Mogherini, Zarif Joint Statement on Implementation Day
On January 16, E.U. foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif announced the start of implementation of the nuclear deal.
Implementation Day: Obama Lifts Sanctions
On January 16, President Obama issueUS Presidential Candidates on Prisoner Swap
Nearly all of the U.S. presidential candidates have reacted to the prisoner swap with Iran. The following are excerpted remarks.
UN: Iran Has Met Nuclear Obligations
On January 16, the U.N. nuclear watchdog’s director general confirmed that Iran has taken the necessary steps to start implementation of the nuclear deal.
Fifth American Freed by Iran
On January 16, Iran released American student, writer and researcher Matt Trevithick, who had been held in Evin Prison for 40 days.
Seven Iranians Freed by US in Prisoner Swap
Iranian news outlets repAmid Secret Diplomacy, US & Iran Said…
Despite progress on the nuclear deal, Iran and U.S. leaders have insisted over the past year that negotiations had a singular focus.
Iran Frees Four Americans in Prisoner Swap
The U.S. State Department confirmed on January 16 the release of four Iranian-Americans as part of a prisoner swap with Iran.
Kerry on Foreign Policy Agenda for 2016
On January 13, Secretary of State John Kerry highlighted implementation of the Iran nuclear deal as a top foreign policy priority for 2016.