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Friday, April 13, 2012

US-Israel Deal to Demand qom Closure Threatens Nuclear Talks


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U.S.-Israel Deal to Demand Qom Closure Threatens Nuclear Talks
Analysis by Gareth Porter*

WASHINGTON, Apr 12, 2012 (IPS) - The Barack Obama administration has adopted a demand in the negotiations with Iran beginning Saturday that its Fordow enrichment facility must be shut down and eventually dismantled based on an understanding with Israel that risks the collapse of the negotiations.

It is unclear, however, whether the administration intends to press that demand regardless of Iran's rejection or will withdraw it later in the talks. Washington is believed to be interested in obtaining at least an agreement that would keep the talks going through the electoral campaign and beyond.

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