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Talking with Iran
(New York Times) Editorial - Nothing is ever quick and easy with the Iranians. They are masters at diplomatic sleight of hand and have provided ample reason for mistrust. Resolving concerns about the country's nuclear activities remains a long shot. The most immediate needs are to get Iran to stop enriching uranium to 20% purity, just a few steps from bomb grade; to move its stockpile of uranium enriched to 20% out of the country; to close the underground production facility at Fordo; and to cooperate more fully with the International Atomic Energy Agency. Iran's unsurprising push for an immediate lifting of sanctions must be resisted. The only possible way of achieving a negotiated deal is for the international community to stay united and keep on the economic pressure.