Iran, world powers sign historic deal

Iran and the 5 permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany announced that Tehran will limit uranium enrichment – the area that raises most suspicions over Iran’s alleged nuclear weapons drive – to low levels. Iran’s agreement to curb its nuclear program was hailed by the world powers as a breakthrough deal – the biggest step in decade-long efforts to deny Tehran an atomic bomb. UN atomic inspectors will also have additional, unprecedented access. And it will neutralize its entire stockpile of uranium enriched to medium 20% purities – close to weapons-grade – within 6 months. Israel remained unhappy, however, and slammed the deal.

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