2. The P5+1 (the United States, United Kingdom,
Germany, France, Russia, and China,
facilitated by the European Union) to engage
diplomatic negotiation with Iran over control of
nuclear material and lifting currently-imposed
UN sanctions
Overview
3. Implications
• Increased tensions of US with Israel and Middle
East for fear of nuclear-empowered Iran
• Further empowerment of Tehran’s proxy Shia allies
in the Gulf
• For Israel, Iran’s nuclear ambitions in conjunction
with the Islamist extremist ideology that dominates
many policy circles in Tehran constitutes the most
important and existential threat
4. Latest Developments
Framework for a draft plan of action expected to be
completed by 30 June 15
Details of framework include:
• working towards limiting Iran’s nuclear programme
to allow for only civilian nuclear activities
• US and other countries would lift all sanctions from
Iran in stages
• Statement of the number of enrichment plants and
centrifuges Iran will have access to, as well as the
verification needed by the UN’s International
Atomic Energy Agency
