Iran Nuclear Deal

Vance:

We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Vice President JD Vance said the US will verify Iran's compliance rather than trust its promises, despite describing the first round of talks as productive.

Our sycophantic MoU

A firm, not a flaccid document is needed, but that is not what we have. Opinion.

Rabbinic Congress for Peace:

A letter of support to PM Netanyahu from 400 rabbis

Mr. Prime Minister, you must stand before the global media today and declare with courage and Jewish pride: Israel will not withdraw from any territory where IDF soldiers are stationed to protect our people!

Amit Segal:

The one thing for which Trump did not forgive Netanyahu

Jerusalem was not surprised by the self-styled master negotiator’s capitulation itself, only by its scope. Opinion.

Mojtaba Khamenei says he approved deal despite disagreements

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei says he agreed to deal with US after being promised 'resistance front' would be preserved.

'Jews lose'

Antisemites, Iran shills, and isolationists celebrate Iran deal

Nick Fuentes, Tucker Carlson, Trita Parsi, and Hasan Piker among those to praise the Trump-Iran memorandum, portraying it as a victory for Iran and a setback for Israel.

Trump:

Deal not final, we can go back to dropping bombs on their heads

President Donald Trump said the US will not invest '10 cents' in Iran, reiterating that the agreement is only a memorandum of understanding.

Trump: History’s greatest choker

By agreeing to this farce of a deal, Trump has destroyed his legacy. American defeat and humiliation is now his legacy. Op-ed.

Huckabee proposes: Deport Hamas and Hezbollah terrorists

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee proposes deportation of terrorists to give Middle East a chance at peace.

Elkin slams Iran deal critics: Israel not a party to negotiations

Minister Ze'ev Elkin slams demand to review US-Iran memorandum of understanding, says it does not obligate Israel.

Report: Mojtaba Khamenei 'tacitly approved' deal with US

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may issue statement ahead of deal's signing, gave 'tacit' approval to agreement.

Interview:

'The Iranians took advantage of all of Trump's weaknesses'

Professor Eytan Gilboa says the emerging US-Iran agreement weakens Israeli security and is unlikely to curb Tehran’s nuclear ambitions.

The Iran deal is being called a victory. What exactly did we win?

A signed agreement may bring headlines, market rallies, and diplomatic applause, but a piece of paper does not change the nature of a regime that still threatens America, Israel, and the West. Op-ed.

Trump rejects Israeli strike:

'Israel has the right to defend itself against threats, but'

President Donald Trump said Israel's Beirut strike should not have happened, urging all sides to avoid ruining a possible Iran deal.

Trump didn't end the game. He just sent us to a commercial break.

I do not believe the story is over. Quite the opposite. Trump may have simply decided to postpone collection day. Opinion.

IDF preparing to halt ground maneuver in Lebanon

IDF preparing for possibility political echelon will order halt to ground advances in southern Lebanon due to pressure not to jeopardize US-Iran deal.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

Netanyahu warns:

As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

More details emerge as Iran-US deal nears

Iran-US deal reportedly includes permanent ceasefire, withdrawal of US forces stationed near Iran, and a complete halt to Israel's anti-terror operations in Lebanon and withdrawal of IDF forces from the area.

Report: Iran memorandum includes framework for enriched uranium

Agreement between US and Iran includes free passage through Strait of Hormuz; Iranian nuclear program to be discussed later, report says.

Iran denies agreeing to deal, says US accepted their proposals

Iran has not approved any draft or memorandum of agreement with US, but is likely to do so due to US' acceptance of their demands, Fars claims.

Trump calls off strikes on Iran, says regime agreed to deal

President Donald Trump says Iran has approved a deal to end the war, prompting the cancellation of planned US strikes.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Trump and Iran: Will they ever agree on anything?

President Trump and the Iranian regime may have very different goals, yet both appear more comfortable with the status quo than with the compromises necessary to close a deal. Opinion.

Trump:

Iran did not inform US before suspending talks

Trump says suspension would not automatically lead to further military action, while Reuters reports Iran is seeking a limited interim deal with Washington.

Iranian official: No agreement until rights guaranteed

Iranian Parliament Speaker says 'no faith' in US promises, emphasizes Iran 'won't approve any agreement until the people’s rights are guaranteed.'

Israel concerned US-Iran agreement could limit IDF in Lebanon

Hezbollah heavily pressuring Iran to ensure its inclusion in ceasefire deal, official warns.

Iran declares: We won't give up on uranium enrichment

Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warns IRGC won't give up on core demands to reach ceasefire deal with US.

Deal with Iran? The Pakistan-China connection

Pakistani Prime Minister travels to Beijing, meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss US-Iran deal.

Trump:

Don't listen to the losers, I don't make bad deals

President Trump slams critics of the emerging deal with Iran, saying the details are not yet published or even finalized.

Netanyahu: Trump and I agree Iran must never go nuclear

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said President Trump agreed that any deal with Iran must dismantle its nuclear program and remove enriched material.

Trump:

Iran deal ‘exact opposite’ of Obama’s

President Donald Trump said negotiations with Iran are progressing carefully while insisting Tehran will never obtain nuclear weapons.

Trump between a rock and a hard place

What outcome can save his presidency? Opinion.

Hezbollah to be included in US-Iran deal?

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi promises to include Hezbollah terror group in any ceasefire agreement, despite terror group's repeated violations.

Deal or no deal

For some reason, the West cannot get its collective head around the fact that the Iranian regime’s mindset is not one of mutual existence.

Trump reveals:

I planned to strike Iran tomorrow, but I postponed it

US President says regional leaders asked him to hold off on striking Iran because they believe a deal will be reached, but warned 'large scale assault of Iran, on a moment’s notice' if a deal is not made.

Report:

US dismisses revised Iranian proposal as insufficient

The White House reportedly views Iran’s revised proposal as inadequate as President Trump weighs diplomatic and military options.

Rubio:

US expects to receive Iranian answer to offer today

Secretary of State Rubio warns Iran against controlling international waterways as Washington awaits Tehran’s response on negotiations.

Obama:

Netanyahu tried to convince me to go to war with Iran

In a New Yorker interview, Barack Obama questions Benjamin Netanyahu’s Iran stance and warns of strained alliances and the impact on global leadership.

'Worst deal ever'

Trump: New Iran deal will be 'far better' than Obama’s

President Trump says a new Iran deal would surpass the JCPOA, block nuclear weapons, and guarantee security as Pakistan talks remain on track.

Iran Ceasefire: Deadly delay or historic deal?

Without a permanent guarantor, we are merely subsidizing Iran’s "long game" until the next administration. Opinion.

Ceasefire nears end:

Trump eyes deal, Iran raises doubts

Reported deal terms include halting uranium enrichment and lifting sanctions, as Trump signals optimism but Iran questions US intentions before ceasefire deadline.

Trump:

'Iran gave us a big gift, we're dealing with the right people'

President Donald Trump says Iran gave the US a 'very big present' tied to the Strait of Hormuz, signaling progress despite deep mistrust.

IAEA confirms: Damage to Iran's nuclear facility

IAEA officially confirms damage to nuclear facility, which had appared intact earlier this week.

Iran-US meeting ends, Omani FM claims 'significant progress'

Oman reports progress after Geneva talks as US and Iran prepare for consultations and technical discussions in Vienna next week.

Witkoff: Iran deal must have no time limits

Ahead of Geneva talks, Steve Witkoff reportedly told a private gathering the Trump administration will not accept time-limited nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Report:

Trump envoys await Iran proposal ahead of critical Geneva meeting

US officials say Washington will meet Iran in Geneva Friday if Tehran delivers a detailed nuclear proposal within 48 hours.

Israeli sources: US ready for attack, waiting for Trump

US forces 'locked and ready' for widescale strike on Iran, sources say.

Amos Yadlin: 'I would think twice whether to fly this weekend'

Former IDF Military Intelligence chief Major General (res.) Amos Yadlin responds to debate on timing of war with Iran, stressing importance of exhausting diplomatic options.

Tensions with Iran:

Home Front Command on high alert

Knesset committee hears from Major General Shai Klapper on Israel’s preparedness for multi-theater scenarios, focusing on protection systems, plans for full coverage in a decade, and accurate population alerts.

Report: War with Iran may begin 'very soon'

US administration nearing significant military conflict with Iran, Axios report says.

Oil, gas, aircraft:

Inside the US-Iran deal proposals

Tehran outlines potential cooperation in oil, gas, mining and aircraft purchases as it seeks sanctions relief in renewed nuclear talks with Washington.

Donald Trump:

We have to make a deal, otherwise it's going to be very traumatic

US President Donald Trump says that Iran must make a deal, 'otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. They should have made a deal the first time, then they got Midnight Hammer instead.'

Before returning to Israel

Netanyahu: Doubtful about a deal with Iran

Netanyahu calls meeting with President Trump 'excellent,' says any deal with Iran must include ballistic missile threat and proxies.

Tehran threatens: 'Rain of missiles' on Israel

As talks continue between the US and Iran in Oman, Tehran increases psychological warfare, hanging giant signs of Israel under threat of missile barrages.

Netanyahu to meet Trump on Wednesday

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, US President Donald Trump, to meet in Washington to discuss US-Iran negotiations.

Report:

Iran willing to cede nuclear program, but not ballistic missiles

CENTCOM chief's presence at US-Iran talks intended to increase pressure, but Iran will not retreat, media outlet Nournews stresses.

Will Iran agree to the US' demands?

Turkey- and Qatar-authored document revealing US demands from Iran exposed.

Dan Shapiro: Trump has no patience for extensive talks

Former US Ambassador Dan Shapiro shares his expectations of the US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Friday.