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State Department spokesman:

'A deal with Iran is not imminent'

State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.

'A deal with Iran is not imminent'

White House spokesman:

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.

'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'

State Department:

'Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now'

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The Iranians have made very clear that this is not a deal that they have been prepared to make.

'Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now'

Survey:

Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran

Wide-ranging survey finds nearly 79 percent of US voters believe the United States should continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.

Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran

Iran:

'It is still possible to revive 2015 nuclear deal'

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry: If the other side shows political will, it is possible that a deal will be reached.

'It is still possible to revive 2015 nuclear deal'

The Yom Kippur War shows Israel needs nuclear power, never Iran

Remembering the Yom Kippur War proves that what is needed is not a return to the 2015 agreement with Iran and its zero breakout time. Op-ed.

The Yom Kippur War shows Israel needs nuclear power, never Iran

US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil

The move is the latest attempt by Washington to bring Tehran back to negotiations on a return to 2015 nuclear deal.

US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil

Iranian negotiator to meet IAEA chief

Head of Iran's atomic energy agency to meet with the head of the UN's nuclear watchdog amid attempts to revive 2015 deal.

Iranian negotiator to meet IAEA chief

US official:

'Nuclear talks have hit a wall because of Iran's stance'

State Department official says nothing has happened this week to suggest Iran is willing to change its stance.

'Nuclear talks have hit a wall because of Iran's stance'

Watch: Raisi, Biden butt heads in UN speeches

Iran's leader pledged to continue his country's 'resistance' while Biden insisted a nuclear Iran will never come to fruition.

Watch: Raisi, Biden butt heads in UN speeches

IAEA chief:

'The issues with Iran are not going to be wished away'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says his inspectors have limited access to Iran's nuclear facilities and hopes to meet Iranians in a few days.

'The issues with Iran are not going to be wished away'

French Foreign Minister:

'There will not be a better offer on the table for Iran'

France's Foreign Minister urges Iran to decide now whether to return to 2015 nuclear deal.

'There will not be a better offer on the table for Iran'

Pompeo to INN:

'No evidence this administration is listening to Israel on Iran'

Former US Secretary of State: Biden admin appears intent on giving Iran hundreds of billions of dollars. That would be an enormous mistake.

'No evidence this administration is listening to Israel on Iran'

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged'

Iranian Foreign Minister claims the only obstacle to a nuclear deal is "lack of realism on the part of America."

'Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged'

US to IAEA:

'Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks'

US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.

'Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks'

Gantz to UN Security Council:

'Iran has tripled its uranium enrichment rate'

Israel's defense minister warns UN Security Council that Iran has both improved its nuclear technology and increase its rate of production.

'Iran has tripled its uranium enrichment rate'

Congressman Zeldin:

'A bad deal with Iran is worse than no deal at all'

Republican candidate for New York Governor on proposed Iran deal: This is actually worse than the original agreement.

'A bad deal with Iran is worse than no deal at all'

Blinken:

'Iran deal not likely in the near term'

US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.

'Iran deal not likely in the near term'

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

US official in closed talks:

'Iran deal won't be signed before midterm elections - if at all'

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.

'Iran deal won't be signed before midterm elections - if at all'

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We will not compromise on any of our red lines'

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.

'We will not compromise on any of our red lines'

Olmert: No way of stopping Iran

Former PM Ehud Olmert rails against a 'comprehensive attack' on Iran, says other means must be used to defeat the nuclear program.

Olmert: No way of stopping Iran

White House:

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

Iran insists:

'Our response to the US was constructive and clear'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.

'Our response to the US was constructive and clear'

Iranian lawmaker:

'We will consider other options if no deal is reached'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.

'We will consider other options if no deal is reached'

European official:

'The Iranian response was totally unreasonable'

European official tells Axios: Iranian response can only be read as they do not want to close this deal.

'The Iranian response was totally unreasonable'

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

European Commission confirms it distributed Iran's response in nuclear talks to all other participants in the negotiations.

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

US lawmakers to Biden:

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

The Iranian people are not going to overthrow the Ayatollahs

Having taught in Iran in the 1970s, I can attest to the lack of a liberty loving Iranian base. They have had despots since the 1500s. Op-ed.

The Iranian people are not going to overthrow the Ayatollahs

Israeli estimate: Iran deal won't be signed in the next few days

Iran may issue response on nuclear deal as early as this weekend, sources estimate.

Israeli estimate: Iran deal won't be signed in the next few days

EU foreign policy chief:

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

IAEA report:

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.

'Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power'

IAEA report:

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

White House official:

'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'

White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.

'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'

Ahead of nuclear deal:

Lapid's office trying to coordinate conversation with Biden

Ahead of signing of agreement between Iran and world powers, Lapid also seeks a face-to-face meeting with Biden.

Lapid's office trying to coordinate conversation with Biden

Macron:

'Now the ball is in Iran's court'

French President says the fate of nuclear deal is up to Iran, and that an agreement would be "useful" even if it doesn't settle everything.

'Now the ball is in Iran's court'

US National Security Council:

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

Israeli Defense official:

'Leaving nuclear agreement was a mistake'

A senior Israeli defense official claims that leaving the nuclear agreement with Iran was a mistake – the question is what to do now.

'Leaving nuclear agreement was a mistake'

Defense Min.: 'We must ensure Iran never gains nuclear umbrella'

'We constantly expand our cooperation to face Iranian malign activities,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Defense Min.: 'We must ensure Iran never gains nuclear umbrella'

Gantz:

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

'World leaving us on our own against Iran'

Head of a leading right wing movement's research department says Iran is two weeks from going nuclear while the world turns a blind eye.

'World leaving us on our own against Iran'

Gantz takes off for US:

'I will convey a clear message on negotiations with Iran'

Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.

'I will convey a clear message on negotiations with 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'

Western leaders discuss efforts to revive Iran deal

Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.

Western leaders discuss efforts to revive Iran deal

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'

Israel to US:

'The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it'

Senior political official: Iran refused the Europeans' offer, it's time to get up and leave.

'The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it'

Biden ushers in an era of nuclear chaos and war

Appeasement of Iran is now a firm principle of identity politics and progressive dogma. And so, it continues and escalates. Op-ed.

Biden ushers in an era of nuclear chaos and war

Israeli officials believe:

Iran close to returning to nuclear deal

Israeli political officials believe that Iran is interested in rejoining nuclear deal even though no agreements have yet been reached.

Iran close to returning to nuclear deal

Israel concerned US will make additional concessions to Iran

Israeli officials understand a nuclear deal with Iran may be close, but cannot assess the chances of an agreement being reached.

Israel concerned US will make additional concessions to Iran

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

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 may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Iran may accept final compromise worked out in Vienna to save 2015 agreement, local media report.

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Vienna:

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text

US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text