Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

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.