Iranian Nuclear Program

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

IAEA head Yukiya Amano says Iran is sticking to the nuclear deal it signed with world powers in 2015.

France 'worried' about Trump's stance on Iran deal

French Foreign Minister concerned that Trump could put the Iran nuclear deal into doubt.

IAEA: Iran not violating nuclear deal

International Atomic Energy Agency says it has noted no violations by Iran of 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran: Our military sites are off limits

Iran dismisses U.S. demand for UN nuclear inspectors to visit its military bases.

Macron: There's no alternative to Iran nuclear deal

In a message to Trump, French President says Iran nuclear deal allows constructive and demanding dialogue with Iran.

Haley: UNIFIL shows 'lack of understanding'

U.S. Ambassador calls for inspections of Iranian military bases, says UN forces in Lebanon turn blind eye to Iran’s arming of Hezbollah.

Iran: We can resume enrichment within five days

Iranian atomic official warns his country can resume uranium enrichment within five days if the United States tears up nuclear deal.

'Hebrew is like a Sleeping Beauty'

Russian-speaking intellectuals gather in Jerusalem for 'slow reading' study of the city’s linguistic history.

Rouhani: Protecting nuclear deal a 'top priority'

Iran's President says the top foreign policy priority is to “protect” the nuclear deal from being torn up by the United States.

Russia hopes Iran won't withdraw from nuclear deal

Russian Foreign Minister expresses hope that Iran won't quit 2015 nuclear agreement, calls on U.S. not to violate its obligations.

Haley: Iran can't hold the world hostage

U.S. Ambassador responds to Iran's threats it will withdraw from nuclear deal if hit with new sanctions.

Iranian official: No one will inspect our military centers

Senior Iranian military official stresses Iran will not allow the U.S. to visit the country's military centers.

Iran: Trump showing 'bad faith' in nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister fires back after Trump says his country is failing to live up to 2015 deal.

Trump: Iran not living up to spirit of deal

President Trump says Iran not in compliance with nuclear deal, says "strong things" will take place if it doesn't adhere.

Haley to discuss Iran with IAEA officials

U.S. Ambassador to the UN will travel to Vienna to discuss Iran's nuclear activities with UN atomic officials.

Rouhani takes shot at Trump on Twitter

Rouhani says world will not forget the "disloyalty" of those who want to tear up nuclear deal.

EU: All sides are abiding by nuclear deal

European Union clarifies that all parties to Iran nuclear deal are abiding by it.

Tillerson: Trump and I 'disagree' on Iran deal

Secretary of State acknowledges he disagrees with the President over nuclear deal between Iran and world powers.

Trump to Iran: Adhere to the nuclear deal or else...

President Trump warns Iran to adhere to the terms of the nuclear deal or "there will be big, big problems".

Trump likely to say Iran complying with nuclear deal

Officials say Trump is "very likely" to state that Iran is adhering to the nuclear agreement it signed with world powers.

Iran sticking to nuclear deal, says UN watchdog

International Atomic Energy Agency report says Iran is sticking to the 2015 nuclear deal with major world powers.

Tillerson: I'll speak with Iran's FM 'at the right time'

Secretary of State doesn't rule out direct talks with Iran, but says he has no plans to call Iranian counterpart.

State Department maintains Iran sanctions relief

United States renews waiver on nuclear-related sanctions that were suspended as part of the Iranian nuclear deal.

Russian visitors give Monaco its largest-ever Jewish gathering

Over 1,000 Russian Jews visit European city state of Monaco as part of Eurostar program.

Trump: Iran not living up to 'spirit' of deal

Trump criticizes Iran nuclear deal, says it should not have been signed.

Tillerson: Iran deal a 'failure'

Secretary of State criticizes Iran nuclear deal, announces comprehensive review of the agreement.

Iran prepared to resume nuclear activities

Iran's Foreign Minister warns his country will resume its nuclear activities if the United States doesn't adhere to deal.

Trump to adhere to Iran deal

Trump advisor says the United States will continue to adhere to Iran nuclear deal for the time being.

Former Canadian PM:

'Nuclear agreement has emboldened Iran'

Stephen Harper says nuclear agreement with Iran should be cancelled if the Islamic Republic doesn't comply with it.

IAEA chief 'confident' of cooperation with Trump

Head of UN atomic watchdog confident of "very good cooperation" with the United States on Iran's nuclear deal.

'Rabin wanted the embassy in Jerusalem back in 1989'

Dennis Ross reveals that Yitzhak Rabin approached him in 1989 about the possibility of moving the American embassy to Jerusalem.

IAEA: Iran complying with nuclear deal

UN watchdog says Iran complying with nuclear deal it sealed with major world powers in 2015.

IAEA chief: We haven't heard from Trump yet

IAEA chief Yukiya Amano says Trump administration has yet to be in touch about their criticism of the Iran nuclear deal.

Iran's uranium stockpile to go up 60%

Iran's nuclear chief says his country will receive a shipment of uranium this week.

Trump: Iran deal 'the worst deal ever negotiated'

President Trump blasts nuclear deal with Iran, says the country disrespects the United States because of it.

Iranian official dismisses Trump's 'empty threats'

Top aide to Iran's Supreme Leader downplays United States criticism of his country’s recent ballistic missile test.

Iran: Our missile tests don't violate nuclear deal

Iran’s Defense Minister confirms the country carried out a missile test, but argues it didn't violate the nuclear deal.

Iran promises to 'surprise' Trump if he cancels nuclear deal

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Trump will be surprised by his country if he annuls the nuclear agreement.

EU wants to 'explain' Iran deal to Trump

European Union informally contacts incoming Trump administration to clarify a “misunderstanding” about the Iran nuclear deal.

Obama: Iran deal makes the world safer

Outgoing President praises the nuclear deal between Iran and Western powers, claims it makes the world a safer place.

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.