Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks are close to making a historic deal. Who do you think the 'deal' will favor?

2015-07-12T11:38:06-04:00

Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks plan to announce Monday that they've reached a historic deal capping nearly a decade of diplomacy that would curb the country's atomic program in return for sanctions relief, two diplomats told The Associated Press on Sunday.

The envoys said a provisional agreement may be reached even earlier — by late Sunday. But they cautioned that final details of the pact were still being worked out and a formal agreement must still be reviewed by leaders in the capitals of Iran and the six world powers at the talks.

Senior U.S. and Iranian officials suggested, however, there was not enough time to reach a provisional deal by the end of Sunday.

All of the officials, who are at the talks, demanded anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the negotiations publicly.

"We are working hard, but a deal tonight is simply logistically impossible," the Iranian official said, noting that the agreement will run roughly 100 pages.

The senior U.S. official declined to speculate as to the timing of any agreement or announcement, saying "major issues remain to be resolved."

Despite the caution, the negotiators appeared to be on the cusp of an agreement.

http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/diplomats-iran-nuke-deal-expected-sunday/ar-AAcSLYO

Diplomats: Iran announcement planned Monday

Negotiators at the Iran nuclear talks are expected to reach a provisional agreement Sunday on a historic deal that would curb the country's atomic program in return for sanctions relief, diplomats told The Associated Press.

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Jul 12 at 2015 11:50 AM

2015-07-12T11:50:10-04:00

Iran will get the better of the deal initially, and then will improve its advantages by cheating later.

That is my optimistic prediction. Reality will likely be much worse.

Response by CPT Alan W. made Jul 12 at 2015 11:53 AM

2015-07-12T11:53:30-04:00

Without reading the agreement it's little tough to have an opinion on who it will favor with regards to Iran or the rest of the world (who doesn't want a Iran to have a nuclear bomb). I'm certain it will favor the pundits, talking heads, and politicians who will cherry pick it to death for their own interests.

The real winners are the folks who think it is pretty amazing that we have finally, at least, sat down with the Iranians and had a frank discussion about what they want and what the rest of the world wants. I hope it bears fruit in the form something that allows us to verify into the future that Iran's nuclear ambitions are indeed peaceful (as they say they are), and we can begin the lift the sanctions and invite Iranian people back into the world economy.

I guess I should add that I'm not very optimistic. When you negotiate with someone who is under a lot of pressure to negotiate, they tend to tell you what you want to hear. Unrestricted verification is key if this is going to work.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jul 12 at 2015 12:53 PM

2015-07-12T12:53:08-04:00

Boehner: Nuclear standoff with Iran is better than a bad deal ...
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/boehner-nuclear-standoff-with-iran-is-better-than-a-bad-deal/ar-AAcSUY9

Boehner: Nuclear standoff with Iran is better than a bad deal

"No deal is better than a bad deal," the Speaker said.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made Jul 12 at 2015 2:42 PM

2015-07-12T14:42:43-04:00

Uh oh ...
Conflicting reports given about status of Iranian nuclear negotiations ...
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/conflicting-reports-given-about-status-of-iranian-nuclear-negotiations/ar-AAcSCrc

Conflicting reports given about status of Iranian nuclear negotiations

A potential breakthrough was reported in the Iranian nuclear talks, although diplomats indicated that it is premature to say a historic deal has been finalized.

Response by SGT William Howell made Jul 13 at 2015 7:15 AM

2015-07-13T07:15:31-04:00

I believe this has nothing to do with the Nukes. I am sure under the table they have talked about Iran supporting ISIS. Obama is desperate to do anything to make that go away and he will give the Iran the capability to build a bomb just so he can claim a win on ISIS. Mark my words, ISIS will diminish in the next couple months if an agreement is reached. Then they will find another way to funnel money and arms to them and they will grow again.

Response by Cpl Jeff N. made Jul 13 at 2015 8:45 AM

2015-07-13T08:45:27-04:00

The longer this has gone on the better it has been for Iran. They know it and we know it. They know Obama wants a deal so he can claim victory, kick the can down the road and talk about legacy. We all know Iran is not backing down and will NEVER allow meaningful inspections and is moving toward a bomb, period. Anyone that thinks Iran will give up nuclear ambition is as lost as our negotiation team in Vienna.