The Russian leader said the purpose of the negotiating process with Iran is to obtain clear guarantees about the transparency of its nuclear program.

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"The agreement verifiably limits, reduces excess Russian and US nuclear stockpiles, and it provides for an updated,streamlined, modern set of verification, monitoring and transparency provisions."

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Ultimately, Iran is willing to allow "full transparency" of its nuclear program with "permanent human monitoring, " Larijani said, but not right away and only if Western powers give Iran all the rights allowed under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.

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In return, it argued, the U.S. should seek greater transparency about China's nuclear forces.

WSJ: U.S.-China Nuclear Silence Leaves a Void

In fact, the entire Japanese nuclear power industry may suffer from a transparency and accountability deficiency.

FORBES: Nuclear Power Needs Greater Transparency