The United States said it was prepared to work past a midnight deadline into Wednesday if progress was being made towards clinching a preliminary nuclear deal between Iran and global powers.
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President Hassan Rouhani said on Monday he would use his visit to the United Nations this week to present the \”true face of Iran\” and to pursue talks and cooperation with the West to end Iran\’s nuclear dispute.
“The Iranian regime supports violent extremists and challenges us across the region. It pursues a nuclear capability that could spark a dangerous arms race and raise the prospect of a transfer of nuclear know-how to terrorists. … The danger from Iran is grave, it is real, and my goal will be to eliminate this threat.”
The presidency of moderate cleric Hassan Rouhani has opened a window of opportunity in Iran\’s delicate nuclear diplomacy with the West but Tehran-watchers say that window could close as each side waits for the other to make the first move.
Before the election of President Hassan Rouhani , Iran’s centrifuges were spinning at an unprecedented pace. After his election, they continue to not only spin, but multiply. In response, the United States must once again deliver a firm message to Tehran: Halt your illicit nuclear program or face isolation and financial ruin.
Iran is increasing the number of advanced uranium enrichment centrifuges installed at its Natanz underground plant, despite tightening international sanctions aimed at stopping Tehran\’s nuclear progress, diplomats said on Wednesday.
Secretary of State John Kerry said President Obama would prefer to avoid considering military action against Iran, but Iran\’s failure to seriously negotiate makes \”confrontation more possible.\”
Iran has installed centrifuges at its largest nuclear enrichment plant that could be used to produce radioactive material for a nuclear weapon, the U.N.\’s nuclear watchdog said.
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