Negotiators in Vienna are on the cusp of finalizing a nuclear deal with Iran
Negotiators in Vienna are on the cusp of finalizing a nuclear deal with Iran. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on the emerging deal.
The War with Iran
The temporary pause of Iran's nuclear program expires at midnight tonight, so the clock is ticking
A nuclear deal between Iran and world powers are focused on the final details, and an agreement could be announced Monday. The temporary pause of Iran's nuclear program expires at midnight tonight, so the clock is ticking. Margaret Brennan reports from Vienna, Austria.
After 16 weeks of talks, there is new hope about a possible nuclear deal with Iran
After 16 weeks of talks, there is new hope about a possible nuclear deal with Iran. But as Margaret Brennan reports, there are still a handful of tough issues holding up a deal.
As negotiations wrap up, President Obama tries to add another foreign policy success to his presidential legacy. The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, the Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan, USA Today’s Susan Page, and PBS’ Tavis Smiley discuss the deal
As negotiations wrap up, President Obama tries to add another foreign policy success to his presidential legacy. The Atlantic’s Jeffrey Goldberg, the Wall Street Journal’s Peggy Noonan, USA Today’s Susan Page, and PBS’ Tavis Smiley discuss the deal.
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, says the United States has gone “way too far down the road” in making concessions to Iranian negotiators. Cotton says Iran’s elevated role in the Middle East has complicated the fight against ISIS
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, says the United States has gone “way too far down the road” in making concessions to Iranian negotiators. Cotton says Iran’s elevated role in the Middle East has complicated the fight against ISIS.
House Speaker John Boehner cautions U.S. negotiators in Vienna against accepting a bad nuclear deal. Boehner predicts that if Iran does not concede to U.S. demands, the negotiations will end in a stand-off
House Speaker John Boehner cautions U.S. negotiators in Vienna against accepting a bad nuclear deal. Boehner predicts that if Iran does not concede to U.S. demands, the negotiations will end in a stand-off.
Talks between the major world powers and Iran over its nuclear program have been extended again
Talks between the major world powers and Iran over its nuclear program have been extended again. Secretary of State John Kerry has more meetings Saturday with his Iranian counterpart in Vienna, Austria. The diplomats have given themselves until Monday to reach an agreement. Margaret Brenna reports from Vienna.
The latest round of talks to restrict Iran's nuclear program passed the two-week mark Friday with no deal. Once again, they moved the deadline
The latest round of talks to restrict Iran's nuclear program passed the two-week mark Friday with no deal. Once again, they moved the deadline. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reports on the fragile negotiations in Vienna.
Secretary of State John Kerry threatened Thursday to call off the negotiations
The deadlocked Iran nuclear talks are at risk of collapse. Secretary of State John Kerry threatened Thursday to call off the negotiations. The talks have been extended yet again after failing to meet the third deadline in two weeks. Margaret Brennan reports from Vienna, Austria, where diplomacy is turning into a blame game.
Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters in Vienna Thursday that though negotiators won't rush a deal, the U.S. also wasn't willing to "sit at the negotiating table forever"
Secretary of State John Kerry told reporters in Vienna Thursday that though negotiators won't rush a deal, the U.S. also wasn't willing to "sit at the negotiating table forever."
Negotiators for the United States, Iran and other world powers have extended talks regarding the Islamic Republic's nuclear program for a few more days
Negotiators for the United States, Iran and other world powers have extended talks regarding the Islamic Republic's nuclear program for a few more days. CBS News' Margaret Brennan joins CBSN to discuss.
John Kerry is making a final push to deliver President Obama's biggest foreign policy goal: a nuclear deal with Iran
Secretary of State John Kerry is making a final push to deliver President Obama's biggest foreign policy goal: a nuclear deal with Iran. However, negotiators need more time to break a deadlock. Margaret Brennan reports from Vienna on what's at stake if the talks fail.
Nuclear Deal Deadline
Pamela Falk, CBS News Foreign Affairs Analyst, discusses the ongoing negotiations to reach a nuclear deal with Iran.
The nuclear negotiations with Iran could go either way if Iran does not bend on critical remaining issues
The nuclear negotiations with Iran could go either way if Iran does not bend on critical remaining issues. The latest adjusted deadline is just two days away. Margaret Brennan reports from Vienna.
Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum calls recent concessions in the Iranian nuclear deal “not a wise move” for the U.S.
Republican presidential contender Rick Santorum calls recent concessions in the Iranian nuclear deal “not a wise move” for the U.S.
Experts make strides towards a historic nuclear deal, with U.S. negotiators in the six-nation talks tentatively agreeing to unlock billions in frozen Iranian assets. Yet with the July 7 deadline approaching, Secretary Kerry may need more time
U.S. negotiators in the six-nation talks tentatively agree to unlock billions in frozen Iranian assets. Yet with the July 7 deadline approaching, Secretary Kerry may still need more time to hammer out details. CBS News correspondent Margaret Brennan reports from Vienna.
There are strong signs of a breakthrough in the nuclear negotiations with Iran over one of the most contested issues: sanctions.
There are strong signs of a breakthrough in the nuclear negotiations with Iran over one of the most contested issues: sanctions. Margaret Brennan discusses the details with Jim Axelrod.
Sanctions against Iran have made it challenging for the country's car enthusiasts to maintain their beloved American muscle cars
Sanctions against Iran have made it challenging for the country's car enthusiasts to maintain their beloved American muscle cars. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, the owners of classic Mustangs and Camaros are among the many waiting to reap the benefits of a nuclear deal.
America and Iran have been enemies for decades, going back to Iran’s Islamic revolution in 1979
America and Iran have been enemies for decades, going back to Iran’s Islamic revolution in 1979. But, relations are warming just enough to allow for nuclear negotiations that may be completed in less than a month. Elizabeth Palmer reports on some intrepid U.S. travelers in Tehran.
The deadline to finalize a nuclear deal with Iran is less than a month away
The deadline to finalize a nuclear deal with Iran is less than a month away. In Tehran, developers are banking on the deal going through and have already invested in large tourism-related projects. CBS News correspondent Elizabeth Palmer reports from Tehran.
Negotiators for Iran and the U.S. have only a month left to finalize a deal to curtail Iran's nuclear program
Negotiators for Iran and the U.S. have only a month left to finalize a deal to curtail Iran's nuclear program. As Elizabeth Palmer reports, there are key issues that have yet to be worked out.
U.S. and Iran to begin indirect talks on limiting nuclear program
President Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal nearly three years ago.
Iran's Supreme Leader called for a continued military buildup with little regard to ongoing talks about the country's nuclear program
Iran's Supreme Leader called for a continued military buildup with little regard to ongoing talks about the country's nuclear program. As Elizabeth Palmer explains, hardline conservatives still wield a lot of power in Iran, but large portions of society disagree with their politics and policies.
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