VOA慢速英語:核協(xié)議將增強伊朗影響力

Negotiators are trying to reach an agreement to limit Iran's nuclear activities. The deal would include an easing of international sanctions against Iran. The restrictions were designed to punish Iran for its nuclear activities.

談判代表試圖達成協(xié)議來限制伊朗核活動。協(xié)議將包括對伊朗采取相對寬松的制裁措施。這些限制措施是為了懲罰伊朗進行核活動。

Some observers believe a final agreement would help Iran expand its influence in the Middle East.

一些觀察人士認為最終協(xié)議可能會幫助伊朗擴大在中東地區(qū)的影響力。

Representatives from Iran, the United States and five other countries recently agreed on a plan for future negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Negotiators now hope to reach a final agreement by the end of June.

伊朗談判代表和美國，和其他五國代表最近就未來伊朗核問題談判達成一項協(xié)議。談判代表現(xiàn)在希望在六月底之前能夠達成最終協(xié)議。

As the talks move forward, some governments have raised other concerns about Iran, including its support for Houthi rebels in Yemen. They are also concerned about Iran's assistance in Iraq in the fight against Islamic State militants and its ties to Hezbollah, the Shi'ite militant group based in Lebanon.

隨著談判的進行，一些政府對伊朗的擔憂逐漸增加。包括也門胡塞叛軍支持者。他們也擔心伊拉克伊朗援助軍隊參與對抗伊斯蘭戰(zhàn)斗，也擔心與真主黨，黎巴嫩什葉派激進組織有聯(lián)系。

One of the most outspoken critics of a stronger Iran is Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticized the deal reached in Switzerland this month.

對伊朗進行最直言不諱的批評者之一是以色列。以色列總理內塔尼亞胡曾對本月在瑞士達成的協(xié)議提出批評

"The deal would greatly bolster Iran's economy. It would give Iran thereby tremendous means to propel its aggression and terrorism throughout the Middle East."

這一協(xié)議將大大增強伊朗經(jīng)濟實力，伊朗將采取強有力的手段來進行侵略，并對整個中東地區(qū)發(fā)動恐怖主義襲擊。

But United States officials say a nuclear deal may actually help reduce threats from Iran. Marie Harf is with the State Department.

但是美國政府稱核協(xié)議可能有助于減少伊朗帶來的威脅。Marie Harf是美國國務院一員。

"One of the reasons we are so committed to seeing if we can prevent them from getting a nuclear weapon is, if you can imagine how much power they're able to project today, they would be able to project ever more power if that was backed up by a nuclear weapon."

我們之所以如此努力想要看到我們能否阻止伊朗獲得核武器的原因之一就是，如果你能想象到現(xiàn)在他們有多強，就要想到伊朗獲得核武器之后力量會更加強大。

Kelsey Davenport studies efforts to stop the spread of weapons. She says an Iran nuclear deal might lead to more unrest in the Middle East.

Kelsey Davenport是研究阻止核武器擴散的研究者，她說一項伊朗核協(xié)議的達成可能會導致中東地區(qū)更加動蕩不安。

"Any agreement that left Iran with a nuclear infrastructure was going to be a bad deal."

任何促使伊朗放棄核設施的協(xié)議都是一個非常糟糕的協(xié)議。

Emanuele Ottolenghi is a Middle East expert at the Foundation for the Defense of Democracies. He says people should be worried that the easing of sanctions might empower Iran. He spoke to VOA on SKYPE.

Emanuele Ottolenghi是保衛(wèi)民主基礎中東地區(qū)專家，他說人們應該擔心寬松制裁政策可能會給伊朗帶來更多權利。他通過SKYPE對美國之音如是說。

"It will be a great boost to Iran's wealth, which the regime has used as a tool to influence regional foreign policy, to fund terrorist movements, to advance its goals, to enhance Iran's role as a leader in the non-aligned movement. The sky is the limit..."

這將對伊朗財富起到巨大的推動作用，這個政權已經(jīng)作為一種工具來影響地區(qū)外交政策，資助恐怖主義活動，推動其目標發(fā)展，增強伊朗自不結盟運動中的領袖地位。

Emanuele Ottolenghi says several countries would likely feel most threatened by an empowered Iran. One of them is Israel. Another would be Saudi Arabia, which he says competes with Iran.

Emanuele Ottolenghi說一些國家可能會受到權力擴張的伊朗的更多威脅。其中一個國家就是以色列，還有一個會是沙特阿拉伯，因為他說會與伊朗相抗衡。

"There is a, an irreconcilable rivalry between the two countries and the ruling elites as both aspire to be the beacon and, and guide, and sort of global power in the Islamic world. These two things cannot be reconciled."

這兩國國家之間存在著一種不可協(xié)調的競爭關系，因為雙方都渴望在伊斯蘭世界成為領袖大國。達不成和解。

He says the changes should help countries that enjoyed trade relations with Iran before the sanctions were put in place.

他說在制裁實施之前這一改變將有助于與一些國家與伊朗進行貿易往來。

I'm Christopher Jones-Cruise.

VOA State Department Correspondent Pam Dockins reported this story. George Grow wrote it for VOA Learning English. Christopher Jones-Cruise was the editor.

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Words in This Story

sanction(s) – n. an action taken to force a country to obey international rules or laws; a measure designed to limit or stop trade with that country

outspoken – adj. speaking in an honest, open way about one's opinions

regime – n. a government or administration

empower(ed) – v. to give power to someone (or something)