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In reply to the discussion: Iran Backs Away From Key Detail in Nuclear Deal [View all]bananas
(27,509 posts)21. NBC is also carrying it, and the source is AFP
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/iran-nuclear-talks-running-out-time-n332141
With Nuclear Talks Running Out of Time, Iran Rejects Key Demand
BY JON SCHUPPE AND M. ALEX JOHNSON
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Iran tentatively agreed in November to ship much of its uranium stockpile to Russia, where it would be de-weaponized by converting it into fuel rods for Iran's commercial nuclear power plant.
But Araqchi told reporters Sunday, according to Agence France-Presse: "The export of stocks of enriched uranium is not in our program, and we do not intend sending them abroad. There is no question of sending the stocks abroad."
<snip>
With Nuclear Talks Running Out of Time, Iran Rejects Key Demand
BY JON SCHUPPE AND M. ALEX JOHNSON
<snip>
Iran tentatively agreed in November to ship much of its uranium stockpile to Russia, where it would be de-weaponized by converting it into fuel rods for Iran's commercial nuclear power plant.
But Araqchi told reporters Sunday, according to Agence France-Presse: "The export of stocks of enriched uranium is not in our program, and we do not intend sending them abroad. There is no question of sending the stocks abroad."
<snip>
http://www.afp.com/en/news/iran-negotiator-says-nuclear-deal-doable-issues-remain
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Araqchi said Sunday that sending abroad its stocks of nuclear material, a key demand of world powers in talks in Switzerland, was unacceptable.
"The export of stocks of enriched uranium is not in our programme and we do not intend sending them abroad... There is no question of sending the stocks abroad," Araqchi told reporters.
<snip>
Araqchi said Sunday that sending abroad its stocks of nuclear material, a key demand of world powers in talks in Switzerland, was unacceptable.
"The export of stocks of enriched uranium is not in our programme and we do not intend sending them abroad... There is no question of sending the stocks abroad," Araqchi told reporters.
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Negotiations continue, as the 'Axis' refuses to lift some economic and travel sanctions effective immediately.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#2
60 to 90 deliverable nuclear warheads of unknown megatons? Oops..forgot sbout that....
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#27
Nuclear weapons main purpose is to create terror.....Iran folks iare terrified of Israel...for better reason
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#52
I too fully support the peace talks of Obama and 5 other nations and the United Nations over
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#53
Well the sanctions will continue. If the other countries sign the deal the US will be doing the
Thinkingabout
Mar 2015
#5
Yes, I do think the Iranian regime is monstrous and stupid. Next question. nt
Dreamer Tatum
Mar 2015
#66
Has Russia publicly and repeatedly stated its plans to destroy another country?
Dreamer Tatum
Mar 2015
#69
You forgot the sarcasm emoticon? At the first sign of not getting what you want, walk away and let the arrows fly..got it.
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#28
Yeah, we haven't started enough illegal wars of aggression this century.
Comrade Grumpy
Mar 2015
#33
The lack of "good faith" by Israel's MANY underminings of America's President...does not bother you?
Fred Sanders
Mar 2015
#58
I will wait to see what happens in the next couple days before I take the" WMD NY times"
still_one
Mar 2015
#13
Even in the article they state their are other methods of deactivating the fuel without shipping
still_one
Mar 2015
#30
First of all that isn't what would happen if the talks break off, and in spite of this NY Times
still_one
Mar 2015
#19
good headline NY Times. However, since the talks are continuing, and since the same article also
still_one
Mar 2015
#17
Ha! Got it. When I was a kid, I LOVED to see an F4 hit the afterburners. God they were loud!
7962
Mar 2015
#57
The neocons, not Obama, not Iran, are making this difficult and where is it discussed
Jefferson23
Mar 2015
#56