Iran threatens Gulf security if Europe moves on sanctions
Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.
Iranian lawmaker warns that the Islamic Republic could end regional security cooperation if European states trigger the UN snapback mechanism to reimpose sanctions.
President Trump calls on CNN to apologize after Iran’s foreign minister admitted US airstrikes caused “very severe” damage to its nuclear sites - contradicting CNN’s report that strikes had minimal impact.
Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country refuses to abandon uranium enrichment, calling it a matter of "national pride."
Iran says it will hold nuclear talks with Britain, France, and Germany in Istanbul on Friday, amid rising tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.
France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.
US President Trump states he is "in no rush" to talk to Iran, despite their desire for discussions.
The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.
Iran delays nuclear talks with the US following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman says "no specific date, time or location has been determined" for a meeting.
Israeli official says that the deeply buried enriched uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility may be retrievable, complicating assessments of US strike damage.
Netanyahu's office says the PM and Defense Secretary Hegseth discussed countering the Iranian threat, fostering regional security cooperation, and bolstering the strategic relationship between Israel and the US.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Iran of "dramatic sanctions" if it doesn't clarify its nuclear program and allow UN inspectors.
France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson firmly denies a US claim of a meeting request, contradicting President Trump's assertion of scheduled talks.
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President Trump anticipates a "good chance" of a deal with Hamas this week to release remaining hostages. He also plans to discuss a "permanent deal" with Iran with PM Netanyahu.
Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.
If confirmed, the Oslo meeting would mark the first direct US-Iranian nuclear talks since joint American-Israeli strikes targeted key Iranian nuclear sites.
Iran officially suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move the US calls "unacceptable." This follows a 12-day conflict with Israel and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.
Tehran accuses Washington and Jerusalem of violating its sovereignty and killing civilians during 12 days of war.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.
The US believes its recent airstrikes significantly set back Iran's nuclear program by up to two years, Pentagon spokesman says, adding key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were “completely obliterated.”
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Iranian FM Araghchi downplays immediate US nuclear talks, insists Iran needs security assurances and time.
Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi states the US must end all strikes for diplomatic talks to resume: "We do not want war. We want to engage in dialogue."
Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender".
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reveals that Iran could resume enriched uranium production "in a matter of months," despite extensive damage from recent US and Israeli strikes.
Watch: In segment translated by MEMRI, Iranian TV host Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi announces Iran's new "nuclear ambiguity" policy, states Iran will enrich uranium as it chooses, retain all material, trade freely, and build facilities anywhere.
New York Times reports that Israeli and American strikes on Isfahan have severely crippled Iran's ability to produce atomic bombs by destroying crucial metallization facilities. This process, essential for creating the explosive core of a nuclear weapon, is now a major bottleneck for Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi blasts Trump for disrespecting Supreme Leader Khamenei, demanding a change in tone for any nuclear deal. This follows Trump's earlier post criticizing Khamenei and revealing he halted sanctions relief.
New satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal Iran has initiated repair efforts at its Fordow nuclear facility, targeted last week by US airstrikes. Excavators and bulldozers are visible near bomb craters, suggesting immediate attempts to restore access and assess damage.
Following "Operation Rising Lion," Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declares Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state. Extensive damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and scientists will take years to repair.
Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, French President Emmanuel Macron declares the strikes "genuinely effective" but warns that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would be the "worst-case scenario.
Following US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran announces it has ceased cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran's Foreign Minister cites the IAEA's failure to condemn the attacks and its "regrettable role" in past issues as reasons.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".
President Trump declares he'd "absolutely" consider bombing Iranian nuclear sites again if intelligence dictated, but adds he believes Iran is "exhausted" and not focused on nuclear pursuits.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.
US Director of National Intelligence criticizes the leaks that attempt to downplay the success of the American airstrikes on Iran's nuclear weapons program.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Fox News that Iran's nuclear program has been "significantly" set back, a "night and day" difference from before June 13.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals to Fox News that the US and Iran are in early stages of renewed discussions on Iran's nuclear program, both directly and via intermediaries, despite recent hostilities, says the conversations are "promising".
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged by recent strikes, stating credible intelligence indicates key facilities were destroyed and would take years to rebuild.
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CNN reports that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is engaging Iranian officials for a diplomatic resolution post-nuclear facility strikes, but efforts are hindered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's hidden status.
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At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.
After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.
A senior Iranian source claimed to Reuters that before the U.S. attack on the Fordow nuclear facility last night all of the stock of enriched uranium at the site was transferred to another location.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely criticizes President Trump's order to bomb Iran, labeling it a "grounds for impeachment." Former Ambassador David Friedman fires back: The president just saved millions of lives and acted fully in accordance with law.
Hamas condemns US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, holds the US and Israel responsible. Yemen's Houthi rebels also denounce the strikes, expressing full support for Iran.
UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.
German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
An Israeli official confirms to ABC News that, a year ago, the US and Israel conducted an unprecedented military exercise, simulating offensive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The drill, planned under the Biden administration, wasn't expected to be immediately relevant.
In a joint op-ed with historian Niall Ferguson, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues for immediate US military intervention to destroy Iran's last key nuclear site at Fordow.
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy meets Secretary of State Rubio to discuss Iran, stresses there is a "window" of two weeks to prevent wider conflict and ensure Iran never acquires nuclear weapons.
Iran reported a targeted attack on an apartment in central Tehran. Israel confirms that the target was a senior nuclear scientist, who specialized in the field of weaponry.
US President says it's "very hard" to ask Israel to stop Iran airstrikes while they're winning, adds his two-week period for Iran is to see if "people come to their senses".
Israel is reportedly weighing a solo strike on Iran's Fordow nuclear site within days, despite preferring a joint US operation. Sources tell Iran International a 48-72 hour window is critical.