Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

EU official:

'Negotiations on Iran nuclear deal close to completion'

EU top negotiator Enrique Mora says it remains unclear whether Tehran will accept the final deal.

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran is just one political step away from nuclear weapons

Iran has a much larger nuclear program than it had in 2015. This growth is not only quantitative, but also qualitative.Op-ed.

Watch: Talks to resume as Iran accelerates nuclear enrichment

Despite Iran's own claims that the nuclear program is moving ahead at 'full blast', nuclear talks in Vienna are about to resume.

IAEA report:

Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

Iranian official:

'We can produce an atomic bomb, but won't'

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

Iran and Israel: The Influence of the US State Dept?

It is no secret the State Dept had a role in deposing the Shah and was opposed to establishing the Jewish State. Has anything changed?Op-ed.

Iran:

'We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran removes 27 IAEA cameras until nuclear deal restored

Iran warns that nuclear program 'galloping ahead' and IAEA has little ability to verify progress without its cameras in place.

Macron:

'Disappointed by lack of progress in Iranian nuclear talks'

Macron urges Ebrahim Raisi to go back to the implementation of Iran's commitments under 2015 nuclear agreement.

IAEA chief:

'Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: For almost five weeks I have had very limited visibility and Iran's nuclear program is galloping ahead.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We want economic guarantees from the US'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country wants economic guarantees as part of nuclear deal so as not to be "stung twice" the same way.

British intelligence chief:

'I don't think Khamenei wants a nuclear deal'

MI6 chief Richard Moore voices doubt that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers can be revived.

Iran claims:

'We still adhere to fatwa on nuclear weapons'

Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says country's nuclear policy is unchanged despite Iranian official's recent comments.

Iran can already produce nuclear bombs, says top official

Tehran is capable to carry out massive retaliatory strike on Israel, senior Iranian official warns, saying Israel is in 'phase of weakness'

Nikki Haley: Biden's the only one who doesn't 'get' Iran

Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN bashes Biden for damaging Israel's most critical security needs.

EU official:

'Talks with Iran are coming to an end'

Senior EU official says nuclear negotiations with Iran are coming to an end, but it is unclear if they will result in an agreement.

National Security Advisor:

'We operated quite a bit in Iran in the past year'

National Security Advisor Eyal Hulata says Israel is not afraid to tell the Americans that its opinion on Iran is fundamentally different.

French minister:

'Only a few weeks left to revive Iran nuclear deal'

France's new Foreign Minister warns that time is passing for Iran to return to the 2015 deal with world powers.

Iranian official:

'Our uranium enrichment is nothing new'

Spokesman of Atomic Energy Organization of Iran says Tehran informed IAEA in advance of its decision to enrich uranium at 20%.

Iran enriches uranium to 20% at Fordow underground plant

Iran announces it has begun enriching uranium up to 20% using sophisticated centrifuges at its underground Fordow nuclear plant.

US report: Iran has enough uranium to create nuclear weapons

A top American official claims the Islamic Republic is within weeks of going nuclear.

Macron tells Lapid to resume talks with PA

PM Lapid meets French President, tells him world must unite to stop Iranian terrorism, nuclear threat.

Nuclear War can be won—and lost

In our society almost no one wants to think about nuclear weapons but in totalitarian states they flaunt them. A must read.Op-ed.

US and Iran begin indirect nuclear talks in Qatar

American and Iranian negotiators travel to Qatar for indirect nuclear talks mediated by the EU.

An added dimension to the Iranian menace

It is Washington's top-tier which led/paved the way to a nuclear-armed Iran. Op-ed.

Lapid to face competing pressures on Iran policy

Lapid must formulate Iran policy when he takes office this week, faces IDF support for Iran deal, Mossad opposition to it.

Iranian FM:

'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'

Iranian Foreign Minister: We can reach the final point of the agreement in the near future with realism from the American side.

Will Iran's push towards nuclear breakout force Israel's hand?

With Iran pushing ahead with its nuclear program, Israel's purported assassinations campaign may grow into something a lot bigger.

IAEA report:

Iran preparing enrichment escalation at Fordow

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran preparing to use advanced IR-6 centrifuges at underground Fordow site.

Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.

Report:

Iran digging vast tunnel south of Natanz facility

Israeli and US intelligence officials monitoring Iran's effort to construct new nuclear facilities that can withstand bunker-busting bombs.

US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers

Chinese and Indian brokers targeted as well, though US says it is still committed to diplomacy with Iran.

Biden assures senators:

'Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if needed'

Biden administration officials assure senators the US would ramp up sanctions on Iran if needed.

US Ambassador to Israel:

'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'

Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.

Iran:

'We still believe nuclear negotiations can succeed'

Iran says it still believes negotiations can succeed to revive 2015 nuclear deal, despite recent rebuke from IAEA.

Iranian nuclear chief: Israel waging 'psychological warfare'

Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran blames Israel for 'IEAE lies', says his country's nuclear program serves 'peaceful purposes.'

Bennett: Iran's nuclear program won't stop until it's stopped

PM: Iran moving dangerously close to gaining nuclear weapons, west must take action to prevent this.

Podcast:

When the Middle East loses confidence in the US

How much will the US be willing to concede to Iran? How likely is it that a deal will ultimately be signed?

Blinken:

'Iran's actions complicate efforts to restore nuclear deal'

US Secretary of State criticizes Iran’s removal of cameras that monitor its nuclear program.

European powers to Iran:

'End the nuclear escalation'

France, Germany and the United Kingdom condemn Iran's latest steps to scale back compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

Bennett:

'There's little I can do to stop government from disintegrating'

Prime Minister believes that US pressure on Iran could result in stricter nuclear deal which Israel can live with.

Bennett: A clear warning light to Iran

The IAEA has passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate with the investigation against it.

Iran takes down IAEA surveillance cameras from nuclear facility

Removal of two cameras comes as IAEA set to vote on resolution criticizing Iran after discovery of trace uranium at unlisted sites.

Upheaval in Iran as thousands protest 'outrageous' prices

Pressure is mounting on Iran as it appears poised for a nuclear breakout in the coming months - if not weeks.

US, Britain, France and Germany seek to censure Iran at IAEA

US, Britain, France and Germany submit motion to IAEA calling on Iran to fully cooperate with it.

Bennett: 'Iran's days of immunity are over'

PM Bennett claims credit for quiet in southern Israel, says shootings, crime, in Arab sector are dropping.

Source: 'Iran has enough material for three nuclear bombs'

Israeli source warns Iranian regime has enough material to manufacture nuclear warheads.

Iranian missile scientist found dead

Iranian media outlets report that missile scientist found dead, apparently from poisoning. Iranian officer also reported dead.

Iranian negotiator:

'Israel can only daydream about attacking Iran'

Iran’s top nuclear negotiator urges Israel to stop daydreaming about attacking Iran.

IAEA chief meets PM Bennett during snap visit

IAEA chief Dr. Grossi met with PM Bennett, and is now departing for Vienna.

IAEA chief visits Israel, will meet Bennett

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi’s visit to Israel comes days after the IAEA said Iran hasn't answered questions on undeclared nuclear material.

Bennett divulges: 'Iran spied on UN Atomic Agency'

Israel's Prime Minister presents paperwork from inside Iran's nuclear program proving it stole classified information from IAEA inspectors.

Iran threatens to respond to IAEA actions against it

Iran warns it will respond to any "unconstructive actions" taken by the UN atomic watchdog against it.

Eisenkot: Iran would have had nukes years ago if not for Israel

Former IDF chief says Iran would have become a nuclear state 7-10 years ago were it not for Israeli actions to prevent this.