iran feels very powerful. the very fact that the uae and the saudis are negotiatingen though negotiations with the americans is not going well, from the iranian perspective shows iranian influence and power. so on that front iran is in a pretty comfortable situation. that partly goes back to the fact that iran beliefs that the americans unlike their retoric where they keep saying we have a plan b which might consist of us or the israeli attacking iran. i think iran believes the americans do not really have a creditable military option. you have to remember that even donald trump who had a much harsher rhetoric actually attacked you. i don't think they want a major war. they're actually retreating from the middle east. that work to iran's benefit. >> we're coming up to the end of time. i'd like to come back to your jamaal abdi. how do you see things playing out in the next week? i believe talks are meant to resume later this week. we're potentially going into the weekend. do you think we're going to see much mo

then city of the national security council in iran. both of them to caught in several grounds of talks with the wall follows over it was you fear crook . it was at that time that it real deadline lead to iran raising and increasing if enrichment of uranium to 20 percent. and the wall follows mainly the united states of america and the un security council, imposing harsh sanctions on the islamic republic. and with the election of president passenger hunting, 2013 ali rocket, he can, he left the negotiating team and became very critical of the path. the new government took in engagement with the west with the election of president abraham . right. you see in 2021, he was appointed as deputy foreign minister. and later on he replaced our boss alex t. as iran's chief negotiator, you've been taken part in a different negotiating around in the past. i remember you were in 2000, maybe 89101112 these years. now that you are leading detox, what is the different things you're bringing to the table? one of the fundamental difference is with the p

and he's also acting against iran. but at the same time, you know, this, the elephant, i mean there is a point, there is a final point to this development. so we don't program because, i mean imagine a situation where the iran, for example, reaches to 90 percent innovations capacity. so lots next. so that's what that means and the sooner we get to deal the better. but the thing is that if, even if you're on decides to go for, for example, 90 percent or whatever, then there could be a backlash from even its partners from russia and china. and right now we can go back to the un security council. so in that sense, even iran will be one of the lose their so that's wouldn't build this, my understanding that's kind of situation. and just hoping that working with neighbors, i'm looking, china and russia can really help alleviate neurons. and how much time those rooms that you have suffered from over the past 2 years. i don't think it's going to be a result. you loosing the short ok. what coming to the end of the program moham

it is not stopping iran. is making the prospects of war more likely because they are not actually showing they are prepared to confront them. and it is damaging the peace process we have with the arab states. all of those are being undermined. underneath the surface the arabs will move out of fear but the developing of the accords is being undermined by a u.s. policy that is appeasing iran rather than confronting it. michael:michael: i am glad you brought up our next zoom. i think it is on the abraham accords. i will save it for then. ron, my four-year-old sneaking in behind me reminds me we have gone past time. it also reminds us what is at stake here what we are talking about. not just about us but our children and others. i want to thank you very much for joining us. i appreciate your extremely candid remarks on this extremely serious matter. those on this call should note this is been our most long-standing issue. certainly since i joined the organization in 2013 and i suspect next year in 2022 we are goi

but and says iran must curb some of its nuclear activities before it prepared to rejoin that iran insist that its nuclear program is entirely peaceful ah, to any me now are our guests in vienna where the talks are being held says mohammed brandy advisor to the iranian delegation, washington, d. c. we have hillary, man levers, author, and former white house national security official. and diplomat. hillary is negotiated with iran and co author going to to round white america must accept the islamic republic overwhelm, and berlin. we have hammered rizza as easy, a specialist on iran foreign policy and a visiting fellow at the german institute for international and security affairs variable warm welcome to your thanks for joining us here on inside story. i speak with you, rhonda, you are obviously there in vienna advising the negotiating team. there was details . can you share any on the draft proposal which had been submitted to the europeans and i believe a 3rd one is, is waiting in the wings. has it? has it been any response to them so far? while they're negotiating them, i suppose right

tried to put iran into some kind of position where the united states is their view holding iran accountable for, for whatever it is on that in terms of their nuclear program. how much was as easy the u. n. u k. wells talk says iran is expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities that there's been a scaling back in terms of i. e, i. e, a access to some nuclear sides. western diplomats have said that without a full sort of understanding of around capabilities, it's hard to reach an agreement. what is around calculation then? i think it's parts say, well, calculations but, and other parts are very important part in this, you know, development of nuclear activity. this kind of what we can call the reaction and it's a reaction not only to us maximum pressure, as mr. mandy just mention what's also and more importantly, i think, to the recent, very, very xander several times attacks against it's. so basically, i mean, honestly speaking, i think they can see the development on the ground at the more israel tries to kind of slow down your own smoking program, the more your renewals are determined t

iran is clearly the victim. if iran has achieved something as a result of the other sides violation which caused hundreds of billions of dollars for the iranian people, i don't think we can call that a jcpoa plus. the americans want something more than what they get in the jcpoa. in reality, if we want to be fair, iran should demand compensation for what the americans and the europeans dead to the iranian people. people died in hospitals. people died because of a lack of medicines. lives were broken and families were broken. it affected communities dramatically. the problem is, for europeans and americans, lives are not part of the world. they don't mean much. anchor: i would like to put something you said to hillary. it is ironic clearly the victim as far as the u.s. is concerned? >> i think there's a lot of objective data in terms of, when president trump tore up the deal , we impose sanctions. plainly, there was harm from that. i think it's important to understand that it's not even just a question of what u.

so iran has progressed, but iran has progress because there hasn't been progress from the binding administration in trying to creatively figure out how to get the deal back on track . so i think that, you know, overall it is definitely concerning. and i think that the europeans in particular, are not happy with how iran has utilized the past 5 months, because at the same time as doing consultations with them and others, they have indeed been ramping things up. however, this is indeed, i my opinion to try to gain leverage, you know, in the face of what jamal said, which is continued maximum pressure. we are seeing iran continue maximum resistance . and the only way that they can turn up the temperature at the moment it seems, is on the nuclear file because in the region, which is where they also would normally try to increase the temperature at the moment there are budding regional security talks to iran is taking quite seriously . so i think that's why they're turning primarily to the nuclear file. now we're going to talk about that. we're going to talk about the regional regional element. now,

so iran has progressed, but iran has progress because there hasn't been progress from the binding administration in trying to creatively figure out how to get the deal back on track . so i think that, you know, overall it is definitely concerning. and i think that the europeans in particular, are not happy with how iran has utilized the past 5 months, because at the same time as doing consultations with them and others, they have indeed been ramping things up. however, this is indeed, i my opinion to try to gain leverage, you know, in the face of what jamal said, which is continued maximum pressure. we are seeing iran continue maximum resistance . and the only way that they can turn up the temperature at the moment. it seems is on the nuclear file because in the region, which is where they also would normally try to increase the temperature at the moment. there are budding regional security talks that iran is taking quite seriously. so i think that's why they're turning primarily to the nuclear file. now we're going to talk about that. we're going to talk about the regional regional element. now

that proposal table by iran cannot be rejected. i told because they are based on the provisions of the 2015 nuclear agreement. even the country which had withdrawn from the deal is intent in returning to the deal. and in principle, the countries which are still the participants of the j. c. p. o. a they do not want to ruin the nuclear documents. i need about good county is no stranger to negotiations between 20082013. he was an assistant to the age of 80. then city of the national security council and iran, both of them took part in several rounds of talks with the wall follows olga. it was, you feel it was a dull time that it real deadline led to iran raising and increasing if enrichment of uranium to 20 percent. and the wall follows mainly the united states of america and the un security council, imposing harsh sanctions on the islamic republic. and with election of president has central honey in 2013 ali rocket. he can, he left the negotiating team and became very critical of the path. the new government took in engagement with

so iran has progressed, but iran has progress because there hasn't been progress from the binding administration in trying to creatively figure out how to get the deal back on track . so i think that, you know, overall it is definitely concerning. and i think that the europeans in particular, are not happy with how iran has utilized the past 5 months, because at the same time and doing consultations with them and others, they have indeed been ramping things up. however, this is indeed, i my opinion to try to gain leverage, you know, in the face of what jamal said, which is continued maximum pressure. we are seeing iran continue maximum resistance . and the only way that they can turn up the temperature at the moment. it seems is on the nuclear file because in the region, which is where they also would normally try to increase the temperature at the moment. there are budding regional security talks that iran is taking quite seriously. so i think that's why they're turning primarily to the nuclear file. now we're going to talk about that. we're going to talk about the regional regional element. no

i believe that the zionist should dream of attacking iran. and if they go on to this dream, they will never wake up from that dream. what's, what's going to be, what's the price? what does it mean when, when we say someone does not wake up from the dream when someone is not existed, that one will not wake up? the last thing in this interview. so how much are you optimistic? this is going to reach somewhere. we are optimistic towards the future and success of the negotiations because of our serious determination to continue negotiations and because of the strong logic we are pursuing in the trend of negotiations. but we will not be gullible because we do not trust the other party. just an additional question here since, so if you don't trust them, they don't trust you. how are you going to reach that agreement or consensus? is it an attempt to go into, let's say, cohabitation hello negotiations and agreements are for those who have differences of opinions. and it's not going to happen that with the negotiations, all the differences aren't goin

mr. morality is that the case is iran demanding at j. c p. o way plus with extra benefits to keep some of its nuclear advantage. no, definitely not. the iranian law, hundreds of billions of dollars as a result of the u. s. foundations of the nuclear deal under biden. and trump and, and obama, as well, by the way. so the iranian only began restarting the element of the nuclear program that they stopped with if they slowed down that they limited a year after the united states and europeans effectively left the deal and tore up the deal. and only then that the run into gradually decrease their commitments. and by the way, they decreased those commitments within the framework of the nuclear deal itself. because articles 26 and 36, i'm out iraq to decrease its commitment. when the other side does not abide by its commitment. so if the ron has achieved anything, it's because the other side by the deal. and if you run has cheated, is achieved anything. it was because the other side was harming the iranian economy. well, before you run, restarted the

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we'll get more on this as iran chief negotiator. and deputy coroner melissa ali buckley kenny talks to adjust your iran's deputy foreign minister in chief nuclear negotiator, the thir on the balcony, can hear. thank you for talking to address here. you submitted in the past few days to draft proposals to the world powers regarding the sanctions and the nuclear measure. so what can you tell us about these the sola monitor him. i want to commit anita ink of the garage door that the, an, as you are already a very 6 rounds of negotiations were held this year in spring and summer in vienna . and ultimately there were some draft documents we as the representative of the new government of iran and a new nuclear negotiator. we expanded on our views about the drafts and particularly about the draft about lifting a legal and oppressive sanctions. and the nuclear activities a has the he that i am all of it. okay. so what, what are the details of these drafts? can we know as with the details about the draft documents on sanctions and nuclear is

now. iran is a signatory to n p t. yeah. and they have been for a long time and day a well, we're part of the additional protocols which came into effect after the 2015 nuclear deal. as part of bad agreement. would you say your own nuclear program is one of the most monitors hurts nuclear programs in the world by your agency? it is, that's a fact because by virtue of a number of security council resolutions, in particular, one that was adopted a few years ago 20 to 31. and it mandated the agency to conduct a number of inspections above the normal type of inspections that any other country would have. the reason is that, of course, in the past there were issues in iran where all the rules were not being followed, so to speak. so the agency was asked to perform these activities and he talks remain so, so it's a program that is monitored by the agency in many ways, the talks of resumed here in vienna, the 2 main parties that are at odds with one another, the united states and iran and have new administrations and office how hav

and iran actual want this deal? guest: it's a fair question, because both parties -- to both parties, this agreement it was not as attractive as it was in 2018 when the u.s. pulled out without reason. the sanctions that were then imposed on iran have caused economic damage that cannot be remedied. at the same time, iran has in the past two years advanced its nuclear program to a point where they know how obtained is no longer reversible. so for both sides, it is not as attractive as it was before. yet both sides understand they are better off with a deal than without one. that's why vendor the pace is slow they are both aiming at resolving this issue. pablo: hence perhaps these pressures we are seeing from the other powers, correct? guest: obviously. both sides on the one hand went to show there is no real pressure on them and that they will not bow down to pressure. at t same time, everybody at the table knows that the more he take the less meaningful its agreement will become because iran will obtain more nuclear

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now. iran is a signatory to n p t. yeah. and they have been for a long time and day a well, we're part of the additional protocols which came into effect after their 2015 nuclear deal. as part of that agreement, would you say around nuclear program is one of the most monitors, hurts nuclear programs in the world by your agency. it is, that's a fact because by virtue of a number of her security council resolutions, in particular, one that was adopted a few years ago. 20 to 31. her. it mandated the agency to conduct a number of inspections above the normal type of inspections that any other country would have. the reason is that, of course, in the past there were issues in iran where it were, all the rules were not been followed, so to speak. so the agency was asked to perform this activities and it has remained so, so it's a program that is monitored by the agency. in many ways, the talks have resumed here in vienna and the 2 main parties that are at odds with one another. the united states and iran and have new administratio

s. envoy for iran says his negotiate is already to hold. downright talks with iran, the white house is morning. sanctions remain in place and the u. s. is preparing additional meshes. if the talks in vienna failed to reach an agreement, you as president j botton has held a phone call with his ukrainian counterpart in a show of support. the build up of russian troops along its buddha, moscow's denied is preparing to invade its neighbour. both countries, the keys each although failing to engage in the peace process. emergency services in mexico say at least 50 t migrants have been killed in a truck crash that some of the state of chiapas authority say most of the victims when migrants from doris that he others went into it. nicaragua, the government has said its breaking its longstanding diplomatic ties with taiwan. the government said in a statement, it recognizes the communist parties, one china policy, taiwan express pain, an regret at the decision. only 14 countries in the world now recognize taiwan as a country that speak to brian hugh, he is the founder of the new blue magazine and

iran's nuclear program is not a nuclear weapons program to this point, but if iran -- the reason iran is because it can be a potential threat u.s. allies. iran is not a threat to u.s. soil. as you were saying, israel and other u.s. partners are very key elements in all of these sort of perceptions of threat and negotiatis and u.s. part stri toward -- posturing toward iran. we know the israel was fighting against the negotiations and a deal would president obama was doing diplomacy with iran, but he did not succeed. later he succeeded in pushing president trump to pull out of the jcpoa and now, interestingly, we are hearing from former israeli officials, not yahoo! -- netanyahu's previous government thisas a mistake, that pulling out of the deal was a mistake. that was a good deal because ran essentially agreed to put limits on the nuclear limits and now they are escalating the situation. there's no better deal to replace it. as you mentioned and amy, there are lks of these really officials trying to push the united states to take military action against iran and potentially target ira

now. iran is a signatory to n p t. yeah. and they have been for a long time and day, well, we're part of the additional protocols which came into effect after their 2015 nuclear deal. as part of that agreement, would you say around nuclear program is one of the most monitors, hurts nuclear programs in the world by your agency. it is, that's a fact because by virtue of a number of security council resolutions, in particular, one that was adopted a few years ago 20 to 31. or it mandated the agency to conduct a number of inspections above the normal type of inspections that any other country would have. the reason is that of course, in the past there were issues in iran where it were, all the rules were not been followed. so to speak. so the, the agency was asked to perform this activities and it has remained so, so it's a program that is monitored by the agency in many ways. the talks of resumed here in vienna and the 2 main parties that are at odds with one another, the united states and iran, and have new administrations and

for many foreigners, iran is a place of paradise and live. but it is home to a 1000 year old culture in which a variety of lifestyles, traditions, and religions co exist. ah, mountain ranges, deserts plateaus, the plains and valleys of be filmed from above. this spectacular landscape serve as a lens on to the country's history and its people. ah, the mountains, wild and untouched, tamed unto masticated cover. one 3rd of iran's territory their distant peaks have played an important role in the country's history. heading west towards the airport massif. the mountains have long served as a safe haven for many communities and a bulwark of resistance to invade us. and near to iran, the majestic mount dumb of ants dance as the natural defense in front of the iranian capital. heading south parallel to the buddha with iraq. the zak ross mountain range coincides with a stretch of the fabled silk road. near the tuchman and afghan border and its mountain range is much hot. the capital of the region a famous pilgrimage destination for the she i it's the

what does that mean for iran? it's very important because as you know, as your viewers know, iran's relationship with europe and of course the united states is very difficult to the europeans and americans expect iran to abide by their what they see as they are the world order. but a world order that where they dominate and iran won't accept that yet, at the same time when they attempt to impose their will on iran, they don't recognize that the global power is shifting away from them. anyway. so on the one hand, they've closed the doors to run and on the other hand, iran sees the rise of asia. so it's natural for, for both reasons, both because of the behavior of the europeans, but also because of the change change. it is taking place in asia for iran to look east. and the shanghai cooperation organization, as well as other bodies and organizations across asia, are helping to create this new reality. and it is an area where the europeans and especially the americans feel very feel very weak and incapable because i

especially the one about iran, the reason that the united states did not go quickly back into the iran new killer deal when president biden 1st came into office was because to work cooperatively with iran really would be a to have a whole new approach to the region one that could actually facilitate somewhat of a u. s. withdraw from the region. united states is, is really focused on keeping its influence in the region and containing iranian power so that the united states can continue that influence and continue the approach it's taken for the past 20 or 30 years if not longer. so there is, is a cut me calibration of priorities to what they call back to basics, but it's not one that's going to be less militarized or more stable. it's one that will, i think, in many ways bolster our traditional. but what we call allies, especially in israel, but in other places with advanced military systems and one that will be focused on containing any independent power, any rising power that could challenge the united states in any real way. and that focus is very much on iran containing iranian powe

to day, iran has more female than male students in its universities. access to higher education has expanded opportunities for women. all ah, until saturday is on sunday, mac wanna chat a thing on things in as the carriers to provide. gordon has living in tehran. i'm close to the mountains, the elbows, mountain range, and mount amazon is the highest peak in the country. the popular climbing is my passion, and i have access to all the best climbing sites. no. charlotte, and also south of taura. filial does wonderful crisis and near my city, i think it i will day. so i can indulge in my passion, my favorite sporting possibly values versus for bob's sheila often goes climbing with her friend zebra. shes haven't. one of iran's 1st women professional climb is that all number one isn't in it on even subject advising him. as an iranian my choice is my way of life. the path i've traveled might be regarded as unconventional, almost within my generation buffy williams. but of course, it was sometimes hard work because i had to go against the flow value to get th

we suspect it is best for us and iran, but iran will have to decide. as the president said, if iran chooses despite our diplomatic offer to choose the nuclear path, we will have to take the tools at our disposal to make sure iran is unable to do that. >> why should iran trust the united states, given the fact that it knows full well the next election could bring another president that could completely under the efforts you're making now? >> would happen when the u.s. withdrew from the deal is that iran started ramping up its nuclear program. that is why president biden is back and has given us the mandate to try to get back into the deal. he would not be expending this political capital or making this effort if his goal was to come in and withdraw. of course, we do not know what a future president will do. we do not know what future iranian leadership will do, but we think it is in our mutual interest to get back in the deal. >> with the united states be prepared to meet face-to-face with iranian negotiators? >> we think it is far superior to indirect

should iran trust the united states? so given the fact that it knows full well that 2020 for presidential election could bring another president could completely undo any of the efforts you're making right now. this is not a deal that is based on trust, and so it's not, we don't trust it, rains that, don't trust us. and what happens when the u. s. withdrew from the deal? is that around started wrapping up its nuclear program. that's why president biden is back and has given us the mandate to try to get back into the deal, and he would not be extending this political capital making this effort if his goal was to come in and then withdraw. of course, we don't know what the future president will do. we don't know what the future reigning leadership will do, but we think that it's in our mutual interest to get back in to deal with the united states. be willing, at any point to meet face to face with a run in negotiators. we're prepared to meet with them face to face. we think it's far superior to indirect negotiations and we

defense capabilities or iran, regional alliances. or whether it was linked to human rights for global warming, whatever it was they were all in devise in order to bring iran to the negotiating tables in order to appease the united states. and so you, ron, is saying that all of these must be removed, that campaign has to end. and in addition to that, it is a violation of the nuclear deal itself because that nuclear deal, the j. c, p o, a is very specific and it says that the americans and the europeans must no longer impede iranian trade in business. they must facilitate and they must no longer create problems for iran, the sanctions are encountered. conflict with right, but what is iran strategy here going into the talks? because as you know, the you and nuclear watchdog just said that iran is expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities despite the negotiations taking place right now. so i'm curious about the iranian strategy going into these talks. i think the iranians are giving the europeans and americans a reminder that if it w

then let's talk about iran's religious a military leader. ali come in a and iran's president deborah, right. see, who's his own as a hard liner? what role are they playing in this you could probably say that for the supreme leader alley harmony, this is all about face saving. he has been so to speak, and someone in your report earlier has pointed to that fact that he has been fooled once already. and he wants to make sure that his government now led by abraham j. c does not step into another trap or into another policy that if iran is willing to give all these concessions, the other side will abide by it. and here is the difficult part. i guess that they ask for it guarantees that cannot be granted. so they all have to work on a, some sort of an alternative for, for the face saving strategy that the supreme leader is conducting a by thank you for your analysis. my pleasure. now to somalia, we're a long running political crisis has escalated, that's after president mohammed abdulla. hi, he and mohammed said he was suspending the prime minister at mohammed his sane roadway. but rob lay

now iran is a signatory to n p t. yeah. and they have been for a long time and day well, we're part of the additional protocols which came into effect after the 2015 nuclear deal. as part of that agreement, would you say iran nuclear program is one of the most monitors, hurts nuclear programs in the world by your agency. you teeth, that's a fact. because by virtue of a number of security council resolutions, in particular, one that was adopted a few years ago, 2251. and it mandated the agency to conduct a number of inspections above the normal type of inspections that any other country would have. the reason is that of course, in the past there were issues in iran where all the rules were not being followed, so to speak. so the agency was asked to perform these activities and he talks remain so, so it's a program that is monitored by the agency in many ways. the talks of his resent here in vienna and the 2 main parties that are at odds with one another. the united states and iran and have new administrations and office, how

earlier we spoke to iran, expert alief, atalla, nevada, and asked him how much iran and the united states really want this deal. well, it seems that the buy demonstration is still very much interested to see the j. c. p, o, a revived of but also patient is running out on the western part, given the current kind of massive boosting of iran's nuclear program. that has been a concern now with those countries, but also with israel. so there is a risk of dance, this kind of strategy that is pursued by iranians, by the iranians, which is to increase their bargaining leverage through a, a much stronger nuclear program. how, how, how much it could backfire, and how much it could provoke more conflict. and instead of lessening it, so i think um, so there is some kind of a mazda monopoly from the iranians to a, basically drive back some of the parts of the program. ah, but the a, what the iranians are asked for. it is also very much import sense and it is quite unrealistic that for instance, the us will be able to guarantee that any future us administration will, will not pull back from the deal. s

it's around within iran. so with the story of let's say a farmer you don't only get to hear about this very intimate and personal story but you get to understand the impact of sanctions on iran's economy sort of the black market exists in iran. inflation. the labor, the challengesthat affect people in farming and labor but also you understand the issues pertaining to the environment . family values and really sort of the rich history that this is keeping so every story unpacks layers and there's been so much thought that has gone through this process. it took fouryears like i said . there was in norma's research i put in the book that really each person opens up a whole wide window into layers of nuance that again, perhaps fulton the west releasee. >> one of those individuals you spoke to, you knew given the fact that you are a part of their world in terms of your background but you're an american citizen. were they reluctant to speak with you or did you feel there was a reluctance to be honest and open with

should iran trust the united states? so given the fact that it knows full well that 2020 for presidential election could bring another president, the could completely undo any of the efforts you're making right now. this is not a deal that is based on trust, and so it's not a we don't trust ratings, don't trust us. and what happened when the u. s. withdrew from the deal. is that around started wrapping up its nuclear program. that's why president biden is back and has given us the mandate to try to get back into the deal, and he would not be extending the political capital making this effort if his goal was to come in and then withdraw. of course, we don't know what a future president will do. we don't know what the future reigning leadership will do, but we think that it's in our mutual interest to get back in to deal with the united states. be willing, at any point to meet face to face with iranian negotiators, were prepared to meet with them face to face. we think it's far superior to indirect negotiations and we're d

people in iran remember that. again, they are able to distinguish the government and the people around the world. but, absolutely, despite sanction, they are in 15. doing and automotive industry. it is a sanction. the first few years was awful. somehow these people managed to be self reliant. in ways that it has created this entrepreneurial, but again, it only impacted a very small censorship of the population. i want to add one thing. the economy of our iran would be infiltrated by russians and the chinese as right now. iranian people find themselves so helpless. the discussion that ultimately culminated in the iran nuclear deal involving the u.s. and other western countries. from your reporting, a level of optimism that would lead to ultimately iran becoming a part of the international community in some fashion be back i was there reporting on this. even cynical people, people that don't agreeh with the governme, people that are anti-regime, we are excited. doing whatever you want to deal. if there is an opening

iran's nuclear program is not a nuclear weapons program to this point, but if iran -- the reason iran is because it can be a potential threat u.s. allies. iran is not a threat to u.s. soil. as you were saying, israel and other u.s. partners are very key elements in all of these sort of perceptions of threat and negotiations and u.s. part stri toward -- posturing toward iran. we know the israel was fighting against the negotiations and a deal would president obama was doing diplomacy with iran, but he did not succeed. later he succeeded in pushing president trump to pull out of the jcpoa and now, interestingly, we are hearing from former israeli officials, not yahoo! -- netanyahu's previous government thisas a mistake, that pulling out of the deal was a mistake. that was a good deal because ran essentially agreed to put limits on the nuclear limits and now they are escalating the situation. there's no better deal to replace it. as you mentioned and amy, there are tas of these really officials trying to push the united states to take military action against iran and potentially target i

the proposals tapered by iran cannot be rejected. iran's top nuclear negotiate hotels, al jazeera, wild powers, must accept his proposals, but division persists. and life on the front line, the struggle to survive in easton, ukraine with russian troops still poised over the border. and i'm far as a smile with the sword coming to you lie from our faith, arab studio in doha bow station. cats are. we're back in action on friday, and the security spots in the quarter finals after meeting online that and plenty more coming up later in sport. ah. hello and welcome to the news our top story. it's been a week since the on the kron strain of the corona virus was i had a variant of concern in which time it's gain more of a foothold around the world world health organization. it's saying it's been detected in a total of $38.00 countries up from $23.00 just 2 days ago. in the past few hours to new z o also confirmed it had detected its 1st case. zimbabwe says it now has at least 50 and a returned to measures 1st seen at the start of the pandemic. many countries, a tackling on the chrome through hei

ambassadors say the situation is grave and iran's nuclear program, more advanced from ever. iran wants assurances the functions will be lifted. now the us house of representatives is debating contempt of congress charges against former white house chief of staff, march meadows. on monday, a congressional committee investigating the january 6th capital riot unanimously voted in favor of the measure. meadows refused to attend a hearing last week, despite being subpoenaed as costa shabba tansy, who's in washington dc, shap, so we're still waiting on this vote or whether to hold meadows in contempt of congress houses like to play out. do we think played out of the house is debating several different bells and having several different votes, including this one which we now do expect with the out. with that, we said that before, it's interesting because often and this is going to pass on a democrat controlled house of representatives. it's then refer to the department of justice who has to decide whether to bring charges against against meadows. now what's the bottom? another of trauma advis

s. envoy for iran is saying his negotiators are ready to hold direct talks with iran over its nuclear activity. but toronto still is not ready for that. representatives from me, other well powers involved of been shuttling between the 2 nations camps at talks aimed at salvaging the historic deal. it was struck in 2015 before heading the negotiations in vienna. robert molly spoke with our white house correspondent, kimberly hawk it. she started by asking him why the us is still moving to tightened sanctions against iran, even as negotiations continue. is it helpful to be pushing for that as you're trying to get a deal, we're prepared to get back into the deal as soon as possible soon as her on it and we would lift all of the sanctions are inconsistent with adjacent to it. but in the meantime, we can stand by and not be prepared for world in which iran may be choosing to delay build its program, try to build more leverage. we obviously. 1 have to respond and so that's what we're doing. we're preparing ourselves for that, that outcome. how concerned are you or how concerned is the united

why should iran trust the united states? so given the fact that it knows full well, that 2020 for presidential election could bring another president, the could completely undo any of the efforts you're making right now. this is not a deal that is based on trust and so it's not, we don't trust it rains. don't trust us. and what happened when the us withdrew from the deal is that iran started wrapping up its nuclear program. that's why president biden is back and has given us the mandate to try to get back into the deal, and he would not be extending this political capital making this effort if his goal was to come in and then withdraw. of course, we don't know what a future president will do. we don't know what the future reigning leadership will do, but we think that it's in our mutual interest to get back in to deal with the united states. be willing, at any point to meet face to face with iranian negotiators, we are prepared to meet with them face to face. we think it's far superior to indirect negotiations and we're deal

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after russia invaded iran in 1828. ah. further west mount sutherland overlooks iran's, as i shan region. at 4811 meters. it's a pass as the tallest mountain in the alps, mor blah. but it's still only the 3rd highest peak in iran. not salon is an active volcano with a crazy lake at its summit. there are many hot springs on its slopes, said to have healing powers. the thermal springs have always drawn many visitors, even during the days of the old silk road. ah, one of the most important trading posts was ta breeze, which drew people from far and wide. situated in a valley overlooked by mountain ranges, tub breeze grew into a commercial hub and multicultural city. the bazaar here is one of the world's oldest largest and most beautiful unesco world heritage site. the complex houses several old mosques. the great jar may most is next door, and then they are all the thousands of market stores. it's passages link, many former caravans arise and ins, in which travellers and merchants would stop and stay for the night. ah amel

so there is much at stake for the people of iran. one aim of today's talks is clearly getting the united states back into the agreement. why is the bite in administration reluctant to do, sir? well, there's 2 things to watch the. the 1st is that the iranians, in fact, i don't want the americans at the table. and so this complicates things. the iranians have said because the united states left the deal 3 years ago. they are not allowed to sit at the table and talk about the revival of an agreement that they already left. so that complicates things. the other matter is the united states and selves. washington, there is little appetite in washington. in favor of going back into this agreement, despite the fact that a president biden under campaign trail said that he would want to re enter the agreement. he has different priorities. he has a social legislation to get through the congress. he has a very small minority and so he doesn't want to waste political capital so much on this, which is why they are very reluctant to give any guaran

should iran trust the united states? so given the fact that it knows full well that 2020 for presidential election could bring another president could completely undo any of the efforts you're making right now. this is not a deal that is based on trust. and so it's not, we don't trust ratings, don't trust us. and what happens when the us withdrew from the deal is that iran started wrapping up its nuclear program. that's why president biden is back and has given us the mandate to try to get back into the deal and he would not be extending the political capital making this effort if his goal was to come in and then withdraw. of course, we don't know what the future president will do. we don't know what the future reigning leadership will do, but we think that it's in our mutual interest to get back in to deal with the united states. be willing, at any point to meet face to face with a run in negotiators. we're prepared to meet with them face to face. we think it's far superior to indirect negotiations and we're dealing wit

for many foreigners, iran is the place of and miss. but it is home to a 1000 year old culture in which a variety of lifestyles, traditions, and religions co exist. mountain ranges, deserts plateaus, the plains, and valleys of be filmed from above. this spectacular landscape serves as a lens on to the country's history and its people. ah, the mountains, wild and untouched, tamed and domesticated cover, one 3rd of iran's territory their distant peaks have played an important role in the country's history. heading west towards the airport, massif. the mountains have long served as a safe haven for many communities and a bulwark of resistance to invaders. and near to run the majestic mount dumber vance dance as the natural defense in front of the iranian capital. heading south parallel to the buddha with iraq. the zak ross mountain range coincides with a stretch of the fabled silk road. near the tuchman and afghan border and its mountain range is mush hut, the capital of the region. a famous pilgrimage destination for the she i it's the ma

this is where i'm going to stand and beyond here is iran. and taliban officials were eager to show us how they are also tackling smuggling and illegal migration across this 1000 kilometer border. but in the nearby major city of had that there's a constant line of people that side the iranian consulate, hoping to get visas to leave. and here and throughout the country, make shift camps of internally displaced. people have sprung up as the new government struggles to cope. the bussey kids of a sudden the winter is now sitting in. if there is any kind of humanitarian assistance from whatever countries we would appreciate and acceptance about the back at the border, coming in the opposite direction is a steady stream of afghan deportees from iran. many of the victims of iran's long standing program, a forced repack creation because of its own worsening economic crisis article. but again, it's my 1st time back and again, it's 10 after 20 years with me and all these people around me have experienced lots of problems in iran. but then now joined by

they have talked about increasing pressure on iran if iran sticks to a hardline. diplomatic isolation with europe. centering iran at the iaea. and als trying to cut iranian oil exports to china by punishing china. there is also a wildcard. israel has made it very clear that it is willing to take over action -- covert action to try to restrict iran's nuclear program and to get iran to make a deal at the negotiating table. in the end, the predictions for what comes next comes down to a fundamental question -- is iran serious about making a deal? there is disagreement about that. the country's economic woes threaten a handover of power. >> the conservatives are not going to be able to hold onto power if they come into the office and rule over a pop or eyes iran. the supreme leader need stability. i do think they are motivated to arrive at an agreement. nick: others disagree and say there is no evidence sanctions or protests inside iran threatened the regime and david albright urges the administration to increase pressure. >> i think we should probably step up and app