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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.

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.