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Accordingly to press reports, the Biden administration is considering entering a very narrow nuclear agreement with Iran that would impose many fewer restrictions on that country’s nuclear program than the original Iran nuclear deal (also known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA). 

Also: The Islamic Republic cracks down on the hijab "conspiracy" while suffering brain drain; researcher Elizabeth Tsurkov abducted by Iraqi militia.

Also:  Iran seeks to do just enough to comply with IAEA safeguards, while avoiding snapback sanctions over missiles, drones.

‘THE BILL WILL NOT MOVE’: A showdown is looming over efforts by Republican lawmakers who are seeking to end the military’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement — a policy that has resulted in thousands of troops being discharged at a time when all the services are facing recruiting challenges.

The LEP and B61 are important for maintaining a science and technology base that allows the U.S. to keep its weapons safe, secure, and reliable.

Collaboration between Chinese researchers and their international counterparts over sensitive technology with possible military uses has become increasingly contentious. Nikkei Asia took a look at the fierce debate over the red lines in academia.

Putin opens door to Syrian fighters in Ukraine; Egyptian students’ harrowing escape from Ukraine; Hamas keeps quiet on Ukraine while building mega-mosques; Lebanon’s cancer crisis; and more … in about 1,300 words.

Also:​ The Iran talks in Vienna enter their final days, what comes next, and why neither president should expect an assist from the US Congress on Iran.

Just like in 2015, it is expected an agreement with Iran would be unanimously rejected by Republicans in both chambers, as well as some Democrats. While it’s unlikely that two-thirds will reject the agreement, it’s likely to be rejected by a majority vote, according to JINSA.

Letter signed by Ted Cruz and 32 colleagues demands president comply with legislation giving Congress oversight on nuclear pacts with Tehran, complicating talks to reenter deal