Iranian Nuclear Program

News and updates about Iranian Nuclear Program

Senators not close to new bill on Iran deal
U.S. Senators working to tighten international accord on Iran’s nuclear program say no new bill is imminent.

Analysis: Something extraordinary is happening in Iran
As Iran's proxy army conquers the Golan Heights, the Iranian people have taken to the streets.

Kerry: Israel and Egypt pushed us to bomb Iran
Former Secretary of State claims both Israel and Egypt pushed the United States to bomb Iran before 2015 deal.

IAEA: Iran complying with nuclear deal
UN's nuclear watchdog says key parameters of Iran's nuclear program remain within limits of 2015 deal.

Iran to France: Nuclear deal is not negotiable
Iran's Foreign Ministry responds to French President, says its "intangible" position is that the nuclear deal is not negotiable.

Macron: Iran ballistic missiles 'very worrying'
French President won't rule out new sanctions on Iran over its ballistic missile program, but reiterates nuclear deal must not be canceled.

Macron urges firm stance on Iran
French President says there's no alternative to Iran deal, but stresses the importance of taking a firm stance on its ballistic missiles.

EU foreign policy chief urges Congress not to scrap Iran deal
EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini visits Washington, says Iran deal can never be renegotiated.

Kerry warns Congress against rejecting Iran deal
Former Secretary of State says it would be "extraordinarily dangerous" to reject the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Netanyahu: Iran threat forcing Mideast-Israel alliances
In London, Netanyahu says the threat posed by Iran to its Middle Eastern neighbors was driving them into alliances with Israel.

IAEA chief: Nuclear inspectors working in Iran without problem
Yukiya Amano says Iran implementing its responsibilities under nuclear deal.

'Israel prepared to use force to stop Iran from acquiring nukes'
Israeli Intelligence Minister Yisrael Katz declares Israel is willing to use military force to stop Iran from developing nuclear weapons.

IAEA chief to visit Iran
Yukiya Amano will visit Iran on Sunday, discuss nuclear deal with senior officials.

Saudi Arabia: We support Trump on Iran
Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister backs Trump’s stance on Iran, says new sanctions would be welcome.

Trump tells Europe regarding Iran: Keep making money
President Trump says he does not object to France and Germany continuing trade with Iran.

France: Scrapping nuclear deal would be a gift to hardliners
French Defense Minister warns against scrapping 2015 nuclear deal, says it would be a first step towards war.

France reiterates commitment to Iran deal
French Foreign Minister says Iran deal remains valid despite Trump's decision not to recertify it.

CIA chief: Iran deal insufficient
CIA Director Mike Pompeo says 2015 nuclear deal not enough to ensure Iran has no pathway to developing the bomb.

Kerry rips Trump on Iran and North Korea
Former Secretary of State warns Trump against cancelling Iran deal, says it could drive Iran towards nuclear proliferation.

Khamenei: We'll 'shred' nuclear deal if U.S. leaves
Iranian Supreme Leader mocks Trump, threatens to "slap America's mouth" if it withdraws from nuclear deal.

Haley urges UN to be tougher on Iran
U.S. Ambassador to the UN urges Security Council to confront Iran over its aggressive behavior in the Middle East.

Iran warns Europe: No new conditions on nuclear deal
Top advisor to Khamenei warns European governments against imposing new conditions on the nuclear deal.

Senator urges Trump to work with Europe on Iran
Republican Senator Bob Corker calls on Trump to work closely with European allies in developing new Iran policy.

'It will take a long time to fix the Obama damage'
Caroline Glick says Trump is changing the discourse on Iran, but it will take time to change the Obama policy which was dictated by fantasy.

Zarif warns Trump of 'reciprocal measures'
Iran's Foreign Minister again criticizes Trump for decertifying nuclear deal.

Saudi King praises Trump's Iran strategy
Trump and Saudi King Salman speak following Trump's announcement that he will not recertify Iran nuclear deal.

Clinton: Trump's decision on Iran is dangerous
Former presidential candidate: Trump's threat to pull out of Iran deal undermines the validity of U.S. promises to other nations.

Zarif responds to Trump: We're all IRGC
Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's decision to impose new sanctions against Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Senior Republican:
'Enforce the hell out of the Iran deal'
Rep. Ed Royce says U.S. shouldn't pull out of Iran deal despite its flaws.

Rouhani: Blacklisting Revolutionary Guards a 'mistake'
Iranian President warns United States against blacklisting the Revolutionary Guards, says it would be a “mistake beyond mistakes”.

May urges Trump to stick to Iran deal
British Prime Minister tells Trump the UK is strongly committed to the Iran nuclear deal.

Russia warns of consequences if Trump leaves nuclear deal
Russia says there will be "negative consequences" if U.S. President Donald Trump fails to uphold the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran complying with nuclear deal, says IAEA chief
International Atomic Energy Agency chief Yukiya Amano affirms Iran's commitment to 2015 deal.

Iranian nuclear negotiator sent to five years in prison
Iran's judiciary confirms a member of its nuclear negotiating team was imprisoned on spying charges.

Zarif vows 'proper response' if Trump cancels deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says his country will respond accordingly if Trump does not certify its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.

Russian-Jewish pianist dies on stage
Jewish jazz composer and award-winning pianist dies at foot of grand piano.

'Calm Before the Storm'
Trump: We will put an end to Iranian aggression
'This is the calm before the storm', says Trump during meeting with military leaders. 'We will end Iran's nuke program, Iranian aggression.'

180 Democrats urge Trump to re-certify the Iran deal
All of the House Democratic leadership send letter to Trump urging him to re-certify Iran deal ahead of October 15 deadline.

Mattis: It's in our interest to stay in Iran deal
U.S. Defense Secretary says he believes it would be in America's national security interest to stick to Iran nuclear deal.

Iran's FM calls on Europe to stick by nuclear deal
Mohammad Javad Zarif calls on Europe to defy any U.S. reimposition of sanctions on the Islamic Republic.

Iranian official to Trump: Go ahead, cancel the deal
Deputy Commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guards says Iran would be better off without the 2015 nuclear deal.

Haley calls for more nuclear inspections in Iran
U.S. Ambassador says failure to carry out more inspections in Iran would turn nuclear deal into empty promise.

Zarif: We can withdraw from nuclear deal if the U.S. does
Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran may abandon the nuclear deal if the United States decides to withdraw from it.

Iran’s Foreign Minister scolds Trump over tweet
Mohammad Javad Zarif calls on Trump to check facts after he tweeted about an Iranian missile launch which officials said was fake.

Democratic Senator to Trump: Don't cancel Iran deal
Senator Ben Cardin urges Trump administration not to pull out of Iran deal, despite being opposed to it earlier.

Iranian FM: The U.S. is 'unreliable'
Iranian Foreign Minister blasts United States ahead of deadline for Trump to declare if Iran is complying with nuclear deal.

Trump on Iran: Not much of an agreement
Trump blasts Iran after it conducts a ballistic missile test in defiance of his warnings.

Trump: I've made a decision on Iran deal
Trump says he made a decision on whether to recertify Iran's compliance with nuclear deal, but won't provide details.

Rouhani: 'Rogue Zionist regime' shouldn't preach
Iranian President blasts U.S. and Israel, warns his country will respond decisively to any violation of the nuclear deal.

Iran blasts 'ignorant' Trump
Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump’s UN speech shows his lack of knowledge about Tehran’s fight against terrorism.

'Netanyahu's speech was the best he ever delivered'
Minister Tzachi Hanegbi tells Arutz Sheva: Israel can be satisfied with the results it achieved this week.

Tillerson: The Iran deal has to change
Secretary of State says the Iran nuclear agreement must be changed or the U.S. will not be able to remain part of it.

Rouhani warns of 'high cost' if Trump cancels nuclear deal
Iranian President warns the United States will pay a "high cost" if Trump scraps the Iran nuclear deal.

Senior American official: Trump is committed to Israel
Senior administration official tells Arutz Sheva that much of the conversation between Trump and Netanyahu dealt with Iran nuclear deal.

IAEA rejects Israeli claims it showed weakness
UN nuclear watchdog hits back at Israeli claims that it demonstrates “weakness” in its oversight of the Iran deal.

Netanyahu to propose outline on Iran deal
Netanyahu intends to propose an outline for significant changes in the Iran nuclear deal when he meets Trump, report says.

Trump: Iran violating the spirit of the nuclear deal
Trump says Iran deal is "one of the worst I've ever seen" and should not have been made.

Iran: The IAEA will not have access to classified information
Iran’s Foreign Minister rejects the notion that UN inspectors would be allowed into the country's military sites.

Hotovely shows Jewish leaders the Palestinian map
Deputy Foreign Minister meets Conference of Presidents, says PA perpetuating the right of return.
