Iranian Nuclear Program

Report:

EU to make fresh push to salvage Iran deal

Diplomats tell Wall Street Journal that EU negotiator offered to travel to Tehran in effort to break stalemate in nuclear talks.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s ability to enrich uranium has expanded'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi calls on Russia and the West to find “common denominators” that could allow talks with Iran to resume.

White House clarifies:

'Psaki was talking about Iran's breakout time'

White House clarifies press secretary's remarks about US concerns over Iran's nuclear program.

Blinken: U.S. negotiating with Iran while it targets Americans

Secretary of State Blinken admitted Biden is negotiating with Iranian terrorists while the IRGC targets American diplomats.

White House:

'We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks'

White press secretary says the time needed for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon is down from about a year.

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says a meeting to resume nuclear talks should take place as soon as possible.

Iranian lawmaker: Iran always intended to build a nuclear bomb

Former Iranian parliamentarian reveals his country always meant to use its nuclear program to create weapons of mass destruction.

Iran nuclear deal:

Former Israeli ambassador to US slams Bennett & Lapid

"They should have launched a major campaign, they could have changed the Biden administration's stance," argues Ron Dermer.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We are not far from a good nuclear agreement'

Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says his country will not retreat from its “red lines” in indirect talks with the US.

State Department:

'Iran will have to address our concerns'

State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.

The strange U.S.-Iranian Alliance: Israel must act now

Americans will eventually thank Israel when a new liberal Iranian regime publicizes its predecessors’ plans to bring down the Great Satan.

Khamenei:

'Nuclear talks shouldn't be tied to our future'

Iran’s Supreme Leader says nuclear talks going well but should not be tied to Iran's future.

Iran:

'US not showing will to reach nuclear agreement'

Iran questions the United States’ will in reaching nuclear agreement.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'US imposing new conditions in nuclear talks'

Iran's Foreign Minister says US has made excessive demands in negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

ACJ holds talks with world politicians on Iran’s nuclear program

American Jewish Committee holds virtual discussion with lawmakers from 10 countries on how to respond to Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

Iran:

'We supplied IAEA with documents explaining uranium traces'

Iran says it supplied UN nuclear watchdog with documents explaining the discovery of suspect enriched uranium traces.

House Democrats raise alarm over Iran deal

Rep. Elaine Luria: We can’t stay quiet about the deeply troubling turn that Iran talks have reportedly taken.

Democrats to raise concerns over Iran deal

15 Democratic House members to hold press conference, raise concerns about nuclear deal being drafted with Iran.

US, Iran spar over impasse in nuclear talks

US and Iran blame each other for ongoing impasse that has held up nuclear talks.

State Department:

'We have tactical differences with Israel on Iran'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no strategic disagreement between the US and Israel regarding to Iran.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'If there's a deal with Iran, Israel's hands won't be tied'

US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides: Israel can do and take whatever actions needed to protect the State.

EU foreign policy chief:

'New deal with Iran - within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We are very close to deal with Iran but there are still some issues pending.

Iran:

'The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal'

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges US to stop “wasting time” and reach an agreement on a nuclear deal.

Will new Iran deal protect Israel's interests?

MG. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, senior research fellow at Harvard University, says the new deal moves Iran closer to a nuclear breakout.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: We believe that today we are closer to an agreement than ever before.

US:

'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'

State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.

Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations

Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.

US:

'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'

State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.

IAEA chief:

'If Iran strives for normalcy, it must exercise transparency'

IAEA Director Rafael Grossi: Israel is a very important partner and friend of the IAEA, I understand its concerns.

Barkat in US:

'Iran does not only threaten Israel'

MK Nir Barkat meets Senators Ted Cruz and Lindsey Graham to express concerns over nuclear deal with Iran.

CENTCOM chief:

'Number one objective is that Iran does not have nuclear weapon'

Gen. Kenneth McKenzie: Iran the greatest threat to regional security, the number one objective of the US is that Iran not possess nukes.

Gantz speaks to US Defense Secretary Austin

Defense Minister speaks to US Secretary of Defense as talks on reviving Iran nuclear deal continue.

Op-ed:

Biden’s unconscionable empowerment of both Russia and Iran

Biden is now accepting Putin—the man he calls a “war criminal” and who has threatened nuclear war - as Iran’s nuclear-weapons program. Op-ed

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

As talks over nuclear deal near conclusion, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expresses concern that Iran may acquire nuclear weapons.

IAEA:

Iran converting uranium to near weapon-grade

New IAEA report finds Iran has defied Western powers by converting some of its uranium enriched to near weapons-grade.

Iran:

'Two issues remain unresolved in talks with US'

Iran's Foreign Minister: If the American side fulfils our two remaining demands today, we will be ready to go to Vienna tomorrow.

Republican senators:

'We will not back new Iran nuclear deal'

49 of 50 Republican senators say emerging nuclear deal weakens sanctions and lessens restrictions on Iran.

Netanyahu:

'Iran deal endangers not just Israel, but also the US'

Opposition leader urges world powers to end talks with Iran following its missile attack on US consulate in Iraqi city of Erbil.

European powers warn against 'exploiting' Iran talks

Britain, France and Germany hint at Russia as they warned against moves to "exploit" Iran nuclear negotiations.

America hasn’t learned the grim truth of asymmetric warfare

The West’s nuclear knife is sheathed, but Putin is brandishing his Like Iran and the PA, disdain for human life lets fanatics succeed.Op-ed

Congressmen raise concerns over Iran nuclear deal

Bipartisan group of 21 Members of Congress write to Biden, urge him to address concerns on looming agreement with Iran.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Nuclear deal is within reach if US acts realistically'

Iran's Foreign Minister says a good and durable nuclear deal is within reach, but places onus on the Americans.

Amb. Danon calls on int'l community to united against Iran deal

Global campaign #NoToNuclearIran launches to mobilize organizations and leaders to act against nuclear Iran.

Pence: GOP president will 'end JCPOA'

Former US VP tells Israel Hayom that a Republican administration will pull out of a revived Iran deal.

France: More delays could jeopardize Iran nuclear talks

France warns that further delays in talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal could jeopardize the chances of reaching an agreement.

Mike Pence:

'Biden working toward dangerous agreement with Iran'

Former US VP slams Putin over Ukraine invasion, criticizes Biden for working alongside Russia to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Netanyahu:

'Iran fights like lions, Israeli govt. surrenders like rabbits'

Opposition leader contrasts current government's approach to Iranian nuclear threat to Menachem Begin's steadfastness against Iraq.

Defense Min.: 'World must mobilize to stop Iranian aggression'

Defense Min. Gantz urges, 'Now is the time for the world to mobilize to stop Iran.'

'Biden not managing negotiations with Iran'

Iran agreement may be signed 'today,' says former Iran official Gabriel Noronha.

Blinken:

'Sanctions on Russia have nothing to do with Iran deal'

Secretary of State dismisses link made by Russia between Ukraine-linked sanctions and Iran nuclear deal.

Russia:

'US sanctions a stumbling block for Iran nuclear deal'

State Department says US sanctions imposed on Russia are not related to 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Report:

Iran deal could be reached next week

Russia's chief negotiator in talks to revive 2015 deal says deal possible next week. British envoy: We are close.

US: We're close to a deal with Iran

State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.

Bennett speaks with IAEA Chief ahead of his visit to Iran

PM emphasizes Israel's positions on Vienna nuclear talks, Iran nuclear program.

IAEA chief to visit Iran on Saturday

The visit comes as nuclear talks between Iran and world powers are at a critical stage.

US to cave to Iran?

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Israeli TV report: Agreement with Iran expected to be signed next week, US will remove sanctions from dozens of Iranians.

Iran warns:

'We won't wait for the US forever'

Iran's Foreign Ministry puts onus on US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

State Department:

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.