Iranian Nuclear Program

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".

IAEA chief: Iran hasn't answered questions on uranium discovery

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi: Iran has failed to answer questions about the discovery of uranium particles at undeclared sites.

Iranian commander calls on Israelis to return to Europe, US

An emboldened Iran continues threatening Israel with increasingly aggressive rhetoric.

Report: Iran closing in on completing work on uranium factory

A Bloomberg News report cites a top Iranian source as saying the country was close to completing work on a uranium metal factory.

Mossad director and Israeli Amb. meet Blinken, express concern

Meeting with US Secretary of State Blinken, Erdan and Cohen expressed deep concern about the Iranian nuclear issue

UK woman sentenced to 6th year in Iranian jail for 'propaganda'

British-Iranian national accused of 'spreading propaganda' by Iranian court handed a 6th year in prison.

ANALYSIS: Israel, Iran shadow war turns into open conflict

The Jewish state will not wait with arms folded until the flawed nuclear accord between Iran and six world powers will be revived.

IAEA confirms Iran enriching uranium to 60%

UN watchdog agency confirms Iran is enriching uranium to 60% at Natanz plant.

Iranian MP: Explosion destroyed majority of Natanz facilities

Iranian MP Zakani confirms: Natanz explosion destroyed most of the site's enrichment facilities. Nuclear expert: Iran threats are empty.

Iran vows to enrich uranium to 60% in response to Natanz attack

Iranian negotiator in Vienna says Islamic Republic to add 1,000 new centrifuges after Natanz nuclear facility damaged in possible sabotage.

Iran: Damaged nuclear site will take days, not months to repair

Top Iranian nuclear official says Natanz uranium enrichment facility will be expanded during repair work, downplays damage from explosion.

Centrifuges: how do they really work?

Following the incident at the Natanz nuclear site in Iran, Arutz Sheva brings you a brief summary of the science behind the centrifuges.

Iran will retaliate for Natanz explosion - but not directly

Iran's response to the Natanz events will be to indirectly attack Israel, Israeli security organizations estimate.

Iran escalation

Former MK Anat Berko: Israel will not allow a nuclear Iran

Former Head of the Cyber Subcommittee of the Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee stresses the importance of monitoring Iran closely.

Iranian FM promises 'revenge' for Natanz incidents

'Zionists want to take revenge for success in lifting sanctions,' Iran FM claims.

Natanz aftermath

What is going on in Iran? Cyber experts weigh in

Iran’s Natanz nuclear site suffered an electrical disturbance just hours after starting up new advanced centrifuges used to enrich uranium.

Iranian official: Sabotage may be behind nuclear plant accident

Member of Iranian parliament says 'accident' at electrical grid for Natanz nuclear facility 'very suspicious.'

'Months to go before Iran has nuclear capability'

The IAEA reporting Iran has installed highly advanced centrifuges to enrich uranium, Israeli experts doubt Europe will step in to help.

Boris Johnson warns of Iran nuclear breakout, threats to region

UK Prime Minister blasts Iranian regime for 'disruptive behavior' in the region as well as harming its own citizens.

Biden abandons Middle East peace

Biden and his advisers' moves make it clear that Arab-Israel peace is an impediment to their efforts to empower the PLO and Iran. Op-ed.

Gantz: IDF updating plans to strike Iranian nuclear sites

Defense Minister tells Fox News: If the world doesn't stop Iran, we must defend ourselves by ourselves.

Israel's nuclear secret - 'Threat of war or world peace?'

Unpacked reviews history behind Israel's secretive nuclear project & asks whether revealing it would lead to nuclear proliferation or peace.

Gantz: Stopping Iran is a national mission

Defense Minister addresses graduates of IDF officers course, outlines what new nuclear deal with Iran must include.

Iran ups enrichment in defiance of 'Zionist clown'

Iranian Supreme Leader said Monday that while his country does not desire nuclear weapons, no one has the capacity to stop them.

Pompeo: We knew Kerry was trying to undermine us on Iran

Pompeo tells Fox News that Trump administration was aware Kerry, other Democrats were contacting top Iranian diplomats.

Tehran on fast track to nuclear breakthrough

With Iran breaching nuclear deal statutes for months, some experts believe Islamic Republic will reach breakthrough within months.

'Israeli attack on Iran would help gain time'

Former International Atomic Energy Agency chairman says even an attack wolud not stop Tehran administration's nuclear program completely.

'Iran at historic low, but still developing nuclear program'

Annual IDF intelligence assessment shows COVID, Israeli actions, and western sanctions have weakened Iran.

'Iran could have nuclear capability within months if not weeks'

Rep. Waltz says Biden's revamped claims of being targeted in Baghdad may signal 'insecurity', Iran likely closing in on nuclear breakout.

Iran about to break out? 'No need to worry about Washington'

While US officials have issued dire warnings regarding Iran going nuclear within months, the Ayatollahs have little to fear from Biden.

'There are homes in Lebanon with guest rooms and missile rooms'

Defense Minister gives first-ever interview by Israeli minister to Alghad TV which broadcasts from Cairo.