Today's the day: Iran is sitting down with six nations to talk nukes, an event that has been described in terms of cautious optimism for days. Now that it's actually here, what's worth knowing, and what should you be watching for? A primer:
- The talks began about noon local time in Baghdad, and some 15,000 Iraqi cops and troops are surrounding the Green Zone location where they're taking place. That location is a notable one, according to the Guardian, which posits that in suggesting to meet in a country whose leadership is friendly to Tehran, Iran is "testing Western commitment to seeking a deal."