AM Nukes Roundup – June 22 – U.S. and Iran Have Plenty to Negotiate Beyond Nuclear Issues

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June 25: Anniversary of the start of the Korean War (1950)

July 1: Anniversary of the signing of Non-Proliferation Treaty (1968)

July 8: Anniversary of the International Court of Justice nuclear ruling (1996)

July 9: Anniversary of Russell-Einstein manifesto (1955)

July 10: Anniversary of South Africa joining NPT (1990)

July 10: Anniversary of the Rainbow Warrior Ship Destroyed (1985)

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NEWS CLIPS

KOREA

 

Lee says he asked Trump to ‘resolve’ North Korea nuke issue following Iran deal

Joon Ha Park, Shreyas Reddy, NK News - June 19

 

South Korea’s Lee says Trump open to considering phased approach to North Korea nuclear issue

Joyce Lee, Kyu-Seok Shim, Reuters - June 19

 

IRAN

 

U.S. and Iran Have Plenty to Negotiate Beyond Nuclear Issues

Leo Sands, New York Times - June 21

 

Iran Nuclear Talks Expected to Hinge on These 4 Questions

Leo Sands, New York Times - June 21

 

As Vance Offers Iran ‘Outstretched Hand’ in Talks, Trump Threatens Bombing

Mark Landler, New York Times - June 21

 

What Changed After Almost Four Months of War? Analysts Say Not Much.

Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times - June 21

 

Iran Says It Is Pausing Talks After Trump Threats

Benoit Faucon, Wall Street Journal - June 21

 

Trump faces new hurdles after deal: Iran’s leverage, Israel’s attacks, MAGA’s backlash

Michael Birnbaum, Washington Post - June 21

 

Iran peace talks stumble over Trump’s threats to Tehran’s delegation

Freddie Clayton, Megan Shannon, NBC News - June 21

 

Mike Waltz says Iranian officials aren't "good guys," but Trump administration is "laser focused" on nuclear program

Joe Walsh, CBS News - June 21

 

CBS News poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement

Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus, CBS News - June 21

 

Obama national security adviser Rice blasts 'flimsy' Iran agreement: 'So many concessions were granted'

Quinn Scanlan, ABC News - June 21

 

U.S. and Iran launch direct negotiations in Switzerland

Barak Ravid, Axios - June 21

 

Trump threatens Iran on Lebanon amid nuclear talks

Sophia Vento, The Hill - June 21

 

Vance arrives in Switzerland as US-Iran nuclear talks get underway

Tara Suter, The Hill - June 21

 

US-Iran talks strained as Trump threats spark Iranian walkout

Patrick Wintour, The Guardian - June 21

 

US and Iran hold crunch talks in Switzerland

Andrew England, Financial Times - June 21

 

As Vance meets top Iranian officials in Switzerland, Trump threatens Tehran from afar

Aamer Madhani, Seung Min Kim, Jamey Keaten, AP News - June 21

 

First round of direct US-Iran talks since deal expected to continue through the night

Maia Davies, Mallory Moench, BBC - June 21

 

US Iran Nuclear Talks Stall As Fighting Rages On

Dan Williams, Arsalan Shahla, Bastian Benrath-Wright, Bloomberg - June 21

 

US, Iran Meet in Switzerland as Fresh Trump Threat Angers Tehran

Eltaf Najafizada, Bastian Benrath-Wright, Kate Sullivan, Bloomberg - June 21

 

Trump warns Iran on Lebanon as Vance arrives in Switzerland for nuclear talks

Jeff Mordock, Washington Times - June 21

 

Vance says U.S. ready to ‘transform’ relationship with Iran if it ends nuclear program

Mike Glenn, Washington Times - June 21

 

US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Switzerland as Tehran insists on right to enrich

Claire Carter, Washington Examiner - June 21

 

Waltz: Trump Admin 'Laser Focused' on Iran's Nuke Program

Brian Freeman, Newsmax - June 21

 

World Leaders Awaited Iran Deal for Months. Here’s Why They’re Still Wary.

Jim Tankersley, New York Times - June 20

 

JD Vance holds peace talks with Iran as Trump threatens strikes over Hormuz

Mary Ilyushina, Sammy Westfall, Susannah George, Washington Post - June 20

 

U.S. and Iran begin peace talks amid conflicting claims over Strait of Hormuz

Yun Li, CNBC - June 20

 

Trump threatens new attacks as US-Iran peace talks open in Switzerland

Humeyra Pamuk, Dave Graham, Tala Ramadan, Reuters - June 20

 

Trump’s new Iran deal faces nuclear blind spot over uranium stockpile, experts warn

Alec Schemmel, Fox News - June 20

 

Vance: Iran’s nuclear program and Hezbollah ceasefire main focus of Switzerland trip

Carter Schroppe, Washington Examiner - June 20

 

Trump condemned Obama’s Iran deal. Here’s how his own compares.

Sammy Westfall, Washington Post - June 19

 

The 60-Day Test: What Iran’s Agreement with the United States Really Means

Hamidreza Azizi, TIME - June 19

 

5 key issues in US-Iran nuclear talks as 60-day clock begins

Ellen Mitchell, Laura Kelly, Mallory Wilson, The Hill - June 19

 

Trump's goals for the Iran war and what he's saying now

Zak Hudak, Joe Walsh, Natalie McCormick, Maria Sullivan, Gabriella Biello, CBS News - June 18

 

Secret US-Iran proposals reveal fragile path toward broader nuclear deal

Katie Bo Lillis, Zachary Cohen, Kristen Holmes, CNN - June 18

 

Vance, skeptical of foreign wars, becomes the face of Trump’s Iran war deal

Michelle Price, Seung Min Kim, AP News - June 18

 

There are many questions about the Iran deal. Here are (some) answers.

Joseph Krauss, AP News - June 18

 

US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue

Michelle Price, Matthew Lee, Jon Gambrell, Samy Magdy, Mike Catalini, AP News - June 18

 


OPINION & COMMENTARY

Gordon Chang: Xi meets Kim: China reaffirms support for North Korea’s nukes

OPINION: The Hill - June 21

 

Nicholas Kristof: Trump Was Right. The War Ended With a Surrender.

OPINION: New York Times - June 20

 

Karim Sadjadpour: Trump’s Second Gamble on Iran

OPINION: The Atlantic - June 20

 

William Astore: From Apollo to Golden Dome: How America Lost Its Dream of Space

OPINION: LA Progressive - June 20

 

Edward Fishman: Iran Just Taught the World a Dangerous Lesson

OPINION: New York Times - June 19

 

Geunho Ryu: North Korea’s Quiet Campaign to Be a ‘Responsible’ Nuclear Power

OPINION: The Diplomat - June 19

 

Benjamin Giltner: No to U.S. Nuclear Superiority

OPINION: RealClearDefense - June 19

 

James Park: Don't be fooled by the new China-North Korea love fest

OPINION: Responsible Statecraft - June 19

 


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