After a deal: How to keep Iran honest?

Western and Iranian negotiators say an agreement on Iran’s nuclear programme is within reach. A deal that puts a brake on Iran’s nuclear programme would be a momentous achievement, but only if it can be verified and enforced. It may not be. The prospect that an agreement could bring Iran in from the cold – after lifting international sanctions and restoring trade and diplomatic relations – yet still leave room for it to cheat, is making Tehran’s neighbours nervous. Without willingness on the part of Europe and the US to contain Iranian influence, a deal will make the region more volatile.

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ESO: Background information: Joint Statement by EU High Representative Federica Mogherini and Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif, Lausanne, Switzerland, 2 April 2015 http://www.europeansources.info/record/joint-statement-by-eu-high-representative-federica-mogherini-and-iranian-foreign-minister-javad-zarif-lausanne-switzerland-2-april-2015/

ESO: Background information: US says Iran nuclear deal deadline may 'slip' http://www.europeansources.info/record/us-says-iran-nuclear-deal-deadline-may-slip/

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