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AS IT IS 2014-12-26 US Politics Could Affect Iran Nuclear Talks 美国政治将影响伊朗核谈判

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry says he will continue to try to negotiate an end to the dispute between Iran and Western nations over Iran's nuclear program. Iran and six world powers failed to reach an agreement on limiting the program. Negotiators had set a time limit in November. However, the U.S. Congress may not accept any deal even if the negotiators reach an agreement.

In September 2013, Mr. Kerry was hopeful as he began his first official meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Mr. Zarif says the two men discussed Iran's nuclear program.

"Now, we have to see whether we can match our positive words with serious deeds so that we can move forward."

Since then, the two men have met many times. Negotiators for Iran and the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and Germany have been trying to reach an agreement on limiting Iran's nuclear enrichment activity.

Iran says its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes, but some Western nations believe Iran is trying to make nuclear weapons.

If Iran agrees to limit its nuclear program, financial restrictions1, called "sanctions," could be eased. The sanctions have severely2 damaged Iran's economy.

After a series of meetings in the first six months of this year, negotiators extended their talks to November 24th. Then the talks were extended again. Mr. Kerry told reporters the extensions were no guarantee that the talks would be successful.

"These talks aren't going to suddenly get easier just because we extend them. They're tough. And they've been tough and they're going to stay tough."

Mr. Zarif says one problem is neither side trusts the other.

"The major obstacle was that there is a compounded mistrust, mutual3."

Negotiators now hope to reach a deal by July. However, the change in power in the U.S. Senate might affect the talks. Republicans, who oppose many of the policies of President Obama, won control of the Senate. The Republican-controlled Senate may not agree to end sanctions quickly even if negotiators reach an agreement.

Robert Einhorn is a senior fellow at the Arms Control and Non-Proliferation Initiative at the Brookings Institution, a research group. He says the Obama administration will wait for the International Atomic Energy Agency to report on whether Iran is cooperating with international nuclear inspections4.

"The Obama administration believes that, with the new Congress that will be seated in January, it can't go to them right away and ask for a vote to lift sanctions. They believe that the case will be much stronger later on, if and when the IAEA reaches a conclusion that Iran is in compliance5."

Mr. Einhorn says members of Congress may take action against Iran if negotiators do not reach an agreement soon.

"Members of Congress are anxious to impose additional sanctions. That could have a disruptive effect."

Secretary Kerry says negotiators still have, in his words, "significant points of disagreement." But, he says they believe an agreement is still possible.

Words in This Story

positive – adj. good or useful

deed – n. something that is done; an act or action

enrichment – n. to improve the usefulness or quality of (something) by adding something to it

sanctions – n. an action that is taken or an order that is given to force a country to obey international laws by limiting or stopping trade with that country, by not allowing economic aid for that country, (usually plural)

compounded – v. to make (something, such as an error or problem) worse; to add to (something bad)

mutual – adj. shared between two or more people or groups

anxious – adj. wanting or eager to do or have something very much, especially because of fear or nervousness

impose – v. to cause (something, such as a tax, fine, rule, or punishment) to affect someone or something by using your authority

disruptive – adj. to interrupt the normal progress or activity of (something)

significant – adj. very important


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1 restrictions 81e12dac658cfd4c590486dd6f7523cf     
约束( restriction的名词复数 ); 管制; 制约因素; 带限制性的条件(或规则)
参考例句:
  • I found the restrictions irksome. 我对那些限制感到很烦。
  • a snaggle of restrictions 杂乱无章的种种限制
2 severely SiCzmk     
adv.严格地;严厉地;非常恶劣地
参考例句:
  • He was severely criticized and removed from his post.他受到了严厉的批评并且被撤了职。
  • He is severely put down for his careless work.他因工作上的粗心大意而受到了严厉的批评。
3 mutual eFOxC     
adj.相互的,彼此的;共同的,共有的
参考例句:
  • We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
  • Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。
4 inspections c445f9a2296d8835cd7d4a2da50fc5ca     
n.检查( inspection的名词复数 );检验;视察;检阅
参考例句:
  • Regular inspections are carried out at the prison. 经常有人来视察这座监狱。
  • Government inspections ensure a high degree of uniformity in the standard of service. 政府检查确保了在服务标准方面的高度一致。 来自《简明英汉词典》
5 compliance ZXyzX     
n.顺从;服从;附和;屈从
参考例句:
  • I was surprised by his compliance with these terms.我对他竟然依从了这些条件而感到吃惊。
  • She gave up the idea in compliance with his desire.她顺从他的愿望而放弃自己的主意。

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