Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran Says US is 'Begging' for a Nuclear Deal

Top IRGC officer says Americans 'plead' with Iran in talks, and that the US is negotiating from a position of weakness.

Iran's Rouhani Attacks 'Hypocritical' Nuclear Powers

Iranian President launches fiery tirade against US, Israel and other nuclear powers, insists Iran not developing atom bomb.

Report: Iran May be Allowed to Enrich Uranium Under Deal

Diplomats say the United States and Iran are discussing a compromise that would let Iran keep much of its uranium-enriching technology.

Netanyahu: Iran Responsible for Har Dov Attack, Soldiers' Deaths

Prime Minister accuses Iran of orchestrating attack on an IDF patrol on Lebanese border Wednesday, in which 2 soldiers were killed.

Dagan: Netanyahu Endangering Israel's Security

Former Mossad chief launches yet another verbal attack against PM Netanyahu, says his policies are dangerous.

Goldberg: Bibi's Congress Speech was Israel's Idea

Pundit slams Netanyahu, says 'desperate-seeming end-run around the president' was 'concocted by Amb. Ron Dermer.'

Victory for Obama? Senators to Postpone Vote on Iran Sanctions

A group of 10 Senate Democrats tell Obama they will not vote for new sanctions against Iran on the Senate floor until late March.

Boehner: No One Can Talk about Iran Like Bibi

Army Radio quotes official sources who claim senators asked Israel: 'Save us from our own mistakes.'

Netanyahu: Iran Agreement is Unacceptable to Israel

At a visit to Israel's Aerospace Industries, PM Netanyahu and Defense Minister Ya'alon address the threat Iran poses to Israel.

Which One is it, Obama? Chicken** or Courageous?

Israeli Ambassador: Netanyahu Visit Not Meant to Insult Obama

Israeli ambassador Ron Dermer stresses that Netanyahu's speech to Congress is meant to warn about Iran "while there's still time".

Arutz Sheva exclusive

'The Iranians Don't Believe Obama's Threats'

Former US Ambassador to the UN John Bolton speaks with Arutz Sheva on why Iran's nuclear program is at a pivotal point.

Fact-Checker: Obama Over-Stated Progress in Halting Iran

When Obama told Congress that U.S. has halted Iran nuclear program and reduced its nuclear stockpile, he wasn't being precise.

Senator Menendez: Iran is Stalling, Impose New Sanctions

Democratic Senator calls for new sanctions on Iran even after Obama promised to veto them in State of the Union.

IAEA: Iran Honoring its Commitment Under Interim Agreement

Latest UN report indicates Iran is honoring its commitment not to expand atomic activities while it negotiates with West.

Senators Unveil Toned Down Iran Sanctions Bill

Mark Kirk and Robert Menendez revise their Iran sanctions bill so that it gradually imposes sanctions if no deal reached by July 1.

Senators Plan to Push Ahead with Iran Sanctions

Senator Bob Corker says lawmakers plan to press ahead with Iran sanctions package, despite Obama's objection to the idea.

Kerry and Iran's Zarif to Meet to 'Speed Up' Nuclear Talks

Iran and the United States to explore ways to give impetus to nuclear talks in a meeting in Geneva on Wednesday.

Iranian Nuclear Talks to Resume January 18

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says the next round of nuclear talks will be held in Geneva on January 18.

Republican-Controlled Congress to Challenge Obama on Iran

Republicans say the Senate will vote within weeks on a bill to impose more sanctions on Iran, despite Obama's objection.

Obama Not Ruling Out Opening Embassy in Iran

"I never say never," says President Obama when asked whether he could envision opening an embassy in Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister Says Nuclear Deal 'Within Reach'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is confident that an agreement can be struck with world powers over Iran's nuclear program.

France and Britain Say Iran Needs to be More Flexible

France and Britain tell UN that Iran has not demonstrated sufficient flexibility in nuclear talks with six world powers.

Iran 'Illicitly' Purchasing Material for Heavy Water Reactor

UN diplomats say Iran may be violating sanctions by llicitly stepping up purchases for its heavy water reactor in Arak.

Biden Slams 'Malarkey' of Bad Iran Deal

US VP claims Iran won't get the bomb on his watch, denies division with Israel on the topic, after talks extended again and US softening.

Steinitz Gaffe? 'Large Scale Intel Effort to Deny Iran Nukes'

Minister of Intelligence lets slip, perhaps on purpose, that Israel is not just taking diplomatic measures against the Iranian threat.

AIPAC Wants Tougher Sanctions on Iran

Pro-Israel lobby urging the United States to reinstate all economic penalties on Iran suspended during recent diplomacy.

Iran to Turn Uranium into Reactor Fuel

Source says Iran will convert more of its higher-grade enriched uranium into reactor fuel under extended nuclear deal with world powers.

IAEA Needs More Funds After Iran Talks Extended

The UN atomic agency says it will need more funds from member states to help pay for its monitoring of extended interim nuclear deal.

EU Extends Iran Sanctions Relief

Ease in sanctions extends to next June 30, as Khamenei says US and 'European colonialist' attempts to stop nuclear Iran have failed.

Rouhani Hails Extension of Talks as 'Victory'

"We will never compromise on Iran's nuclear rights", declares Iranian President after talks with powers are extended.

Confirmed: Iran Talks to Be Extended by 7 Months

Diplomat states on condition of anonymity that Iran nuclear talk deadline has been extended to July 1.

Surprised?

Report: Iran Nuclear Talks 'Extended' Yet Again

In confirmation of reports that Kerry offered Iran an extension, sources say talks on Islamic regime's nuclear program to resume next month.

Bad omen?

Obama Pushing Saudi-Iranian Normalization for Nuclear Deal

Saudi reports indicate Obama has been urging rapprochement and 'openness' between bitter rivals. Sign of a looming 'bad deal'?

Hardliners in Iran Protest Nuclear Talks

"Death to America", shout Iranians as they protest in Tehran over their country's nuclear talks with the West.

Obama: The Gaps with Iran Are 'Significant'

Obama says interim deal was able to stop Iran's nuclear program from advancing, but admits there are gaps in the way of a permanent deal.

Iran Blames 'Zionists' For Negotiation Failure

As deadline to nuclear talks approaches, Iranian Army Chief of Staff blames Zionist lobby in the United States for thwarting a deal.

Iran Willing to Allow Inspections at One Military Site

Iran says it is ready to allow inspectors access to Marivan military site, where explosive weapons maybe have been developed.

Congress Unanimously Condemns Iran Human Rights Abuses

House resolution highlights abuse of women , minorities, bi-cameral opposition to any 'bad' Obama-Iran nuclear deal.

Iranian Nuclear Talks Approach the Brink

Officials scramble as talks stand two days from deadline; US notes 'serious gaps' and Iran demands 'compromise' leaving its nuclear threat.

'Concerned' Kerry Says No Extension on Iran Nuclear Deadline

US Secretary of State says there are no discussions to extend Nov. 24 deadline for nuclear deal, admits he's 'concerned' about gaps.

Iranian Cleric Threatens to 'Raze Tel Aviv, Haifa to the Ground'

Iranian TV broadcasts threat by prominent cleric close to supreme leader; 'even the Iron Dome cannot protect Israel from these missiles.'

Congressmen: Bad Deal with Iran? We'll Increase Sanctions

Senators Menendez and Kirk warn Obama they will work to increase sanctions on Iran if a bad deal is reached.

Khamenei Tweet-Plomacy: US is the 'Only Nuclear #Criminal'

Latest imaginative infographic compares American view of nuclear energy – a mushroom cloud – with peaceful Islamic view – a tree.

Netanyahu: Iran is An Enemy and Should be Treated As One

PM Netanyahu tells Jewish Federations of North America that instead of a bad deal with Iran, the sanctions on it should be toughened.

US-Iran Alliance Against ISIS - at the Cost of Nuclear Weapons?

Arms Control expert Dr. Landau explains Obama's odd moves towards Iran, and what Israel should do about it.

Iran Says US Holding Secret Talks to Restore Diplomatic Ties

Iranian diplomats say talks being held in Baku to renew diplomatic ties for first time in 35 years, as nuclear deadline looms.

Iran, the Greatest Challenge in U.S.-Israel Relations

Iran Nuclear Threat 'Five Times' Greater Than Previously Thought

Iran could possess five times more advanced uranium centrifuges, says former IAEA deputy chief.

IAEA: Iran is Failing to Answer Questions

UN's atomic agency's new report says Iran is failing to answer questions about its nuclear program, weeks before a deadline for a deal.

America's Brand on the Chopping Block

Obama Sends a Secret Letter to Iran's Khamenei

Report reveals Obama wrote a letter last month - without telling Israel - asking for ISIS cooperation and nuclear deal.

Iran Denies Agreeing to Ship Uranium to Russia

NYT: It is 'critical to remove from Iran much of the 28,000 pounds of uranium that the IAEA estimated it had produced.'

Iran Rejects Report of Narrowing Gap in Nuke Talks

Ayatollah Khamenei’s red line involves weapons-grade enriched uranium for 38 nuclear bombs per year.

IAEA Says Iran Refusing to Answer Questions on Nuclear Program

IAEA chief says Iran refusing to share info on 'military dimensions' of nuclear program; only three IAEA members monitoring Iran.

Iran Claims it Foiled Another Nuclear Plant Sabotage Attempt

'Foreign entity' attempts to damage key heavy water tanks for Iran's nuclear program, officials claim - third such incident in two months.

Iran, P5+1 in Day 2 of Nuclear Talks

Sticking points: size of uranium enrichment capacity, how to remove anti-Iran sanctions, duration of final agreement.

Ya'alon Tells Hagel: 'We're Worried About Iran Talks'

Defense minister asks what is being discussed in talks, 'are they talking about nuclear warhead-capable missiles?'

IAEA: Iran Taking Action to Comply with Interim Agreement

UN atomic agency's latest report finds that Iran is taking further action to comply with an interim nuclear agreement with six world powers.

Iran’s Red Line: Centrifuges for 38 A-Bombs Per Year

Arutz Sheva analyzes Ayatollah Khamenei's alarming demands in the talks with the P5+1, as outlined in a graphic he tweeted.