Iranian Lawmakers on Nuclear Deal
On August 19, Iran’s parliament selected 15 members for a panel that will review the nuclear deal between Iran and the world’s six major powers.
Khamenei Comments: Deal Won’t Open Iran to U.S. Influence
On August 17, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said that Iran will continue to oppose U.S. policies in the region and resist U.S. influence.
Iranian Lawmakers Petition to Review Deal
On August 16, a member of Iran’s parliamentary Presiding Board read a petition signed by 201 out of 290 lawmakers calling on the government to present a bill on the nuclear deal.
Obama on War and Peace
Robin Wright (for The New Yorker)
Open Letters in Support of Deal: Scientists, Generals & Ambassadors
Groups of scientists, nonproliferation specialists, former generals and former ambassadors have authored open letters in support of the nuclear deal between Iran and the world’s si
US Scientists Endorse Deal in Obama Letter
On August 8, 29 top U.S. scientists wrote to President Barack Obama in support of the Iran nuclear deal.
US-Gulf Statement on Iran
The following are excerpts from a joint statement released by the U.S. – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers meeting in Doha, Qatar on August 3.
Rouhani Interview on Nuclear Deal
On August 2, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Iran’s achievements secured in the nuclear deal surpassed expectations.
The Supreme Leader
Karim Sadjadpour
- Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is Iran’s most powerful official.