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Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

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

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

Nasrallah: I don't think Israel will attack Iran

Hezbollah secretary general says Israel will be isolated if it ever attacks Iran's nuclear program, face massive retaliation.

Nasrallah: I don't think Israel will attack Iran

US: Deal with Iran possible but needs to be completed urgently

State Department spokesman says Iran deal needs to be completed urgently as Vienna talks set to resume.

US: Deal with Iran possible but needs to be completed urgently

Iranian official:

'We are still far from achieving balance in nuclear talks'

Iran's top security official calls on US to make political decisions in order to reach a good agreement.

'We are still far from achieving balance in nuclear talks'

US officials:

'Iran's breakout period will be less than a year'

Biden administration expects Iran would have nuclear bomb in less than a year under restored deal.

'Iran's breakout period will be less than a year'

US Senator on Iran deal:

'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

Senator Bob Menendez expresses concerns over nuclear talks with Iran: They cannot and must not possess a nuclear weapon.

'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

US military officer included in training to strike Iran

In precedent-setting move, US military officer included in IDF training to strike at Iran, demonstrating Israel's capabilities to the US.

US military officer included in training to strike Iran

Iran stops production at nuclear facility sabotaged last year

Iran informs IAEA it stopped production at Karaj facility which was sabotaged in attack blamed on Israel.

Iran stops production at nuclear facility sabotaged last year

Senior US official:

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

Macron to Iranian counterpart:

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

European officials:

'Talks with Iran reaching their final stage'

France says there are some signs that talks with Iran could succeed.

'Talks with Iran reaching their final stage'

US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran

US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.

US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran

Iranian President:

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions lifted'

Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions lifted'

US: We're prepared for direct talks with Iran

State Department spokesperson says US is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program.

US: We're prepared for direct talks with Iran

INSS: Iran can achieve nuclear breakout within weeks

Institute for National Security Studies releases report on security challenges facing Israel in 2022 with emphasis on Iranian threat,

INSS: Iran can achieve nuclear breakout within weeks

Report:

Russia offered Iran interim nuclear deal

With Washington's knowledge, Russia has discussed possible interim agreement with Iran.

Russia offered Iran interim nuclear deal

EU official:

'Talks with Iran moving in the right direction'

Senior official: My assessment is that we are on the right track for a final agreement.

'Talks with Iran moving in the right direction'

Defense Minister Gantz:

'Iran double-dealing must be brought to negotiating table'

Defense Min. Gantz, Greek Defense Min. Panagiotopoulos, discuss mutual interests, bond of friendship, and urgency in acting against Iran.

'Iran double-dealing must be brought to negotiating table'

US official:

'Iran needs faster diplomacy or slower nuclear advances'

Senior US official: Iran will have to either accelerate its pace at negotiating table or slow down its nuclear program.

'Iran needs faster diplomacy or slower nuclear advances'

Bennett to Economic Forum: Don't invest in Iranian 'octopus'

Israeli PM addresses 2022 Davos World Economic Forum, warns against investing in Iran which would lead to more terrorism.

Bennett to Economic Forum: Don't invest in Iranian 'octopus'

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

EU official 'optimistic' about Iran nuclear deal

EU foreign policy chief says he is optimistic about an Iran nuclear deal being struck within “the next few weeks”.

EU official 'optimistic' about Iran nuclear deal

PM Bennett, Russia's Pres. Putin, discuss global security issues

In conversation with Russia's Pres. Putin, PM Bennett emphasizes importance of firm stance against Iran.

PM Bennett, Russia's Pres. Putin, discuss global security issues

Report:

White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal

With Iran talks reaching a critical moment, White House to focus much of its public messaging on Trump.

White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal

France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran

France's Foreign Minister says progress was made but Iran and world powers are still far from any agreement.

France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran

Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement

Iran's foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal and won’t settle for interim agreement.

Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement

Bennett: We are moving to continued offensive against Iran

'Israel is not a party to the nuclear talks and not committed to the agreement,' PM Bennett warns.

Bennett: We are moving to continued offensive against Iran

Iran: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'

Iran's Foreign Minister: We are close to a good agreement, but it must be pursued by the other side too.

Iran: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'

Iran's aggression increases when nuclear talks in Vienna resume

Iran steps up its belligerent activities in the Middle East, trying new tactics against Israel, including Hebrew broadcasts and cyberwar.

Iran's aggression increases when nuclear talks in Vienna resume

US: There has been 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says nuclear deal talks with Iran in Vienna have shown “modest progress”.

US: There has been 'modest progress' in Iran talks

Iran expert warns: Any new deal will be worse than the 2015 deal

'Progress in Iran's research and development isn't reversible,' expert Dr. Raz Zimmt says.

Iran expert warns: Any new deal will be worse than the 2015 deal

Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries

Iranian spokesman says Iran sense a "retreat" by Western parties in nuclear talks.

Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries

Foreign Minister: 'We aren't against every deal with Iran'

'Thanks to Israel's determination and pressure, world takes Iranian threat much more seriously,' FM Lapid tells reporters.

Foreign Minister: 'We aren't against every deal with Iran'

France condemns Iran's satellite rocket launch

France says Iran's rocket launch is "all the more regrettable" as nuclear talks are ongoing.

France condemns Iran's satellite rocket launch

Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks

Iranian negotiator satisfied with progress in talks meant to keep 2015 nuclear agreement alive.

Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks

Netanyahu: Iran is racing ahead while Bennett remains silent

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran is 6-8 weeks away from breakout capacity.

Netanyahu: Iran is racing ahead while Bennett remains silent

Iran: We launched three research satellites into space

Iranian Defense Min.: Three devices launched simultaneously, reaching distance of nearly 300 miles.

Iran: We launched three research satellites into space

US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says some progress was made in nuclear talks, but it's too soon to say how substantive it was.

US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks

Israeli official: 'No deterrence' against Iran nuclear program

Former Mossad Intelligence Director says there is currently no diplomatic way to get Iran to halt its nuclear program.

Israeli official: 'No deterrence' against Iran nuclear program

EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead

EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.

EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead

Nuclear talks renew in Vienna

Tehran newspaper claims 'artificial deadlines hamper progress' as eighth round of nuclear talks resumes.

Nuclear talks renew in Vienna

Iran: We won't exceed 60% level of uranium enrichment

Iran's atomic chief says Tehran won't exceed 60% level of uranium enrichment even if no agreements are reached.

Iran: We won't exceed 60% level of uranium enrichment

Iran threatens: 'We'll bomb the Dimona reactor'

War games simulated successful flattening of Dimona reactor, report says.

Iran threatens: 'We'll bomb the Dimona reactor'

Lapid: We have no problem with a good Iran deal

Lapid to NYT: Israel would have no problem with deal that permanently limit Iran's ability to assemble a nuclear weapon.

Lapid: We have no problem with a good Iran deal

Iraq calls for direct US-Iran negotiations

Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Iraq calls for direct US-Iran negotiations

Herzog to US National Security Advisor: Iran needs to be stopped

President Isaac Herzog holds working meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, who is visiting Israel.

Herzog to US National Security Advisor: Iran needs to be stopped

Biden hasn't answered Bennett's phone calls - for three weeks

Jake Sullivan, US National Security Adviser, lands in Israel for talks on Iranian threat, even as US Pres. Biden refuses to answer phone.

Biden hasn't answered Bennett's phone calls - for three weeks

US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail

White House press secretary: The President asked the national security team to be prepared in case diplomacy fails.

US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail

Iran begins inspection of cameras at nuclear facility

Iran begins technical inspection of new cameras provided by IAEA for the Karaj nuclear facility.

Iran begins inspection of cameras at nuclear facility

US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran 'not going well'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says there's no path yet for US to return to Iran nuclear deal.

US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran 'not going well'

US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'

Biden administration official says Iran's breakout time to nuclear weapon is "really short" and alarming.

US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'

Report: No progress in talks with Iran

It could take six months to reach a deal with Iran, journalist Barak Ravid says.

Report: No progress in talks with Iran

Iran, world powers to adjourn nuclear talks

Diplomats say remaining parties to 2015 nuclear deal will meet Friday to adjourn talks.

Iran, world powers to adjourn nuclear talks

Iran: UN won't see nuclear images until sanctions are lifted

Iranian official says IAEA will not be able to examine camera images from nuclear facility until after sanctions are lifted.

Iran: UN won't see nuclear images until sanctions are lifted

IDF preparing for war with Iran

After the preparations were abandoned, it will take several years for the IDF to be ready for an attack.

IDF preparing for war with Iran

Iran allows IAEA cameras at key nuclear site again

Iran, IAEA reach partial agreement on monitoring at site for manufacturing centrifuges months after cameras were removed.

Iran allows IAEA cameras at key nuclear site again

IDF: Enough time to prepare for military strike on Iran

Military estimate: Iran enriching uranium at fast pace - but IDF has enough time to plan attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

IDF: Enough time to prepare for military strike on Iran

'China only country which can bring agreement in Vienna'

'The only country that holds the power to bring about an agreement in Vienna is China,' former Mossad director Efraim Halevy says.

'China only country which can bring agreement in Vienna'

Iranian newspaper: These are the Israeli targets that we'll hit

Front page of Tehran Times shows map of Israel marked with targets Iran can allegedly strike if Israel makes 'one wrong move.'

Iranian newspaper: These are the Israeli targets that we'll hit

Saudi Arabia urges 'effective' approach to Iran

Saudi Crown Prince: It is important to have an effective and serious approach to Iran's nuclear and ballistic program.

Saudi Arabia urges 'effective' approach to Iran