Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran: We won't renegotiate the nuclear deal

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister makes clear his country will not renegotiate nuclear agreement despite Trump's vow to rip it up.

Iran to get natural uranium

AP reports Iran to receive Russian uranium with US approval.

Kerry laments failed peace process in exit memo

Outgoing Secretary of State calls on Israel and the PA to resume peace talks, praises Iran deal in memo to Obama.

Revealed:

Iran received more than $10 billion in cash and gold

Wall Street Journal reveals that Iran has received more than $10 billion in the form of cash and gold in the past three years.

Black box from Russian plane crash found

The Russian defense ministry announced that one of the two black boxes of the Russian jet that crashed in the Black Sea has been found.

Iran discusses nuclear-powered ships with IAEA

The Islamic Republic announced it would develop nuclear-powered ships in response to U.S. "violation" of nuclear deal.

White House: Iran's nuclear marine vessels don't violate deal

White House downplays Iranian President's directive to local scientists to develop systems for nuclear-powered marine vessels.

Iran's foreign minister: Sanctions won't break us

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says it's in the interest of the United States to remain committed to the nuclear deal.

British PM: Iran deal is 'vitally important'

British PM Theresa May disagrees with Trump, tells Gulf leaders nuclear agreement with Tehran is “vitally important” for regional security.

Diplomat confirms Iran shipped heavy water abroad

Iran has shipped 11 tons of heavy water abroad to fall in line with limits set by nuclear deal.

Kerry: Iran deal made Israel safer

Secretary of State rejects Donald Trump's stance on Iran nuclear agreement, claims it made the world – including Israel – safer.

Ex-CIA officer fights conviction over Iran leaks

Jeffrey Sterling denies leaking top-secret info to New York Times journalist, hopes federal court will overturn conviction.

Rouhani to Obama: Don't sign extension of sanctions

Iran's President demands that Obama not sign an extension of sanctions on his country, says he is "obliged" to let sanctions expire.

Iran threatens to resume its nuclear activities

Iran's parliament threatens to approve resumption of nuclear activities, in response to the United States extending its sanctions on Iran.

Trump reportedly mulling non-nuclear sanctions on Iran

Trump’s transition team reportedly examining options for imposing sanctions on Iran that would not technically breach the nuclear deal.

Iran ships out heavy water to Oman

Iran transfers 11 tons of heavy water to Oman, after IAEA found it to be in violation of amounts allowed in nuclear deal.

Republicans urge Obama: Let Trump determine Iran policy

House Republican leaders urge Obama to refrain from boosting business ties with Iran before he leaves office.

Trump's CIA director:

'Looking forward to rolling back disastrous Iran deal'

Kansas congressman Mike Pompeo, Donald Trump’s pick for CIA director, has been at the forefront of the efforts to impose sanctions on Iran.

IAEA chides Iran for exceeding heavy water limit

Yukiya Amano chides Iran for exceeding for the second time an agreed upper limit for nuclear material set out in deal with world powers.

House votes to bar aircraft sales to Iran

Republican-led House of Representatives approves legislation banning the sale of commercial aircraft to Iran.

Iran angry after U.S. House extends sanctions

Senior Iranian officials threaten Washington after House passes bill renewing the sanctions on the Islamic Republic for 10 years.

Giuliani: Trump can disavow Iran deal on day one

Former New York Mayor explains that Trump is not bound by Iran deal since Obama never brought it to the Senate for approval.

House extends Iran sanctions for 10 years

House of Representatives reauthorizes the Iran Sanctions Act for a period of 10 years.

French President: I don't think Trump will scrap Iran deal

French President Francois Hollande doesn't believe President-elect will scrap nuclear deal because it "gives us all security".

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal?

Does Trump want to scrap the Iran deal? If so, this is how he does it.

Saudi official: Trump shouldn't scrap Iran deal

Former Saudi intelligence chief says Trump shouldn't scrap Iran nuclear deal but instead take it to task for its “destabilizing activities”.

Trump adviser: He'll demand changes to Iran deal

One of Trump's foreign policy advisers says he may not rip up the Iran nuclear deal, but will demand that it be changed.

Rouhani: Trump can't overturn the nuclear deal

Iran's President says there's "no possibility" that the nuclear deal will be overturned by United States president-elect.

Iran to ship out excess heavy water

State Department says Iran is taking steps to ship out heavy water produced in excess of limit set under its nuclear deal.

Switzerland confirms spying during Iran nuclear talks

Swiss prosecutors say they found evidence of spying on Iran nuclear talks, but close the probe.

In final debate, Trump again uses Iran against Clinton

Trump used Iran among other foreign policy differences to depict Clinton as “stupid” in the final presidential debate.

Campaign against pro-Iran deal Pennsylvania Senate candidate

Republican Jewish Coalition launches campaign attacking a Pennsylvania Democratic candidate for her support of the Iran nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Iran deal is still fragile

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano warns that small failures in implementation of Iran nuclear deal could have a negative influence.

In battle for the Senate, the Iran nuclear deal is looming large

The Iran nuclear deal is shaping up as a key issue in at least nine states that are key to the Democrats.

J Street to launch ad campaign against Iran deal foes

J Street launching a half million-dollar campaign against two Republican senators for their opposition to the Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian official:

'Trump won't endanger nuclear deal'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says the nuclear deal will not be in danger even if Donald Trump wins the presidential election.

Iran a contentious issue in first Clinton-Trump debate

The Iran nuclear deal was a key topic of contention in the first presidential debate.

Giuliani hopes next president will nullify Iran deal

Speaking at IAC conference in Washington, former New York Mayor stresses the American people's commitment to Israel.

Rouhani: Zionist pressure causes U.S. to violate nuclear deal

Iranian President blames “Zionist pressure groups” for a U.S. Supreme Court ruling which could undermine the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran building second nuclear power plant

A year after the nuclear deal, Iran begins construction on new nuclear power plant that it promises will only be used for peaceful purposes.

IAEA: Iran is honoring the nuclear deal

UN nuclear agency's latest report says Iran has kept to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers.

Donald Trump says Israel will be destroyed unless he is elected

In a speech in Cleveland, Republican nominee says if he is not elected president, the Iran nuclear deal will destroy Israel.

Trump, Clinton talk tough on Iran following controversial report

The Trump and Clinton campaigns issued tough-on-Iran statements following report that negotiators allowed Iran secret loopholes.

Obama accused of 'misleading the public' over Iran deal

AIPAC, Republican Jewish Coalition criticize report which revealed that Iran was secretly allowed to evade restrictions.

White House denies Iran was allowed to skirt restrictions

White House spokesman dismisses report alleging the U.S. and other powers allowed Iran to ignore restrictions under nuclear deal.

Trump: Obama 'gave away the store' in the Iran deal

Donald Trump's campaign blasts Iran deal after report revealed the U.S. and its partners agreed "to allow Iran to evade some restrictions.

Iran arrests nuclear negotiator over spying

Iran arrests a member of the negotiating team that reached a nuclear deal with world powers.

Netanyahu surprised by Defense Ministry's criticism of Obama

Netanyahu aide reportedly tells Ambassador Shapiro he learned about the Defense Ministry's statement that criticized Obama from the media.

Netanyahu: Israel's view on Iran deal remains unchanged

PM Netanyahu reiterates Israel rejects Iran nuclear deal, but stresses the importance of the alliance with the United States.

Israel responds to Obama: Munich Agreement didn't prevent WWII

Defense Ministry responds to claims by Obama that Israel believes the Iran nuclear deal was successful.

Obama: Even Israel says Iran deal was a success

U.S. President hails nuclear deal between Iran and the West, says Israel thinks the same.

Rouhani: Israel thwarting implementation of nuclear deal

Iranian President blasts world powers for failing to fulfill commitments under nuclear deal, says Israel and U.S. thwarted implementation.

Dems' video on Clinton highlights Gaza ceasefire, Iran sanctions

Video on Clinton's tenure as secretary of state highlights her roles in achieving a ceasefire in Gaza and passing sanctions on Iran.

One year since Iran deal, 'the threat is still there'

A year after Iran nuclear deal, former head of IDF intelligence says situation is better short-term, but long-term threat looms.

Iran complains to IAEA over leaked document on nuclear deal

Iran says it will lodge a protest over leak of secret document which reveals when restrictions on its nuclear program will be lifted.

Watch: State Department spokesman admits to secret Iran document

State Department spokesman admits public was kept in the dark about side deal that would lift some of the nuclear restrictions on Iran.

Restrictions on Iran will be eased before agreement ends

Document obtained by AP reveals that key restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program will start to ease years before the 15-year accord expires.

Danon: 'We can't bury our heads in the sand'

A year after the Iranian nuclear deal, Israel's representative in the UN claims that Iran is breaching the conditions of the deal.

Rouhani threatens to renew nuclear program

Iranian president says his country can restore elements of its nuclear program if world powers don't live up to their end of the bargain.

Republicans to introduce measures against Iran deal

American lawmakers to consider three Republican-backed measures targeting nuclear agreement with Iran.