6. InspectionsIran will be required to provide inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, access to all of its declared facilities so that the agency can ensure there is no potential for military-related developments. That includes access to Parchin, an Iranian military facility related to its nuclear program. Western countries have been seeking unfettered access throughout Iran, not just declared facilities, as Iran has previously conducted nuclear work in secret.7. Sanctions liftedThe United States and the European Union would lift their nuclear-related sanctions on the Iranian economy — a priority for Iran — after a U.N. watchdog verifies it has taken key steps. If there are violations, the sanctions will snap back into place. U.N. sanctions will also be lifted when Iran completes its nuclear-related steps, though some peripheral restrictions will be contained in a new Security Council resolution. International reductions in purchases of Iranian oil and increased isolation of the Middle Eastern country had squeezed its economy in recent years, and the lifting of those sanctions could bring the country major financial rewards.
Why would we doubt an agreement negotiated with a group of liars who make no secret of the fact they want us dead and touted by another liar, Obama as being a great deal?
“As far as I can tell, the people most against these negotiations are Rightwingers in the US and Israel.” “(the best of which is war according to the Neocons)”
Negotiate with someone who wants you dead, really?? How about “bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb bomb Iran”? How about 2,000+ dead in Gaza becasue out of those “thousands” of rockets fired in return by Hamas, they managed to hit a whole 3 Israelis?
“There will be no two state solution as long as I’m Prime Minister”, despite the fact that’s exactly what the U.N. mandated, in 1948, and Israel has never accepted? And btw: that included shared administration of that key plot of land, Jerusalem, and Israel has NEVER agreed to that in those “wonderous deals” they’ve offered the Palestinians.
Negotiations mean both sides gain something they want, not merely that WE get what we want, no matter how much it punishes, “them”.
Negotiators from 6 different countries took part in this agreement. But never mind that. A hand full of Republicans know more about Iran’s intentions than anyone else in the entire world.
Darsan54 Premium Member about 9 years ago
Yep, here come to the clowns to break all the eggs!!!
Phantom Marine about 9 years ago
You must really like war. Proves you have never really had to fight in one!
lonecat about 9 years ago
It’s more than an agreement to keep talking. There are specific points established. Here is the summary given by CNN:Washington (CNN) Six world powers led by the United States announced on Thursday a framework deal with Iran limiting its nuclear program. The agreement outlines major points to be flesh out in a final deal, the details of which have to be worked out by the end of June. Negotiators in Lausanne, Switzerland, twice extended the talks past Tuesday’s deadline for a framework because of deep differences between the parties. So what exactly did they finally agree to? Here are 7 key points, as conveyed by U.S. officials.1. CentrifugesIran would have to reduce its total of about 19,000 centrifuges — 10,000 of which are still spinning today — down to 6,104 under the deal, with only 5,060 allowed to enrich uranium over the next 10 years. Centrifuges are tube-shaped machines used to enrich uranium, the material necessary for nuclear power — and nuclear bombs.2. Uranium enrichmentIran’s centrifuges will only enrich uranium to 3.67% — enough for civil use to power parts of the country, but not enough to build a nuclear bomb. That agreement lasts 15 years. And Tehran has agreed not to build any new uranium enrichment facilities over that period as well. The 3.67% is a major decline, and it follows Iran’s move to water down its stockpile of 20% enriched uranium last year. In addition, Iran will reduce its current stockpile of 10,000 kilograms of low-enriched uranium to 300 kilograms for 15 years.3. Breakout timeThe period of time that it would take for Iran to acquire the material it needs to make one nuclear weapon, currently assessed at two to three months, would be extended to about one year under the deal. That year-long breakout period would be in place for at least 10 years.4. Fordow facilityIran’s Fordow nuclear reactor would stop enriching uranium for at least 15 years. It will not have fissile material at the facility, but it will be able to keep 1,000 centrifuges there. Fordo, one of the country’s biggest reactors, is buried more than 200 feet under the side of a mountain and was hidden from the international community until the U.S. revealed it in 2009. 5. Research and developmentIran can continue its research and development on enrichment, but that work will be limited to keep the country to its breakout time frame of one year. Though Iran will be required to make changes at a number of its facilities — including reducing centrifuges and rebuilding a heavy water reactor in Arak — the country will get to maintain its current facilities. 6. InspectionsIran will be required to provide inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency, the U.N.’s nuclear watchdog, access to all of its declared facilities so that the agency can ensure there is no potential for military-related developments. That includes access to Parchin, an Iranian military facility related to its nuclear program. Western countries have been seeking unfettered access throughout Iran, not just declared facilities, as Iran has previously conducted nuclear work in secret.7. Sanctions liftedThe United States and the European Union would lift their nuclear-related sanctions on the Iranian economy — a priority for Iran — after a U.N. watchdog verifies it has taken key steps. If there are violations, the sanctions will snap back into place. U.N. sanctions will also be lifted when Iran completes its nuclear-related steps, though some peripheral restrictions will be contained in a new Security Council resolution. International reductions in purchases of Iranian oil and increased isolation of the Middle Eastern country had squeezed its economy in recent years, and the lifting of those sanctions could bring the country major financial rewards.
paul GROSS Premium Member about 9 years ago
Why would we doubt an agreement negotiated with a group of liars who make no secret of the fact they want us dead and touted by another liar, Obama as being a great deal?
lonecat about 9 years ago
Churchhill was right.
Incredulous about 9 years ago
I realize that this is an opinion section,but at least try to have “some” truth to back up yours.
IAI
superposition about 9 years ago
http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/237852-poll-majority-back-nuclear-deal-with-iran
Incredulous about 9 years ago
“As far as I can tell, the people most against these negotiations are Rightwingers in the US and Israel.” “(the best of which is war according to the Neocons)”
“France”
How does what you posted address any of these?
IAI
Dtroutma about 9 years ago
Negotiate with someone who wants you dead, really?? How about “bomb, bomb, bomb, bomb bomb Iran”? How about 2,000+ dead in Gaza becasue out of those “thousands” of rockets fired in return by Hamas, they managed to hit a whole 3 Israelis?
“There will be no two state solution as long as I’m Prime Minister”, despite the fact that’s exactly what the U.N. mandated, in 1948, and Israel has never accepted? And btw: that included shared administration of that key plot of land, Jerusalem, and Israel has NEVER agreed to that in those “wonderous deals” they’ve offered the Palestinians.
Negotiations mean both sides gain something they want, not merely that WE get what we want, no matter how much it punishes, “them”.
damifid0 about 9 years ago
Looks like a deal to me.Can anyone come up with better? :) Peace.
Jason Allen about 9 years ago
Negotiators from 6 different countries took part in this agreement. But never mind that. A hand full of Republicans know more about Iran’s intentions than anyone else in the entire world.
oneoldhat about 9 years ago
yes the USA should help iran get nuke bombs