Iranian Nuclear Program

US 'greatly concerned' by Iran's uranium enrichment

US responds to IAEA report which found that Iran has increased its production of highly enriched uranium.

IAEA:

Iran increasing production of highly enriched uranium

New IAEA report finds Iran has reversed the slowdown in its production of uranium to 60% purity.

IAEA report:

Iran has enough uranium enriched to 60% purity

UN's nuclear watchdog says Iran is still stonewalling the agency on key issues in latest report.

Refreezing Iranian assets exposes Biden Administration’s folly

Does the release of these funds now mean that Team Biden is engaging in its own “disinformation” campaign? Opinion.

'Baseless claims':

Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program

The report determined that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but has the infrastructure to do so in less than two weeks.

US report:

Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks

New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.

State Department spokesman:

'Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program'

State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.

Iranian official:

'We will continue peaceful nuclear activities'

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization says his country is unfazed by sanctions and will continue "peaceful" nuclear activities.

Iranian President:

'The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran urged to reverse its decision to ban IAEA inspectors

US, Britain, France and Germany call on Iran to "immediately reverse" decision to withdraw accreditation from nuclear watchdog inspectors.

EU to Iran:

'Reconsider ban on IAEA inspectors'

European Union criticizes Iran's decision to withdraw accreditation from several inspectors from the United Nations nuclear watchdog.

Britain, France and Germany to maintain sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany announce strategy to maintain nuclear sanctions on Iran even after they expire under terms of 2015 deal.

Iran:

'We're ready to negotiate with US based on September document'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says talks on revival of nuclear deal should be based on understandings reached last year.

IAEA chief:

'Int'l community losing interest in Iran's nuclear program'

Rafael Grossi, head of International Atomic Energy Agency: There is a certain routinization of what is going on in Iran.

IAEA report:

Iran slowing uranium enrichment

The confidential report comes as Iran and the US are negotiating a prisoner swap and the release of billions of dollars in Iranian assets.

Republican lawmaker:

'I would support broader deal with Iran'

Rep. Mike Turner says he would support broader diplomatic deal with Iran that would eventually freeze progress in its nuclear program.

US report:

Iran slowed down buildup of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium

Sources tell Wall Street Journal Iran has diluted some of its stockpile of enriched uranium.

Iran's President:

'We'll discuss revival of nuclear deal with dignity'

Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi vows to work to counteract the US sanctions imposed on the country.

Deputy US Secretary of State Wendy Sherman retires

Sherman was a lead negotiator of the 2015 nuclear deal that was signed between Iran and world powers, including the US.

Iran:

'We gave IAEA new details on uranium at two sites'

Iran says it gave detailed answers to UN watchdog about two sites that inspectors say bore traces of man-made uranium.

Blinken:

'We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran'

US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."

Ahead of US trip:

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss a host of issues, chief among them the Iranian nuclear threat and Iran's activities to destabilize the region.

US intelligence assessment:

Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment

New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.

Europe to retain Iran ballistic missile sanctions

The sanctions, which were part of the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers, are due to expire in October.

FM Cohen to world countries:

'Stop burying your head in the sand on Iran'

In op-ed in The Telegraph, Foreign Minister Eli Cohen calls for firm international stance against Iran's nuclear program.

Amid reports of Iran deal:

Assistant US Secretary of State to visit Israel

State Department announces Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf will meet senior Israeli officials.

Blinken:

'Some of the reports on Iran agreement are not true'

Secretary of State rejects reports that Washington and Tehran are close to agreements.

Gantz:

'We are closer than ever to needing to act against Iran'

MK Benny Gantz at AJC Global Forum: Should a responsible action be needed against Iran, I will provide my full support to the government.

US official:

'We're not discussing interim deal with Iran'

US official says Washington has told Tehran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate.

Iran:

'We held indirect talks with the US'

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms indirect talks with the US in Oman, but stresses Iran isn't interested in an interim deal.

Lithuanian Prime Minister:

'We stand with Israel in stemming Iranian threat'

Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė speaks at AJC Global Forum: We will continue pushing for more sanctions against Iran.

Lapid to US administration:

'Do not sign a bad deal with Iran'

Opposition leader at AJC Global Forum: Simply going for some sort of new version of the 2015 Iran deal is not good enough.

US to Iran:

'You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues'

Sources say US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, in which US warned Iran not to continue on the path towards nuclear weapons.

US and Iran deny an interim deal is near

United States and Iran both deny reports that they are nearing an interim nuclear deal.

IAEA chief:

'We will never politicize our work in Iran'

Rafael Grossi pushes back on Israel’s claims that his agency capitulated to Iranian pressure.

Gantz in New York:

'We will back the government if it acts against Iran'

National Unity Party chairman: We will do whatever it takes to prevent an existential threat to the State of Israel.

Khamenei:

'Backing down from stance on Israel would be a mistake'

Iran’s Supreme Leader defends tough approach to the West: Compromise would only invite further hostility.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Not inviting Netanyahu a serious mistake on the part of the US'

Israel’s UN Ambassador will take part in Jerusalem Conference in New York: New York is the capital of the Jewish people outside Israel.

Foreign Minister Cohen:

'Normalization with Saudis - a question not of if, but of when'

Foreign Minister Eli Cohen on potential new Iran nuclear deal: An agreement signed by Iran is not worth the paper on which it is signed.

What if Bernard Lewis was right about Iran?

Bernard Lewis claimed that nuclear Iran welcomes an Apocalypse. Op-ed.

Amid concerns over Iran:

Biden's security adviser meets Israeli officials

Jake Sullivan hosts Tzachi Hanegbi and Minister Ron Dermer, discusses enhanced coordination to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

Israel blasts IAEA:

'The yielding to political pressure is very disappointing'

Israel blasts UN's atomic agency over decision to close two probes of highly enriched uranium in Iran.

IAEA:

Iran has resolved two outstanding inquiries on nuclear program

IAEA closes two probes over uranium found at Iranian nuclear sites.

Sources:

Biden adviser discussed outreach to Iran with Oman

Officials say Biden's Middle East adviser visited Oman this month to discuss outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program.

US and Iran negotiating release of sanctioned Iranian funds

A potential agreement is taking shape that could see Iran release prisoners in exchange for billions of dollars in sanctioned funds.

'Serious risks'

France blasts Iran's latest ballistic missile test

France accuses Iran of violating UN resolution endorsing 2015 nuclear deal after it carried out a long-range ballistic missile test.

Iran:

'We'll cooperate with IAEA inspectors on any new activities'

The statement follows an AP report on Tehran's new underground system near the Natanz facility.

Iranian official:

'Attack on nuclear facilities would mean war'

Iranian official warns Israel against attacking his country’s nuclear facilities.

Former US envoy:

'Iran doesn't fear us the way they need to fear us'

Dennis Ross, who served as a senior advisor to three US presidents, criticizes current administration's policy on Iran.

Iran 'satisfied' with progress in talks with IAEA

Iranian Foreign Minister calls on IAEA to put aside its political approach toward Iran.

Iran:

'US needs to stop procrastinating on nuclear deal renewal'

Iran's foreign ministry spokesman urges US to put an end to "delays" in attempts to renew 2015 nuclear agreement.

National Security Advisor:

'Normalization with Saudis is one of our central goals'

Tzachi Hanegbi welcomes US counterpart's comments on Saudi normalization: We hope there will be a breakthrough soon.

US national security adviser:

'We are still working towards Israeli-Saudi normalization'

Biden’s national security adviser Jake Sullivan: I spoke to Netanyahu this week. We will ensure Iran doesn't achieve a nuclear weapon.

Make no mistake:

'Iran will not be satisfied with a single nuclear bomb'

Defense Min. Gallant reveals: Significant progress in Iranian nuclear program, Iran has enough enriched material for five nuclear bombs.

Iran's atomic chief:

'West making baseless accusations about our nuclear program'

Head of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran insists country's nuclear program is peaceful.

National Security Advisor:

'If Iran's uranium enrichment continues - Israel will act'

National Security Advisor Tzachi Hanegbi: If there had been no judicial reform - Netanyahu would have already visited the White House.

As Iran alienated the West, Persian rug exports plummeted

Once thriving billion dollar industry reduced to nearly zero after decades of rogue actions by Iranian regime.

MK Danny Danon:

'The US administration is not preparing to neutralize Iran'

Likud MK tells Newsmax: We're preparing all options for the day that we would have to actually neutralize the Iranian nuclear threat.

Report:

US discussing freeze-for-freeze approach on Iran

Biden administration discussed Iran sanctions relief in exchange for it freezing parts of its nuclear program.

Minister Eli Cohen:

'We are promoting cooperation in Europe against Iran'

Foreign Minister speaks to French counterpart, departs for Czech Republic to promote decisions against Iran's nuclear program.