Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

Iran says nuke deal talks at "now or never" deadlock

With France urging conclusion by week's end, Iran insists on new demands along with previous list or else "talks will collapse forever."

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Iran:

'We're seriously reviewing draft of nuclear deal'

Iran’s Foreign Minister: We're trying to reach a good deal, our red lines are clear.

Iranian official:

'We can resume uranium production at any moment'

Iran's atomic energy chief says the country can enrich uranium at 60% if the US again leaves nuclear deal.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Nuclear negotiations have entered a critical stage'

Iran's Foreign Minister says key issues still need to be resolved in negotiations to revive nuclear deal.

Netanyahu: US policy on Iran weak, Israel must act

Former PM tells i24NEWS Israel must speak out forcefully against new Iran deal. 'No one will be more pro-Israel than the Israelis.'

Report:

Senior Israeli officials blast Biden over Iran deal

Senior Israeli officials reportedly say Biden "has turned diplomacy into a religion" as talks with Iran advance.

Macron to Iranian counterpart: Agree to nuclear deal

French President calls on Iran to seize the opportunity to preserve nuclear deal and prevent crisis.

German Chancellor:

'Now is the moment of truth for Iran deal'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls on Iran to make a choice and salvage 2015 deal with world powers.

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expected to publicly comment on Iran deal as talks near the finish line.

Senior EU official:

'A deal with Iran is close'

Senior EU official says US-Iranian deal could be reached in the coming week but depends on the will of those involved.

US:

'Nuclear deal possible if Iran shows seriousness'

Amid talks in Vienna, United States says nuclear deal is possible within days if Iran “shows seriousness”.

Republicans to Biden:

'No to nuclear deal that isn't approved by Congress'

House Republicans to Biden: Any deal made with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as 2015 agreement.

Iranian negotiator:

'We are closer than ever to an agreement'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator says agreement with world powers is closer than ever.

Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna

Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.

Iranian President:

'Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted'

President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".

Senior Iranian official:

'West pretending to come up with initiatives'

Senior Iranian official blames Western powers for lack of progress in talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Top Iranian official:

'Maintaining nuclear program is always on the table'

Top Iranian security official makes clear Iran will not give up its nuclear and defense capabilities.

White House:

'Talks with Iran have reached an urgent point'

White House press secretary says a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities needs to be reached in the coming weeks.

Iran reveals new missile with range of over 1,400 kilometers

The new missile weighs one-third less than similar missiles, Iranian site says.

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

The negotiations are attended by Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran, Russia and indirectly the United States.