Geneva Talks Help To Defuse Tensions With Iran

by Eric Westervelt, NPR

Iran has agreed to open its covertly built uranium enrichment plant to international inspectors. The agreement came in Switzerland in talks it held with six world powers. One EU official called the meeting productive but cautioned there is a long process ahead. The talks are to continue later in the month. President Obama has challenged the Iranians to follow up on their promises.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, October 2, 2009