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News and updates about US-Iran

Ted Cruz:

'Deal is designed to let Ayatollah cheat to a nuclear arsenal'

Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".

'Deal is designed to let Ayatollah cheat to a nuclear arsenal'

Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal

Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.

Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal

Top White House official:

'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'

US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.

'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal:

'I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal'

Senator Ted Cruz warns against new Iran deal: Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled by this deal.

'I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal'

State Department:

'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price expresses some optimism about prospects of Iran nuclear deal, but says that divisions remain.

'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'

US official:

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

US official says Iran has officially dropped demand that IRGC be removed from State Department blacklist.

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

Pompeo to Biden:

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.

'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'

Iran:

'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'

Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.

'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'

Iran:

'US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless'

Iran rejects US announcement that Iranian operative plotted to murder John Bolton.

'US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless'

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.

Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We want economic guarantees from the US'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country wants economic guarantees as part of nuclear deal so as not to be "stung twice" the same way.

'We want economic guarantees from the US'

US general warns:

'Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies'

Top US Air Force general in the Middle East says that if Iran resumes attacks in the region, they could lead to a new escalation.

'Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies'

Iran:

'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'

Iran accuses US of using "Iranophobia" to create regional tension during Biden's visit to the Middle East.

'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'

Iran:

'No regional security as long as US protects fake Israel'

Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

'No regional security as long as US protects fake Israel'

Iranian FM:

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister: We can reach the final point of the agreement in the near future with realism from the American side.

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

Iran orders US to pay compensation for deaths of scientists

Iranian court demands US pay $4 billion to the families of Iranian nuclear scientists who were killed in targeted attacks.

Iran orders US to pay compensation for deaths of scientists

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.

Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions

US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers

Chinese and Indian brokers targeted as well, though US says it is still committed to diplomacy with Iran.

US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers

Biden assures senators:

'Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if needed'

Biden administration officials assure senators the US would ramp up sanctions on Iran if needed.

'Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if needed'

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'

Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.

'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'

Blinken:

'Iran's actions complicate efforts to restore nuclear deal'

US Secretary of State criticizes Iran’s removal of cameras that monitor its nuclear program.

'Iran's actions complicate efforts to restore nuclear deal'

Blinken:

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.

'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Zionist regime has taken US foreign policy hostage'

Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Israel of preventing a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

'Zionist regime has taken US foreign policy hostage'

US envoy:

'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'

Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.

'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'

UN expert:

'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'

Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".

'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'

Former US Defense Secretary:

'Trump sought to kill a senior Iranian military officer'

In new memoir, Mark Esper claims Trump wanted to eliminate a senior Iranian military officer shortly before 2020 election.

'Trump sought to kill a senior Iranian military officer'

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

State Department:

'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'

State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.

'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'

Iranian commander:

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."

'The US has no place in the Gulf'

White House clarifies:

'Psaki was talking about Iran's breakout time'

White House clarifies press secretary's remarks about US concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

'Psaki was talking about Iran's breakout time'

White House:

'We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks'

White press secretary says the time needed for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon is down from about a year.

'We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks'

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We are not far from a good nuclear agreement'

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says his country will not retreat from its “red lines” in indirect talks with the US.

'We are not far from a good nuclear agreement'

Iranian general:

'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'

IRGC Navy Commander says US has made "regular offers" to lift sanctions and make other concessions.

'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'

State Department:

'Iran will have to address our concerns'

State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.

'Iran will have to address our concerns'

Iranian Americans to Biden:

'Don't remove IRGC from terror list'

More than 500 Iranian Americans urge Biden not to cave to Iranian demands in nuclear talks.

'Don't remove IRGC from terror list'

Iran:

'US not showing will to reach nuclear agreement'

Iran questions the United States’ will in reaching nuclear agreement.

'US not showing will to reach nuclear agreement'

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'US imposing new conditions in nuclear talks'

Iran's Foreign Minister says US has made excessive demands in negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

'US imposing new conditions in nuclear talks'

Giuliani among 24 Americans sanctioned by Iran

Iran sanctions 24 Americans, including former Trump lawyer, over involvement with “terrorist acts”.

Giuliani among 24 Americans sanctioned by Iran

Biden won't remove IRGC from terror list

Biden administration plans to reject Iran's demand that IRGC terrorist designation be lifted.

Biden won't remove IRGC from terror list

House Democrats raise alarm over Iran deal

Rep. Elaine Luria: We can’t stay quiet about the deeply troubling turn that Iran talks have reportedly taken.

House Democrats raise alarm over Iran deal

Democrats to raise concerns over Iran deal

15 Democratic House members to hold press conference, raise concerns about nuclear deal being drafted with Iran.

Democrats to raise concerns over Iran deal

US, Iran spar over impasse in nuclear talks

US and Iran blame each other for ongoing impasse that has held up nuclear talks.

US, Iran spar over impasse in nuclear talks

Iran:

'The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal'

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges US to stop “wasting time” and reach an agreement on a nuclear deal.

'The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal'

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: We believe that today we are closer to an agreement than ever before.

'We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal'

US:

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

US:

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

Iran:

'Two issues remain unresolved in talks with US'

Iran's Foreign Minister: If the American side fulfils our two remaining demands today, we will be ready to go to Vienna tomorrow.

'Two issues remain unresolved in talks with US'

Republican senators:

'We will not back new Iran nuclear deal'

49 of 50 Republican senators say emerging nuclear deal weakens sanctions and lessens restrictions on Iran.

'We will not back new Iran nuclear deal'

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Nuclear deal is within reach if US acts realistically'

Iran's Foreign Minister says a good and durable nuclear deal is within reach, but places onus on the Americans.

'Nuclear deal is within reach if US acts realistically'

US: We're close to a deal with Iran

State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.

US: We're close to a deal with Iran

US to cave to Iran?

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Israeli TV report: Agreement with Iran expected to be signed next week, US will remove sanctions from dozens of Iranians.

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Iran warns:

'We won't wait for the US forever'

Iran's Foreign Ministry puts onus on US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

'We won't wait for the US forever'

State Department:

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expected to publicly comment on Iran deal as talks near the finish line.

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

Senior EU official:

'A deal with Iran is close'

Senior EU official says US-Iranian deal could be reached in the coming week but depends on the will of those involved.

'A deal with Iran is close'

US:

'Nuclear deal possible if Iran shows seriousness'

Amid talks in Vienna, United States says nuclear deal is possible within days if Iran “shows seriousness”.

'Nuclear deal possible if Iran shows seriousness'