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Watch: Netanyahu Tells Washington 'No to Iran Nuclear Umbrella'

In video message for Washington Institute anniversary, PM warns the nuclear deal fails the 'foremost challenge of our generation.'

Watch: Netanyahu Tells Washington 'No to Iran Nuclear Umbrella'

Kerry Slams Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal as 'Hysteria'

In first interview to Israeli media since signing framework deal with Iran, Secretary of State insists critics not looking at facts.

Kerry Slams Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal as 'Hysteria'

Comparing the North Korea and Iran Nuclear Deals

Expert explains the parallels between the deal that let North Korea get the nuke and the Iran deal, details South Korea's concerns.

Comparing the North Korea and Iran Nuclear Deals

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

United States Senate rejects effort to tie sanctions relief for Iran with a verification that Tehran is not supporting acts of terrorism.

Senate Rejects Tying of Sanctions Relief for Iran with Terror

Wendy Sherman: 'Hold Your Horses' Before Trading with Iran

Chief American negotiator urges India and other buyers of Iranian oil to hold off until final deal is signed.

Wendy Sherman: 'Hold Your Horses' Before Trading with Iran

Netanyahu: Iran, North Korea Deals Both Mistakes

Netanyahu draws similarities between Israel and South Korea - as well as their main enemies.

Netanyahu: Iran, North Korea Deals Both Mistakes

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

Mogherini says nuclear deal will let leading state terror sponsor which has been expanding hegemony have a 'major role' in Middle East.

EU Wants Iran to Play a 'Major Regional Role'

Senate Rejects Toughening of Legislation on Iran Deal

Amendment would require that any nuclear agreement with Iran be approved by 2/3 majority in Congress.

Senate Rejects Toughening of Legislation on Iran Deal

Kerry: Deal With Iran 'Closer than Ever'

Secretary of State says the world is "closer than ever" to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, but work remains to be done.

Kerry: Deal With Iran 'Closer than Ever'

Israel to Take Part in UN Non-Proliferation Conference

Hoping for ties with Arab countries on Iran, Israel will take part as an observer in a nuclear non-proliferation conference.

Israel to Take Part in UN Non-Proliferation Conference

Kerry and Zarif to Meet in New York

Secretary of State to meet his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the 2015 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference.

Kerry and Zarif to Meet in New York

How Will Israel Deal with the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Institute for National Security Studies conference analyzes Israel's strategy on final agreement, plus what happens the day after.

How Will Israel Deal with the Iran Nuclear Deal?

Ted Cruz Voices Support for Israel at Las Vegas Convention

Presidential hopeful vows to do "everything humanly possible" to nix Iran deal.

Ted Cruz Voices Support for Israel at Las Vegas Convention

WSJ Says Obama's Iran 'Obsession' Has Sunk the Democrats

Deputy editor Henninger assesses how Obama's Iran 'legacy' will turn into another hostage crisis-like fiasco a la Carter for his party.

WSJ Says Obama's Iran 'Obsession' Has Sunk the Democrats

China Warns: US is Wrong, North Korea Has a Wide Nuclear Arsenal

Concerned Chinese allies of N. Korea tells US it has 20 nukes - 40 by next year - as it continues to share technology with Iran.

China Warns: US is Wrong, North Korea Has a Wide Nuclear Arsenal

Rivlin: Israel Should Not Stand Alone against Islamist Threat

At special Independence Day event for foreign diplomats, Israeli president calls for greater cooperation, stresses common cause.

Rivlin: Israel Should Not Stand Alone against Islamist Threat

Russia: S-300 Delivery to Iran Won't Happen Soon

Moscow stands by decision to go ahead with sale of its advanced anti-aircraft system, however.

Russia: S-300 Delivery to Iran Won't Happen Soon

Report: Obama 'Obscured' Iran Nuclear Breakout Time for Years

Obama stressed breakout time of 1 year, but knew Iran only needed 2-3 months to obtain enough fuel for a bomb.

Report: Obama 'Obscured' Iran Nuclear Breakout Time for Years

Obama Admin. Won't Rule Out $50 Billion 'Signing Bonus' for Iran

Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'

Obama Admin. Won't Rule Out $50 Billion 'Signing Bonus' for Iran

Iran: We Won't Allow 'Foreigners' to Inspect Our Sites

Top Iranian commander dismisses West's demand to have Iran's military sites inspected as part of nuclear deal.

Iran: We Won't Allow 'Foreigners' to Inspect Our Sites

What Does Russia Gain from the S-300 Sale?

Russia has several motivations to sell missiles to Iran, but stands to benefit no matter what the result of the nuclear negotiations.

What Does Russia Gain from the S-300 Sale?

Analysis

Obama Misjudged Iran's Power - Now Israel is Paying

Expert suggests that the US misjudged its own strength over Iran in talks and is balancing its ties with regional powers, including Israel.

Obama Misjudged Iran's Power - Now Israel is Paying

2nd-Generation Holocaust Survivors More Anxious About Iran

Study: children of Holocaust survivors more preoccupied with the Iranian nuclear threat than children of non-survivors.

2nd-Generation Holocaust Survivors More Anxious About Iran

James Baker: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

Former Secretary of State says that much work remains to be done before a final nuclear deal with Iran is reached.

James Baker: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

Obama to Discuss Iran Deal with Gulf State Leaders

President Obama to welcome the six leaders of the Gulf Cooperation Council kingdoms for talks on Iran's nuclear program.

Obama to Discuss Iran Deal with Gulf State Leaders

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

World powers and Iran to hold fresh talks in Vienna to build on the framework accord reached earlier this month.

Iran and West to Resume Talks on April 22

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress on Deal

Iran's president says he is dealing with the world powers, and not American lawmakers, when it comes to nuclear talks.

Rouhani Dismisses Possible Pressure from Congress on Deal

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Nuclear Deal's Fate

Iran's foreign minister says his country holds Obama responsible for making sure that Washington respects nuclear agreement.

Iran Holds Obama Responsible for Nuclear Deal's Fate

Ya'alon: Seventy Years Later, We Now Face Iran

Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon speaks on Holocaust Memorial Day on the Holocaust, the State of Israel - and how Iran are the new Nazis.

Ya'alon: Seventy Years Later, We Now Face Iran

Poll: Israel, Iran Now Deeply Partisan Issues

Democrats support an Iran deal, back US over Israel by a 3:1 ratio; Republicans oppose both views at nearly the same ratio.

Poll: Israel, Iran Now Deeply Partisan Issues

Victory lap in Jerusalem

'Obama Folded Following Bibi's Speech'

Minister Steinitz says White House's agreeing to congressional review of Iran deal is an Israeli accomplishment.

'Obama Folded Following Bibi's Speech'

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

Iranian Foreign Minister says his country is ready to take "irreversible steps" if the West does the same.

Zarif: We're Ready for 'Irreversible Steps' on Nuclear Program

Congressmen: S-300 Will Block US Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Bipartisan letter warns Kerry Russia's sale to Iran will remove US military threat, shows Russia can't be trusted in nuclear talks.

Congressmen: S-300 Will Block US Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Congress Reaches Bipartisan Agreement on Iran Deal Bill

Ahead of vote on bill to give Congress final say in nuclear deal, Sen. Corker says Democrats on board - and Obama may be veto-less.

Congress Reaches Bipartisan Agreement on Iran Deal Bill

Netanyahu Warns Putin Directly Against Sale of S-300 to Iran

PM calls Putin, tells him sale of advanced missile system will shake regional security; system could nix strike on nuclear facilities.

Netanyahu Warns Putin Directly Against Sale of S-300 to Iran

Ya'alon: Iran will Funnel S-300 Missiles to Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza

Ya'alon warns that the current deal is widening Iran's grasp in the Middle East, any deal must include an anti-terror clause.

Ya'alon: Iran will Funnel S-300 Missiles to Yemen, Lebanon, Gaza

House Majority Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says he supports bill that would force Obama to submit any agreement with Iran for Congress approval.

House Majority Leader Supports Iran-Related Legislation

IAEA to Hold Talks with Iran on Nuclear Probe

UN atomic watchdog to hold talks in Tehran seeking to jumpstart its probe into Iran's alleged past efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

IAEA to Hold Talks with Iran on Nuclear Probe

Netanyahu: Iran 'Grasping the Middle East with Arms of Terror'

Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that international concessions are only galvanizing Iran into action, hours after Moscow lifts missile ban.

Netanyahu: Iran 'Grasping the Middle East with Arms of Terror'

US Chief Negotiator: We're Committed to Israel's Security

Chief nuclear negotiator Wendy Sherman tells reporters that US stands behind Israel's security, but 'no option' better than diplomacy.

US Chief Negotiator: We're Committed to Israel's Security

Israel Denounces Moscow's Decision to Lift Iran Missile Ban

Decision to lift ban on providing S-300 missiles to Iran proves the deal will be 'exploited,' Yuval Steinitz fires.

Israel Denounces Moscow's Decision to Lift Iran Missile Ban

US State Sanctions to Remain Despite Iran Deal

Obama may have threatened to veto Congress opposition, but states say they will keep their sanctions in what may be a deal breaker.

US State Sanctions to Remain Despite Iran Deal

Breaking point of deal?

Iran Insists Nuclear Deal Will Remove All Sanctions Immediately

Contradiction that may threaten final deal continues to balloon as Iranian leaders deny Western claims of gradual sanction rollback.

Iran Insists Nuclear Deal Will Remove All Sanctions Immediately

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Secretary of State John Kerry says lawmakers should "hold their fire" as negotiations with Iran continue.

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Gen. Naveh Suggests 'Red Line' Deal with US on Iran

Ex-Deputy Chief of Staff thinks Israel, P5+1 should define what they will do if the deal with Iran fails to hold.

Gen. Naveh Suggests 'Red Line' Deal with US on Iran

Netanyahu: West Must Reassert Original Demands on Iran

PM cautions West not to rush into a deal which would needlessly empower a weakened Tehran; 'Iran needs a deal more than anyone.'

Netanyahu: West Must Reassert Original Demands on Iran

Iranian MPs Demand Tehran Reveal its Draft of Nuclear Deal

Iran must release a fact sheet 'immediately,' 212 lawmakers claim, to prevent West 'taking advantage' of the terms.

Iranian MPs Demand Tehran Reveal its Draft of Nuclear Deal

US Admits N. Korea, Maybe Iran, Can Now Target it with EMP-Nukes

US Adm. Gortney: Pyongyang now has 'ability to put a nuclear weapon on a KN-08 and shoot it' at the continental US.

US Admits N. Korea, Maybe Iran, Can Now Target it with EMP-Nukes

Iran Lets Khamenei Call Shots on Iran Deal

Officials say the deadline could be extended at the Ayatollah's whim, days after Khamenei said 'no guarantees' Iran will follow the deal.

Iran Lets Khamenei Call Shots on Iran Deal

Netanyahu: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

'All of the things I warned about vis-a-vis the framework agreement [...] are coming true before our eyes," Netanyahu laments.

Netanyahu: Iran Cannot Be Trusted

Obama: No 'Good' Alternative to Iran Deal

POTUS says Netanyahu has yet to provide alternatives to a deal, wants to wait for Congressional review until final draft.

Obama: No 'Good' Alternative to Iran Deal

Iran Says US Conceded on All Its Red Lines in Nuclear Deal

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Commander Jafari accuses US of 'psychological warfare' in faking nuclear fact sheet to dupe its allies.

Iran Says US Conceded on All Its Red Lines in Nuclear Deal

Khamenei Says Framework Deal 'No Guarantee'; US are 'Deceivers'

Iran's Supreme Leader says he is neither for nor against framework deal, since details yet to be outlined but warns Tehran could walk away.

Khamenei Says Framework Deal 'No Guarantee'; US are 'Deceivers'

Rouhani Reiterates: No Deal Unless Sanctions Immediately Lifted

Iran will not sign off on its nuclear deal unless all sanctions against it are lifted on the same day, Iranian president insists.

Rouhani Reiterates: No Deal Unless Sanctions Immediately Lifted

Obama: If You Mess With Israel, America Will Be There

In NYTimes interview, just published with Hebrew subtitles, Obama says he understands Israel's concerns about Iran nuclear deal.

Obama: If You Mess With Israel, America Will Be There

Watch: Bennett Cites Passover Haggadah on CNN Against Iran

Economics minister says Iran deal 'worse than we had anticipated, it doesn't destroy one centrifuge.'

Watch: Bennett Cites Passover Haggadah on CNN Against Iran

Kissinger Slams Obama for Conceding to Iranian 'Nuclear Arsenal'

Famous former secretaries of state Kissinger and Shultz break down the nuclear deal, and why it demands US 'soul-searching.'

Kissinger Slams Obama for Conceding to Iranian 'Nuclear Arsenal'

Iran preps for nuclear sprint?

Iran: We'll Start Using Advanced Centrifuges After Deal Signed

Iran's FM, nuclear chief reveal IR-8 centrifuges 20-times faster than current ones to be used after deal signed, threatening fast breakout.

Iran: We'll Start Using Advanced Centrifuges After Deal Signed

Spinning like a centrifuge

State Dept.: Obama Was 'a Little Mixed Up' in NPR Interview

Spokeswoman Marie Harf tries to undo damage done by Obama's admission that under deal, Iran's breakout time would eventually be 'near zero.'

State Dept.: Obama Was 'a Little Mixed Up' in NPR Interview

'Reasonable' Rouhani?

CIA Director: Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal 'Disingenuous'

John Brennan defends nuclear deal, saying Iranian concessions are 'surprising,' but noting it won't stop their regional power grab.

CIA Director: Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal 'Disingenuous'