News and updates about P5+1

US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear deal

State Department says US would accept invitation from EU to meet Iran and discuss its nuclear program.

US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear deal

Switzerland confirms spying during Iran nuclear talks

Swiss prosecutors say they found evidence of spying on Iran nuclear talks, but close the probe.

Switzerland confirms spying during Iran nuclear talks

Western powers encourage banks to do business with Iran

United States and European partners appeal for European banks and businesses to invest in Iran following nuclear deal.

Western powers encourage banks to do business with Iran

Expert: Deal delays Iran nuclear bomb by 10-15 years

Head of defense think tank says the nuclear deal with world powers delays Iran acquisition of a bomb by a decade or more.

Expert: Deal delays Iran nuclear bomb by 10-15 years

Iran threatens to cancel nuclear deal if UN probe isn't closed

Senior Iranian official says his country will cancel deal if IAEA probe into past nuclear activities isn't dropped.

Iran threatens to cancel nuclear deal if UN probe isn't closed

World powers to help Iran redesign Arak plant

Six world powers agree to help Iran redesign its Arak heavy water reactor so that it cannot produce weapons-grade plutonium.

World powers to help Iran redesign Arak plant

Khamenei: Some of the Members of the P5+1 Are Not Trustworthy

Iran’s Supreme Leader says the text of the nuclear deal should be carefully scrutinized because the other side may breach it.

Khamenei: Some of the Members of the P5+1 Are Not Trustworthy

Iran Deal Will Allow UN Inspectors to Have Access to All Sites

Diplomatic source says draft nuclear deal calls for UN inspectors to have access to all suspect Iranian sites, including military.

Iran Deal Will Allow UN Inspectors to Have Access to All Sites

Iran Nuclear Deal May be Finalized on Tuesday

Nuclear negotiations miss a midnight deadline on Monday, as sides say "sticking points" remain.

Iran Nuclear Deal May be Finalized on Tuesday

German Source: It's Up to Iran, Everything Can Still Fail

German government source says deal with Iran could be reached quickly if Tehran is ready to take the last steps.

German Source: It's Up to Iran, Everything Can Still Fail

Iranian Media Outlines Nuclear Deal - And It's Very Bad Indeed

Expected deal to immediately lift all sanctions, arms embargoes against Iran and close UN files on Iranian nuclear program.

Iranian Media Outlines Nuclear Deal - And It's Very Bad Indeed

Rouhani: We Have Charmed the World

Iranian President says that even if talks with major powers fail, Iran has been able to "charm the world, and it’s an art."

Rouhani: We Have Charmed the World

Iran Claims West Has Toughened its Stance

Iranian television claims that West has toughened its stance as yet another deadline for nuclear deal looms.

Iran Claims West Has Toughened its Stance

Official: Iran Talks Must End Within 48 Hours

Western official says latest extension in nuclear talks is the final one.

Official: Iran Talks Must End Within 48 Hours

German Official: Iran Talks May Still Fail

As latest deadline for Iran deal approaches, German source stresses "there will not be an agreement at any price".

German Official: Iran Talks May Still Fail

Iran Demands: Lift UN Arms Embargo

Arms embargo issue the latest in last-minute demands as a Tuesday deadline for a final deal looms ahead.

Iran Demands: Lift UN Arms Embargo

Kerry Calls for 'Hard Choices' from Iran

Secretary of State says a nuclear agreement is possible if Iran makes the “hard choices” necessary.

Kerry Calls for 'Hard Choices' from Iran

Iran's Foreign Minister: Differences Remain in Nuclear Talks

Iran's foreign minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says "some differences remain" between Iran and six world powers.

Iran's Foreign Minister: Differences Remain in Nuclear Talks

Official: Permanent Iran Deal Even Worse than Interim One

Senior Israeli official says impending deal will allow Iran to continue to develop nuclear weapons and support global terrorism.

Official: Permanent Iran Deal Even Worse than Interim One

Will Iran Nuclear Talks be Extended Again?

American official says it's "conceivable" talks with Iran could be extended past Tuesday if negotiators are on the verge of an agreement.

Will Iran Nuclear Talks be Extended Again?

French FM Leaves Iran Talks - For Now

France's foreign minister leaves nuclear talks in Vienna, promises to return on Sunday in the hope that sufficient progress is made.

French FM Leaves Iran Talks - For Now

Kerry: Difficult Issues Remain in Nuclear Talks

Secretary of State tells reporters that progress is being made in talks with Iran, though several difficult issues remain unresolved.

Kerry: Difficult Issues Remain in Nuclear Talks

Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work if West Not Committed to Deal

Iran's President threatens that his country would resume its halted nuclear work if world powers go back on a proposed final deal.

Rouhani: We'll Resume Nuclear Work if West Not Committed to Deal

Official: System Found to Give IAEA Access to Iranian Sites

American officials says P5+1 countries have drawn up a system which will give the IAEA access to all suspect Iranian sites.

Official: System Found to Give IAEA Access to Iranian Sites

Iran's Foreign Minister Returns Home for Consultations

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif heads back to Tehran as officials indicate nuclear talks will be extended yet again.

Iran's Foreign Minister Returns Home for Consultations

France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with Iran

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius sets three “indispensable” conditions for a nuclear deal which he says Iran hasn't yet met.

France Sets Three Conditions for Deal with Iran

Kerry Arrives in Vienna as Deadline for Nuclear Deal Approaches

Secretary of State John Kerry to meet Iranian counterpart in Vienna amid reports that nuclear talks remain stalled.

Kerry Arrives in Vienna as Deadline for Nuclear Deal Approaches

Obama and Putin Agree 'Unity' Needed in Iran Talks

In their first conversation in months, Obama and Russian President agree about the need to maintain “unity” in nuclear talks with Iran.

Obama and Putin Agree 'Unity' Needed in Iran Talks

Diplomats: Iran and West Disagree on All Main Elements

Diplomats say Iran and six powers are in disagreement on up to 10 crucial elements of the nuclear deal and may need to extend talks again.

Diplomats: Iran and West Disagree on All Main Elements

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

New round of nuclear talks between Iran and six world powers will begin this week in Vienna, says the European Commission.

EU Announces New Round of Talks with Iran

Senator 'Alarmed' Over West's Possible Concessions to Iran

Senator Bob Corker writes President Obama with concerns over alleged far-reaching concessions in Iran talks.

Senator 'Alarmed' Over West's Possible Concessions to Iran

Iran Talks 'Virtually Stalled', Says Diplomat

Diplomat tell Russian news agency that nuclear talks are stuck and June 30 deadline may have to be postponed yet again.

Iran Talks 'Virtually Stalled', Says Diplomat

Officials: Iran Deal Won't Answer Questions on Past Activities

Officials say world powers are prepared to accept a deal with Iran that does not immediately answer questions about past atomic work.

Officials: Iran Deal Won't Answer Questions on Past Activities

Official: Next Round of Iran Talks will be Tough

The next round of nuclear negotiations with Iran will be "pretty tough," says a senior United States official.

Official: Next Round of Iran Talks will be Tough

P5+1 Decides to Restore Sanctions if Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal

P5+1 settle on fallback program to restore sanctions on Iran if it breaks nuclear deal; Tehran still must accept tentative proposal.

P5+1 Decides to Restore Sanctions if Iran Breaks Nuclear Deal

Iran Optimistic Deal with West Can be Reached

"An agreement is very likely," says Iran's Foreign Minister in interview with German magazine.

Iran Optimistic Deal with West Can be Reached

American Team to Head to Vienna for Talks with Iran

Wendy Sherman, Undersecretary of State, to lead a delegation to Vienna to join the next round of negotiations with Iran.

American Team to Head to Vienna for Talks with Iran

Khamenei: Iran Won't Negotiate Under Threat of Military Force

Iranian Supreme Leader claims US officials threatening military force; says Iran won't negotiate 'under the shadow of threats.'

Khamenei: Iran Won't Negotiate Under Threat of Military Force

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

World powers and Iran to hold fresh talks in Vienna to build on the framework accord reached earlier this month.

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country is ready to take "irreversible steps" if the West does the same.

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

Kerry: We're There for Our Mideast Allies

The United States will not allow Tehran to run amok and do as it pleases in the Middle East, said Secretary of State John Kerry.

Kerry: We're There for Our Mideast Allies

Netanyahu Holding Security Consultations After Iran Deal

Senior security officials to convene after announcement of Iran nuclear deal.

Netanyahu Holding Security Consultations After Iran Deal

IAEA Welcomes Iran Framework

The UN atomic agency, which failed in the past to receive answers on Iran's nuclear program, welcomes the new framework with P5+1.

IAEA Welcomes Iran Framework

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment' and Reach an Agreement

Iran's foreign minister urges Western powers to drop their "excessive demands" of his country.

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment' and Reach an Agreement

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again

Western powers extend talks in Switzerland for a second day beyond March 31 deadline.

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again

Lavrov Claims Agreement with Iran Reached

Russian Foreign Minister says Iran and six world powers have reached a "preliminary agreement". Diplomats: That's not true.

Lavrov Claims Agreement with Iran Reached

Confirmed: Iran Nuclear Talks Extended by One Day

United States confirms that nuclear talks with Iran and will continue beyond the self-imposed Tuesday night deadline.

Confirmed: Iran Nuclear Talks Extended by One Day

Iran Nuke Talks May End with Statement Instead of Accord

Morning session of Lausanne talks between Iran, P5+1, ended after just 35 minutes without results. Deadline for talks just hours away.

Iran Nuke Talks May End with Statement Instead of Accord

State Department: 50-50 Chance of Deal with Iran

As deadline for nuclear deal approaches, the United States remains unoptimistic.

State Department: 50-50 Chance of Deal with Iran

Britain: Deal Must Put the Bomb Beyond Iran's Reach

British Foreign Secretary says he believes a deal with Iran could be reached, insists it must place an atomic bomb "beyond reach".

Britain: Deal Must Put the Bomb Beyond Iran's Reach

P5+1 Negotiators to Meet with Iran in First-Ever Joint Session

March 31 deadline looms; Kerry cancels return flight to US for last-minute push; Netanyahu warns of 'dangerous accord.'

P5+1 Negotiators to Meet with Iran in First-Ever Joint Session

Iran's Foreign Minister Remains Optimistic as Talks Continue

"I think we can make the necessary progress," says Mohammad Javad Zarif after meetings in Switzerland.

Iran's Foreign Minister Remains Optimistic as Talks Continue

Diplomat: 'Significant Progress' Made in Iran Talks

Diplomat says that major powers and Iran have made significant progress in talks, but several key differences remain.

Diplomat: 'Significant Progress' Made in Iran Talks

Cameron: The Alternatives to Iran Deal Are 'Not Attractive'

British Prime Minister David Cameron says it is better to reach a nuclear deal with Iran, but adds that should not happen at any price.

Cameron: The Alternatives to Iran Deal Are 'Not Attractive'

European Ministers Report Little Progress in Talks with Iran

European powers and Iran make little progress toward reaching an agreement as deadline looms.

European Ministers Report Little Progress in Talks with Iran

Official: Talks with Iran Have Made Progress but Issues Remain

Senior European diplomat says nuclear talks between Western powers and Iran have made progress, but some very difficult issues remain.

Official: Talks with Iran Have Made Progress but Issues Remain

Officials: World Powers Considering Lifting Iran Sanctions

Major world powers have quietly begun talks on a UN resolution to lift sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck.

Officials: World Powers Considering Lifting Iran Sanctions

Netanyahu to Unveil Details of Iran Agreement During Speech

Member of Netanyahu's entourage says he will unveil some details of the agreement with Iran during his Congress speech.

Netanyahu to Unveil Details of Iran Agreement During Speech

Iran and P5+1 Officials to Meet Again Next Week

EU confirms senior officials from Iran and six powers negotiating will hold more talks in Montreux, Switzerland next week.

Iran and P5+1 Officials to Meet Again Next Week

Some Progress Reported in Iran-West Talks

United States official says some progress was in talks with Iran, but both sides stress much remains to be done.

Some Progress Reported in Iran-West Talks