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The article discusses the U.S. State Department's announcement regarding its delay of a payment to Iran in January 2016 in order to maintain leverage and ensure the release of three American prisoners. Topics include the U.S.' plans to reimburse $1.7 billion to Iran for military equipment it purchased prior to the Iranian revolution that was never delivered, concerns that the payment to Iran was a ransom for the Americans, and the implementation of U.S. President Obama's nuclear deal with Iran.

The article discusses the coordinated strategy used by the U.S. President Barack Obama and the Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi to have U.S. Democrats support the 2015 Iran nuclear deal. An overview of inability of U.S. Republicans to garner enough votes to override an Obama veto of Republican legislation meant to defeat the agreement is provided.

The article discusses support among the senators of the U.S. Democratic political party Bob Casey and Chris Coons for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which allows for U.S. President Obama to veto a resolution disapproving of the nuclear agreement by the U.S. Republican (G.O.P.) political party. An overview of U.S. senators' concerns over the Iranian nuclear program is provided.

The article focuses on the 2015 U.S. treaty with Iran known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. The authors explain that U.S. President Barack Obama is pushing for support of the deal, discuss how the deal will limit Iran's capability to build a nuclear bomb over the next 15 years, and explore what might happen once the 15 years is over.

The article reports on the relationship between U.S. President Barack Obama and the pro-Israel group the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (Aipac). The author explains that Aipac is campaigning against the 2015 Iran nuclear accord, note that Obama has denounced the group as lobbyists, and compares their relations with former presidents including Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush.

The article reports that U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer has announced he will oppose U.S. President Barack Obama's nuclear program limitation deal with Iran when it reaches the U.S. Congress. The authors discuss how several other politicians have reacted to the deal, including New York Representative Eliot L. Engel, California Representative Nancy Pelosi, and Illinois Representative Jan Schakowsky, as well as the response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The article reports on a speech delivered by U.S. President Barack Obama on the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action at American University in Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.). Obama's comparison with the U.S. Congress's approval of the 2003 Iraq War with those who are opposing the Iranian nuclear deal is discussed.

The article discusses a July 2015 multilateral agreement involving the U.S. and Iran regarding Iran's nuclear research program. Topics include the status of a ban on foreign conventional weapons sales to Iran, the involvement of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and U.S. President Barack Obama in the deal, and the role of Omani Sultan Qaboos bin Said in starting negotiations. Iran's attempt to end international sanctions against itself is noted.

The article reports on the political response of the U.S. Republican Party to the July 14, 2015 proposed international treaty with Iran, seeking to limit its nuclear development capabilities. Topics addressed include the Republican Party's declared opposition to the measure, commentary on expected lobbying efforts to further resist its ratification by the U.S. Congress, and the strategy of President Barack Obama's administration to ensure its passage.

The article discusses the political aspects of the July 14, 2015 nuclear nonproliferation negotiations and agreement reached with Iran, focusing on U.S. President Barack Obama's foreign policy decision making. Topics addressed include parallels between Obama's efforts and President Richard Nixon's 1972 visit to communist China, the elements of risk inherent in the move, and discussion regarding Obama's legacy depending on the success of the initiative.

The article reports on a meeting between U.S. President Barack Obama and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, D.C. regarding their disagreement over the Iran nuclear deal and U.S. military aid to Israel.

The article offers the author's insights on the individuals involved in the Iran nuclear deal such as supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran, U.S. President Barack Obama, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.