Iranian Nuclear Program

Moment of truth in Vienna as nuclear talks resume

Diplomatic source warns of Iran's nuclear progress: 'There's an accumulation of knowledge that can't be erased.'

Former Mossad chief: Attack on Iran must be on the table

Yossi Cohen, former Mossad chief, says new agreement with Iran must include complete prevention of advancement towards nuclear bomb.

MK: 'We told the Americans that we won't surprise them'

Chairman of Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee says Israel has 'a variety of ways to act - even without the US.'

GOP: Biden must not ignore Iranian human rights abuses

Congressional Republicans ask Biden to offer assurances that he will hold Iran accountable for human rights abuses and funding terrorism.

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.

Report: Iran resumed work at plant allegedly attacked by Israel

Diplomats say Iran has resumed production of equipment for advanced centrifuges at site in Karaj, west of Tehran.

Rejecting Rabbi Gerami’s ‘hechsher’ of Iran’s ayatollah regime

The publication that spread the ayatollah regime’s propaganda on Iranian Jews did not explain the reasons for doing so. Op-ed.

US Amb. to UN: We are concerned over Iranian nuclear activity

The United States' ambassador to the UN tells reporters that the US is concerned that Iran is not abiding by its agreements.

US: We're keeping two-state solution alive

'Negotiations towards a two-state solution aren't on the table, but we're keeping the possibility alive,' State Dep't. spokesman says.

Iran kicks off massive military exercise

Iran kicks off military exercise - with Israeli flag flying in the background. 'Exercise showcases power, willingness to take on enemies.'

Austrian chancellor: Israel's concerns on Iran understandable

Austria's new Chancellor, Alexander Schallenberg says negotiations with Iran only option to deal with country's nuclear program;

Nikki Haley: Israel shouldn't wait for US approval to hit Iran

'If Israel makes that decision, it should not wait for an American green light,' says former UN Amb. Nikki Haley.

Starting Nov. 7:

Iran to conduct massive military exercise

'Any attack will receive a crushing response,' top Iranian military official warns.

The View from Dubai:

Nuclear negotiations: a new Iranian strategy?

The real problem facing Biden in negotiating with the mullahs is that they realize that the White House is at a strategic impasse. Op-ed.

Senior EU official:

'Iran's nuclear aims are not peaceful'

'European Parliament has begun to see Iran as a threat,' says David Lega, member of its Foreign Affairs Committee.

Bennett held 'significant talks' on Iran at climate summit

Political source says PM's discussions with world leaders at Glasgow climate summit did not focus solely on climate issues.

ANALYSIS:

Israel prepares for ‘plan B’ after Iranian nuclear violations

You might ask if Israel’s military is up to this daunting task and the answer to this question is yes.

Iran says nuclear talks in Vienna to resume by end of November

Iranian chief negotiator says agreement reached on resumption of talks to restore 2015 nuclear deal.

Air Force resumes training to attack Iran nuclear sites

After 2 years, IAF resumes exercises in preparation for possible attack on Iranian nuclear program.

Netanyahu: 'We'll be back in 2 weeks, or three-and-a-half years'

'If Iran receives a free path to reach a nuclear arsenal with dozens of bombs - that's a threat to our future,' former PM Netanyahu says.

Gantz:

'Larger defense budget needed to strike Iran nuclear program'

Defense Minister defends NIS 5 billion package to build capability to strike Iran's nuclear program to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee

Israel approves NIS 5 billion to build capability to attack Iran

Jerusalem seeks to build military capabilities to end threat of Iran's nuclear program for good.

Report: Israel not yet ready to attack Iran

Iran is dragging its feet, the US seems uninterested in taking action - and Israel isn't ready to attack Iran on its own.

Erdan at UN: Iranian nuclear program has reached critical stage

Israeli Ambassador to the UN criticizes Syrian regime for use of Weapons of Mass Destruction in speech in UN General Assembly.

Ex-Mossad chief: Iran not closer to nuclear bomb

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says Iran in weaker position than it appears, JCPOA must be completely reworked.

Bennett to meet Putin in Russia next week

PM to discuss Iranian nuclear program with Russian President in Sochi on October 22.

Iran demands UN condemn Israel for attack on nuclear facility

Iranian nuclear chief cites damage to facility in refusing IAEA access to site, demands intl. community condemn Israeli 'terrorism.'

'Iran is making fast progress - and Israel has no strategy'

'Pace at which Iran is advancing shows they don't care about the world,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns.

Iranian spokesman: 'War with Israel has already begun'

'Israel has murdered nuclear scientists and harmed the Iranian people,' Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says.

US sources: Soon we'll have to take action against Iran

Tehran may be intentionally taking its time returning to negotiations, sources say.

IAEA: Iran violated nuclear inspection agreement

UN's atomic watchdog group says Iran barred inspectors from properly monitoring centrifuge center, violating agreement.

UN Address:

'Time for action, not talk, against Iranian nukes'

Israeli PM to urge international community to take action on Iran's nuclear program, offer Israel as example for handling COVID crisis.

'Pressure Biden to set a final deadline for Iran'

'The State of Israel and the Jewish nation will not make peace with an existential threat,' former National Security Council chief says.

Iran within a month of nuclear breakout?

Former ambassador to the UN, Danny Ayalon, says all indications point to the Islamic Republic being on a fast track towards nuclear weapons.

Gantz: Iran has to fear American punishment for talks to work

Gantz accused Netanyahu's regime of allowing Iran to develop a wide-ranging nuclear program and misleading the public.

Germany arrests man suspected of aiding Iran's nuclear program

Man accused of providing four spectrometers to Iranian-run firm that is on EU blacklist who provided the nuclear equipment to Iran.

Report:

Iran just one month away from nuclear weapon breakout capacity

Experts monitoring development of Iran's nuclear program say Tehran is now just a month away from breakout capacity for a single bomb.

The next 9/11: Nuclear Terrorism?

Twenty years after 9/11, the Biden Administration’s unrequited love affair with the JCPOA is helping Iran nuclearize, Op-ed.

Chief of Staff:

IDF prepared for war in Gaza, Hamas bears responsibility

Chief of Staff General Aviv Kochavi says IDF accelerating plans in light of progress of Iranian nuclear program.

Israel's Defense Minister 'won't rule out' action against Iran

Defense Min. Benny Gantz tells 60 foreign ambassadors that Israel 'has options for action, and has known to act against Iran in the past.'

How Putin understands the Lapid-Bennett government

Russia’s decision to assist the Syrians in intercepting Israeli strikes on Iranian assets is a major strategic blow. Op-ed.

Assessment: Iran within months of nuclear weapons

Institute for National Security Studies in annual report: Iran has crossed lines that have not been crossed in the past.

Benny Gantz's message to the citizens of Iran

Defense Minister: Iranian regime is spending billions of dollars on nuclear project instead of on food and electricity.

Israel warns US: Iran approaching nuclear weapons capability

TV report: Israel recently warned the US that Iran is approaching the point of becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Iranian official: We're already capable of making nuclear bomb

Former Iranian diplomat said his country has long been capable of producing nuclear weapons but was not interested in doing so.

Report: Netanyahu tried to persuade Trump to attack Iran

New Yorker reports then-PM tried to convince Trump to attack Iran after his election loss to Biden. General Milley thwarted the move.

As Iran approaches nuclear capacity, Gantz blames Netanyahu

'Netanyahu's outspoken stance damaged Israel's image as a country that enjoys bipartisan support in the United States,' Gantz claims.

Saudi Arabia: Iran's actions threaten regional security

Saudi official expresses concern about increased nuclear activities by Iran.

Iran begins producing enriched uranium metal

Iran informs the IAEA that it has begun the process of producing enriched uranium metal.

Iran: Israel is behind attack on atomic facility

Iran blames Israel for drone attack on Iranian facility used to manufacture uranium centrifuges.

How does a more radical Iran think?

What is happening now is that for the first time, the Iranian regime is devoid of so-called moderates or reformists. Op-ed.

Gantz: We will not accept balloon terrorism

Defense Minister on Iran: We are committed to defending ourselves and determined to disrupt its activities.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

Iran fails another attempt to launch satellite into space

More attempts likely in the near future amid claims Russia to supply Iran with advanced satellite system that could threaten Israel.

'Hamas took away Israel's capability to strike Iran'

Iranian university professor claims Israel no longer able to strike Iran due to 'Palestinian resistance'.

Iran’s nuclear progress: the genie and the lamp

Things will not go back to square one, no matter what the West does, but it had better act, as the genie is breaking out of the lamp. Op-ed

Coverup revealed? Secret nuclear facility disappears near Tehran

Satellite images may prove Iran's efforts to conceal its nuclear program.

Iran criticizes IAEA's 'counterproductive approach'

Iran accuses UN nuclear agency of "counterproductive approach" following report on its undeclared nuclear activity.

Iran dismisses IAEA report as 'political'

Iranian ambassador says IAEA report on Iran's nuclear activities is "invalid".