Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

Iran:

'IAEA report influenced by Zionist regime'

Iran condemns UN watchdog's latest report on its nuclear program, says it is “unfair”.

UN watchdog:

Iran's enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over deal limit

Latest IAEA report finds Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium is more than 18 times the limit laid down in 2015 deal with world powers.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'Zionist regime has taken US foreign policy hostage'

Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Israel of preventing a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.

US envoy:

'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'

Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.

Bennett: Proof of Iran's fraud, deception of the IAEA

PM responds to uncovering of Iran's stealing of UN documents and use of them to deceive the IAEA for 20 years.

Iranian analyst: Israel's assassinations will continue

The editor-in-chief of Iran Diplomatic says senior officials continue ignoring security warnings despite ongoing threats from Israel.

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

With both the US and Russia on their way out of Syria, Jordan and other Gulf States are trying to mend ways with Iran.

State Department:

'The US still considers the IRGC a terrorist group'

State Department Spokesman Ned Price: We'll “pursue other means” if needed to ensure Iran never has a nuclear weapon.

IAEA:

'Iran not answering questions on undeclared nuclear activity'

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says Iran has not yet clarified queries over possible undeclared nuclear activity.

EU diplomat to visit Iran in bid to restart nuclear talks

Enrique Mora, the EU diplomat seeking to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, will visit Tehran this week.

EU foreign policy chief:

'We're making a last-ditch attempt to save Iran deal'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell tells Financial Times he seeks a “middle way” to end the impasse between the US and Iran.

Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list

Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.

State Department:

'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'

State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.

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.