France, Britain, and Germany issue a stern warning to Iran, demanding immediate resumption of nuclear diplomacy and threatening to reinstate UN sanctions by summer's end if "concrete progress" towards a nuclear deal isn't made.
US President Trump states he is "in no rush" to talk to Iran, despite their desire for discussions.
The EU is moving to reinstate UN sanctions on Iran with an August 29 deadline for nuclear progress. This action could trigger a full "snapback" of sanctions by October 15.
Iran delays nuclear talks with the US following Israeli and US strikes on its nuclear facilities. Foreign Ministry spokesman says "no specific date, time or location has been determined" for a meeting.
Israeli official says that the deeply buried enriched uranium at an Iranian nuclear facility may be retrievable, complicating assessments of US strike damage.
Netanyahu's office says the PM and Defense Secretary Hegseth discussed countering the Iranian threat, fostering regional security cooperation, and bolstering the strategic relationship between Israel and the US.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson firmly denies a US claim of a meeting request, contradicting President Trump's assertion of scheduled talks.
British Foreign Secretary David Lammy warns Iran of "dramatic sanctions" if it doesn't clarify its nuclear program and allow UN inspectors.
France's foreign intelligence chief, Nicolas Lerner, confirms US and Israeli strikes "very, very delayed" Iran's nuclear program by "various months," seriously affecting every stage from enrichment to warhead design.
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President Trump anticipates a "good chance" of a deal with Hamas this week to release remaining hostages. He also plans to discuss a "permanent deal" with Iran with PM Netanyahu.
Departure follows Tehran's suspension of cooperation with UN atomic agency and rising threats against IAEA leadership.
If confirmed, the Oslo meeting would mark the first direct US-Iranian nuclear talks since joint American-Israeli strikes targeted key Iranian nuclear sites.
Iran officially suspends cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, a move the US calls "unacceptable." This follows a 12-day conflict with Israel and US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.
The US believes its recent airstrikes significantly set back Iran's nuclear program by up to two years, Pentagon spokesman says, adding key nuclear sites in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan were “completely obliterated.”
Tehran accuses Washington and Jerusalem of violating its sovereignty and killing civilians during 12 days of war.
Prime Minister Netanyahu is expected to ask President Trump for a formal US guarantee of approval for Israeli strikes on Iran if the Islamic Republic resumes its nuclear or missile programs.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas urges Iran to immediately restart nuclear negotiations with the IAEA, warning against NPT withdrawal.
Making a deal means trusting Iran, and trusting a crazy state to adhere to any agreement is itself a kind of craziness. The only thing to do is stimulate a revolt. Opinion.
Iranian FM Araghchi downplays immediate US nuclear talks, insists Iran needs security assurances and time.
US President Donald Trump says he isn't currently offering Iran 'anything,' digs at former US President Barack Obama for paying Iran 'billions' under 'road to a nuclear weapon' plan.
Iran's deputy foreign minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi states the US must end all strikes for diplomatic talks to resume: "We do not want war. We want to engage in dialogue."
Iran's UN envoy, Amir-Saeid Iravani, declares that Iran's nuclear enrichment "will never stop," calling it an "inalienable right." He affirms Tehran's readiness for talks but rejects "unconditional surrender".
Operation Rising Lion aimed to halt Iran's alarming progress toward nuclear weapons. Key scientists were eliminated simultaneously in their homes, striking at the heart of the development effort.
Watch: In segment translated by MEMRI, Iranian TV host Amir-Hossein Tahmasebi announces Iran's new "nuclear ambiguity" policy, states Iran will enrich uranium as it chooses, retain all material, trade freely, and build facilities anywhere.
New York Times reports that Israeli and American strikes on Isfahan have severely crippled Iran's ability to produce atomic bombs by destroying crucial metallization facilities. This process, essential for creating the explosive core of a nuclear weapon, is now a major bottleneck for Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi reveals that Iran could resume enriched uranium production "in a matter of months," despite extensive damage from recent US and Israeli strikes.
The Times reveals Israeli Mossad agents gathered intel inside Iran since 2010, enabling recent strikes on nuclear infrastructure; leaked documents show Iran was weeks from nuclear capability by late 2024.
Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi blasts Trump for disrespecting Supreme Leader Khamenei, demanding a change in tone for any nuclear deal. This follows Trump's earlier post criticizing Khamenei and revealing he halted sanctions relief.
New satellite images from Maxar Technologies reveal Iran has initiated repair efforts at its Fordow nuclear facility, targeted last week by US airstrikes. Excavators and bulldozers are visible near bomb craters, suggesting immediate attempts to restore access and assess damage.
Following "Operation Rising Lion," Israel's IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir declares Iran is no longer a nuclear threshold state. Extensive damage to Iran's nuclear infrastructure and scientists will take years to repair.
Following US and Israeli strikes on its nuclear facilities, Iran announces it has ceased cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog. Iran's Foreign Minister cites the IAEA's failure to condemn the attacks and its "regrettable role" in past issues as reasons.
President Trump declares he'd "absolutely" consider bombing Iranian nuclear sites again if intelligence dictated, but adds he believes Iran is "exhausted" and not focused on nuclear pursuits.
Following US strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, French President Emmanuel Macron declares the strikes "genuinely effective" but warns that Iran's potential withdrawal from the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) would be the "worst-case scenario.
Defense Minister Israel Katz confirms Iran's nuclear threat is "unequivocally" eliminated, with over 50% of launchers thwarted and decades of capabilities destroyed. He states Iran "won't dare try again".
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirms "serious" damage to the country's nuclear sites following a 12-day conflict with Israel. Araghchi also firmly denies any speculation about resuming nuclear negotiations with the United States.
Iran's Parliament approves a bill to suspend cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog, following the war with Israel.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe confirms Iran's nuclear program was severely damaged by recent strikes, stating credible intelligence indicates key facilities were destroyed and would take years to rebuild.
US Director of National Intelligence criticizes the leaks that attempt to downplay the success of the American airstrikes on Iran's nuclear weapons program.
Intercepts suggest Tehran unaware of full impact; Israel calls strike results 'very significant.'
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff reveals to Fox News that the US and Iran are in early stages of renewed discussions on Iran's nuclear program, both directly and via intermediaries, despite recent hostilities, says the conversations are "promising".
US President refutes CNN and NYT reports claiming US strikes failed to destroy Iran's nuclear facilities: An attempt to demean one of the most successful military strikes in history.
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi tells Fox News that Iran's nuclear program has been "significantly" set back, a "night and day" difference from before June 13.
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Yisrael Beytenu chairman says Israel’s military gains are being undermined by a rushed diplomatic process, warns Tehran has no intention of abandoning its nuclear or terror agenda.
CNN reports that US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff is engaging Iranian officials for a diplomatic resolution post-nuclear facility strikes, but efforts are hindered by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's hidden status.
At an emergency UN meeting, Russian Ambassador to the UN Vassily Nebenzia claimed that the American airstrikes against Iranian nuclear facilities would have disastrous consequences.
Satellite images show heavy damage to Iran’s Fordow nuclear site after US airstrike. President Trump confirms strike, calling it 'a clear message to Iran.'
German, British leaders and EU officials urge Iran to engage in negotiations with the US in the wake of America's strikes on Iran's nuclear program.
A senior Iranian source claimed to Reuters that before the U.S. attack on the Fordow nuclear facility last night all of the stock of enriched uranium at the site was transferred to another location.
Hamas condemns US airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites, holds the US and Israel responsible. Yemen's Houthi rebels also denounce the strikes, expressing full support for Iran.
An Israeli official confirms to ABC News that, a year ago, the US and Israel conducted an unprecedented military exercise, simulating offensive strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The drill, planned under the Biden administration, wasn't expected to be immediately relevant.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) fiercely criticizes President Trump's order to bomb Iran, labeling it a "grounds for impeachment." Former Ambassador David Friedman fires back: The president just saved millions of lives and acted fully in accordance with law.
UN Secretary-General Guterres denounces US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, calling them a "dangerous escalation" and "direct threat to international peace." This criticism follows his past condemnation of Israeli counterterrorism operations.
After US strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, President Trump announces a "spectacular military success," and warns Iran to make peace or face greater future attacks: There will be either peace or there will be tragedy.
As long as Khamenei breathes, peace will never return to the Middle East or the world. Any mercy shown to him is a betrayal of humanity. Opinion.
In a joint op-ed with historian Niall Ferguson, former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant argues for immediate US military intervention to destroy Iran's last key nuclear site at Fordow.
US President says it's "very hard" to ask Israel to stop Iran airstrikes while they're winning, adds his two-week period for Iran is to see if "people come to their senses".
European and Iranian diplomats meet in Geneva for the first direct talks since the Israel-Tehran conflict began. Iranian FM Araghchi backs further talks with Europe but denounces Israeli strikes and rejects negotiations with the US.
Iran reported a targeted attack on an apartment in central Tehran. Israel confirms that the target was a senior nuclear scientist, who specialized in the field of weaponry.
