The leaders of three US Senate committees asked intelligence officials on Friday for regular briefings on whether Iran is complying with an interim agreement to rein in its nuclear program, as Congress weighs whether to impose a new round of sanctions on Tehran.
President Barack Obama's administration has urged lawmakers not to impose more sanctions during negotiations over Iran's disputed nuclear program. The letter to James Clapper, the director of National Intelligence, also asked for a report by on any effects congressional action on new sanctions legislation might have on the negotiations with Iran. (Reuters)
