Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran:

'We'll return to nuclear deal if our red lines are respected'

Iran's Foreign Minister: Our understanding is that the other parties (to the nuclear deal) are returning to realism.

State Department spokesman:

'Return to Iran deal is not on the agenda'

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The JCPOA hasn't been on the agenda for some time.

Iranian and EU officials meet amid stalled nuclear talks

Iran's Foreign Minister meets EU foreign policy chief on the sidelines of a summit in Jordan.

Biden caught on video saying Iran deal is 'dead'

Video from sidelines of recent election rally shows Biden telling woman that the 2015 deal is dead but the US won't formally announce it.

IAEA inspectors leave Iran after short visit

IAEA inspectors meet head of Iran's nuclear energy organization, do not say whether they addressed impasse.

Iran:

'Our uranium enrichment capacity is at record levels'

Announcement comes a day before UN nuclear monitors are set to visit the country.

IAEA team to visit Tehran in inquiry over undeclared particles

UN nuclear watchdog team will visit Tehran on Sunday aiming to resolve impasse over inquiry into undeclared uranium particles.

Saudi Foreign Minister:

'If Iran gets a nuclear weapon - all bets are off'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says Iran's neighbors would act to shore up their security if Tehran were to obtain nuclear weapons.

Will the US allow Iran to nuke Israel if we annex Area C?

It seems as though we have reached a new threat level with the US administration. Op-ed.

Iran’s Foreign Minister:

'US seeking to cause chaos in Iran'

Iran’s Foreign Minister claims US is seeking to cause chaos in Iran to force concessions in nuclear talks.

Iran begins construction of new nuclear power plant

The plant, known as Karoon, will take eight years to build and cost around $2 billion.

Hillary Clinton:

'US should not be negotiating with Iran on anything right now'

Former Secretary of State says US should not be looking like it is seeking an agreement with Iran while suppresses protests.

Iran claims:

'US still sending messages on resumption of nuclear talks'

The indirect talks between the US and Iran have been on hold after US officials said the efforts have “hit a wall”.

Britain, France and Germany condemn Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, France and Germany blast Iran after it announced it is enriching uranium to 60 percent at Fordow.

US 'deeply concerned' over Iran's nuclear progress

White House national security spokesman John Kirby: We will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability.

IAEA Director-General:

'Iran has enough material for more than one nuclear device'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi says Iran can make a nuclear bomb but there is no indication it currently has a nuclear weapons program.

IAEA board passes resolution criticizing Iran

Iran furious after IAEA board of directors criticizes its lack of cooperation with probe: This resolution will have no result.

IAEA chief:

'I hope I can visit Tehran as part of probe'

IAEA head Rafael Grossi says he hopes planned visit to Tehran as part of probe into uranium traces found in Iran will still take place.

Western nations seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA board censuring Iran over its lack of cooperation with the agency.

US envoy:

'Iran's actions turned our focus from nuclear deal'

US special envoy for Iran: Door is open to resume diplomacy with Iran, but for now - sanctions and pressure will continue.

Iranian official:

'We sent delegation to Vienna to address IAEA concerns'

The announcement follows latest IAEA report criticizing Tehran for continuing to bar the agency's officials from accessing nuclear sites.

IAEA report:

Iran further increases stockpile of highly enriched uranium

In its latest report, UN atomic watchdog says Iran has increased its enriched uranium by 6.7 kilograms since September.

Likud MK estimates:

'Netanyahu will attack Iran's nuclear facilities'

Outgoing MK Tzachi Hanegbi: Based on my 35-year acquaintance with Netanyahu, I believe he will act to thwart Iran's nuclear program.

US officials:

Iran seeking Russia’s help to bolster nuclear program

US intelligence suggests Iran has been asking Russia for help acquiring additional nuclear materials.

US envoy:

'We're not going to waste our time on Iran deal'

Rob Malley says US is currently focusing on the protests in Iran and its transfers of weapons to Ukraine.

Iranian President:

'US dragging its feet on return to nuclear deal'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi blames the United States for the failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal with Tehran.

Mass cyber hack to expose details of Iran's nuclear program?

A hacktivist group says it's gathered insider information about the people behind Iran's nuclear program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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:

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.