Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran vows to continue developing ballistic missiles

Iran declares it will continue its ballistic missile program, despite criticism on the issue by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon.

Congress blocks Iran-Boeing agreement

House of Representatives passes amendments authored by Rep. Peter Roskam to block the sales of Boeing and Airbus aircraft to Iran.

Iran still seeking nuclear weapons, says German intelligence

Germany's domestic intelligence agency warns Iran is still making extensive attempts to acquire materials to further its nuclear program.

Iran deal advocate was on payroll of Boeing

Paid consultant for Boeing advocated for Iran deal without revealing his ties to the aircraft maker and its interest in the deal's success.

Rubio running in Florida 'to kill Iran deal'

Florida Senator cites the need to kill the Iran deal as one of the reasons for him seeking reelection to the Senate.

Uranium discovered at Parchin complex tied to past nuclear work

Traces of man-made uranium were discovered by the IAEA at Iran's Parchin complex, The Wall Street Journal reveals.

Kerry 'willing to listen' to Iran's complaints about sanctions

Secretary of State says he is willing to further clarify to Iran what is and isn't allowed in terms of sanctions relief.

Khamanei: Don't question the nuclear deal

Iran's Supreme Leader warns American presidential candidates against questioning his country’s nuclear deal with world powers.

Iran: 'There's no difference between Clinton and Trump'

Despite Clinton's support of nuclear deal and Trump's vow to defeat it, Iran's Parliament Speaker says Tehran views them the same.

Khamenei slams 'damned and cancerous Zionist regime'

Iranian Supreme Leader calls US, Britain and Israel the 'main enemies,' rejects joining the world economy.

State Department admits deleting parts of briefing on Iran deal

State Department admits parts of footage from a 2013 press briefing on talks with Iran were intentionally deleted.

Iran's FM against Trump: Nuclear deal can't be renegotiated

Mohammad Javad Zarif says the nuclear deal with world powers can't be renegotiated, despite Trump's pledge to do so if elected.

Trump launched presidential campaign to fight Iran deal

Republican candidate's son reveals nuke deal was a 'game-changer' for him, which made him finally say 'I'm going to give this a real shot.'

Hezbollah is broke thanks to US sanctions, says official

Treasury official tells Congress that sanctions have led to Hezbollah being in “its worst financial shape in decades.”

Iran pledges $70 million to Palestinian Islamic Jihad

As Iran deal critics warned, Tehran continues to up its support for terrorism with sanctions relief money. Move seen as snub to Hamas.

J Street tries to defend selling Iran deal for Obama

Liberal Jewish group doesn't deny receiving $576,000 from Obama to push nuclear deal, but claims it did so for 'security of Israel.'

J Street was paid by Obama administration to promote Iran deal

Liberal Jewish group received $576,000 to advocate for Iran nuclear deal, belying its 'pro-Israel' pretensions.

Western powers encourage banks to do business with Iran

United States and European partners appeal for European banks and businesses to invest in Iran following nuclear deal.

Obama's 'propagandist': Iran deception was business as usual

Asked if he 'regrets' comments that he misled the public on Iran deal, Ben Rhodes says, 'that's part of what happens in Washington.'

Treasury secretary: Make clear some Iran sanctions are lifted

Jacob Lew says United States is obliged to make clear certain sanctions no longer apply to non-American banks when dealing with Iran.

Iran's Ahmadinejad returning to politics?

Iranian hardliner's sudden return to public eye fuels rumors of new presidential bid.

Former sanctions officer slams Obama's 'mixed messages' on Iran

Banker who previously enforced US sanctions on Islamic Republic criticizes White House for encouraging some banks to trade with Iran.

Cruz: Boost Israeli aid against the Iranian menace

In a strong op-ed, former presidential candidate demands Obama reverse 'failure' and fully fund Jewish state's defense for Iranian missiles.

'Stalin could have used Obama's propagandist'

Responding to Ben Rhodes' admission of misleading the public on Iran nuclear deal, senior officer dissects the 'Chief Propagandist.'

Iran tests 'pinpoint' missiles capable of reaching Israel

In latest breach of international sanctions, Iran test-fires what it says is a new kind of ballistic missile.

Obama adviser admits public was 'misled' on Iran nuclear talks

Ben Rhodes admits the dealings behind the nuclear agreement between Iran and West were not exactly as presented to the public.

Dershowitz: Obama a hypocrite, should apologize to Netanyahu

POTUS defends pushing Britain to stay in EU - but he snubbed Netanyahu for opposing the Iran Deal.

No dollars for Ayatollahs, urge American lawmakers

American lawmakers introduce bill prohibiting President Obama from providing Iran direct or indirect access to the financial system.

United States to buy heavy water from Iran

Republicans outraged following announcement that the Obama administration is buying 32 metric tons of Iranian heavy water.

EU businesses 'held hostage' by US over business with Iran

EU business owners reluctant to make deals with Iran due to the threat of repercussions from the US, officials claim.

Obama promises vigilance when it comes to Iran

During a visit to Saudi Arabia, Obama pledges to remain vigilant against Iran’s destabilizing activities in the Middle East.

Iranian FM uses Holocaust to justify nuclear program

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif uses the phrase "never again" in justifying his country’s nuclear program.

Kerry and Zarif to discuss nuclear deal implementation

Secretary of State will meet Iran's Foreign Minister amid Iranian complaints that it is not getting the sanctions relief it deserves.

UK military expert: Israel must strike Iran - on its own

Col. Richard Kemp warns Europe is in a 'downward spiral,' calls upon Israel to strike Iran's nuclear facilities.

Iran blocks Congressmen from nuclear inspections

Leading US lawmakers protest how Tehran is not letting them in to visit prisoners and inspect, even as top Iranians visit Washington.

Top Iranian general: Iran preparing for all-out war with the US

America 'won't do a damn thing' to stop Iranian advances, Revolutionary Guards commander boasts.

Cong. Meng demands answers on financial relief for Iran

U.S. Rep. Grace Meng asks Kerry to clarify whether reports that Iran will be allowed to use American dollars are true.

Obama: Iran agreement 'a substantial success'

President Barack Obama says Iran has made real progress on living up to its obligations in nuclear deal.

Interview

Deal or no deal, Congress can still lead the fight against Iran

Congressman Lee Zeldin warns Iran agreement was never actually signed - so it's up to Congress to offset Obama's naive detente with Tehran.

Khamenei: The Americans aren't fulfilling the nuclear deal

Iran’s Supreme Leader blasts the United States for imposing new sanctions over his country's ballistic missile tests.

IAEA: Iran briefly violated terms of nuclear deal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran briefly exceeded the amount of heavy water it is allowed to have under deal with West.

Netanyahu: Nuclear deal enabled Iran to pay terrorists' families

Israeli PM says new package offering tens of thousands of dollars to terrorists' families made possible by western sanctions relief.

Kerry cites IDF Chief of Staff in defending Iran nuclear deal

Secretary of State quotes comments by Eizenkot in backing his claim that the Iran deal has improved Israel's security.

Iranian ICBM nuke?

Iran space launch to prep long-range nuclear missiles

US intel officials warn Tehran's upcoming test of space vehicle this month breaches UN nuclear sanctions, paves way to nuclear weapon.

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

NYT report uncovers Nitro Zeus cyberattack plan meant to disable Iran if nuclear diplomacy failed, along with Fordo cyber assault.

Power: Iran complying with nuclear deal but remains a threat

Speaking in Israel, Ambassador Samantha Power says Iran is still helping fuel conflict in the region and thus remains a threat.

Iran exports crude oil to Europe

Iran announces shipment of crude oil to Europe, the first such shipment since nuclear deal was implemented.

American official 'unsure' where Iran's uranium was stored

State Department official says Washington doesn't know the precise location of the uranium Iran shipped out to Russia.

Expert: Deal delays Iran nuclear bomb by 10-15 years

Head of defense think tank says the nuclear deal with world powers delays Iran acquisition of a bomb by a decade or more.

Iran hails ally Russia for pushing nuclear deal through

Iranian nuclear chief reveals if it wasn't for Moscow, controversial nuclear deal never would have been completed.

Canada to begin lifting sanctions on Iran

In a shift of policy from the past, Canada’s Liberal-led government to begin to lift some of the sanctions on Iran.

French Jewish MP urges caution with regards to Iran

Meir Habib calls on France to condition strengthening of ties with Iran on a change of policy in the Islamic Republic.

Watch: Coughing fit silences Clinton's promise to stop Iran

Clinton's promise to stop a nuclear Iran turns into a hoarse whisper at Jewish Federation. Barking cough worse than her bite?

Khamenei gloats over capture of US sailors, meets captors

Same day Iran says it may reinstate flights to the US, Supreme Leader meets those who kidnapped sailors and praises 'act of God.'

'Uneasy' Kerry in Riyadh to assure gulf allies over Iran

US Secretary of State meets Saudi King, Crown Prince, in an effort to reassure Sunni Arab allies following warming of ties with Iran.

Senior Iranian cleric: America is still 'the Great Satan'

Ayatollah Ahmad Khatami blasts American sanctions over Iran's ballistic missile program, tells Iranians the U.S. is still hostile.

A good deal?

Watch: Kerry admits Iran sanctions windfall will go to terror

After Tehran gets $150 billion, Kerry acknowledges it will go to entities 'labeled terrorists,' says it 'can't be prevented.'

Netanyahu calls for more US aid against strengthened Iran

At World Economic Forum, PM makes case for expanding military aid, which 'pales in comparison to enormous funds Iran gets.'

Is North Korea testing Iran's nuclear device?

Saudis not ruling out nuclear bomb in response to Iran

Saudi Foreign Minister says his country will do whatever it needs to protect its people if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.