Iran and weapons of mass destruction

Iran and western powers took steps on Monday to implement the nuclear deal they reached back in November. The interim deal will give both sides time to work on a long-term accord related to Iran’s nuclear program.

Iranians were celebrating Monday after their leaders reached a deal to temporarily relax some of the crippling sanctions facing the country in exchange for restrictions on their nuclear program. It’s a temporary deal that expires in six months if there’s no further progress.

Planning a large gathering is always tricky. Will the guests get along? Where will they sit? So what happens when world leaders just happen to awkwardly bump into each other in the United Nations hallway? It’s high stakes diplomacy at work.

There were positive signs heading into Iran’s latest talks with the United States and other nations about its nuclear enrichment program. It seems to be willing to make some compromises in an effort to resolve what has been a years-long diplomatic stand-off. But will it be enough, in the right places, to actually forge a deal. Probably not this time, but maybe sooner, rather than later.

Iran’s controversial nuclear plans continue to raise tensions. Israeli, European, and American leaders have slightly different policies regarding the threat of an armed Iran. The situation could come to a head this weekend when negotiations with Iran resume.