Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran to Receive $550 Million on February 1

As nuclear deal is implemented, Iran will receive the first $550 million installment of a total of $4.2 billion on Feb. 1.

Iran Sanctions Bill Continues to Gain Steam in the Senate

59 senators back new sanctions on Iran, one short of the number of votes needed to pass it.

How It Might All Go Down

Analysis: when the very survival of Israel is at stake, Israel will not hesitate to surprise American policymakers and military experts.

Report: Iran Deal to be Implemented As of January 20

Experts from Iran and the P5+1 group have chosen January 20 to begin implementing the Geneva deal, reports Iranian media.

Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks

Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.

Iran, P5+1 to Resume Talks Today

Iranian official: We may need 45%-enriched uranium fuel for making small submarine engines.

Iranian MPs: Speed Up Nuke Program if US Ups Sanctions

The Majlis would direct Iran’s nuclear agency to enrich uranium to 60%, if US Congress adopts new sanctions legislation.

Iran Developing 'New Generation' of Centrifuges

Iran's nuclear chief boasts that there are currently 19,000 centrifuges in the country.

Iranian Lawmakers Threaten to Increase Uranium Enrichment Level

Responding to American sanctions threats, Iranians draft bill that would increase uranium enrichment to a 60% level.

Iran Claims Saudi Delegation Met Netanyahu

In the latest claim about an Israel-Saudi relationship, Iran reports that a Saudi delegation flew to Israel and met high-ranking officials.

Iranian Analyst: Without Deal, We Would've Attacked Israel

Iranian political analyst: If a deal with the West had not been reached, Obama would've had to beg Khamenei not to attack Israel.

Hagel Phones Yaalon, Reiterates Commitment on Iran

U.S. Defense Secretary calls Israeli Defense Minister to continue their "close consultations on shared regional security challenges."

Magical Thinking and the Doom of Nations

Netanyahu: Final Deal Should Dismantle Iran's Nuclear Program

PM Netanyahu tells visiting Guatemalan President that Iran's nuclear program is the greatest threat to the Middle East.

Report in Iran: Saudi Intelligence Head Met Mossad Chief

Citing a "well connected" source, Iran's Fars news claims the head of Saudi intelligence met in Geneva with Mossad chief Tamir Pardo.

UN Inspectors to Visit Iran's Arak Plant

UN nuclear inspectors to visit the Arak heavy water plant for the first time in more than two years.

Obama Meets U.S. Jews, Defends Iran Deal

U.S. President defends his diplomacy with Iran before an audience of Israeli diplomats and senior members of the U.S. Jewish community.

U.S. May Consider Allowing Iran Some Enrichment

Wendy Sherman says U.S. would consider a "limited, modest enrichment program" in final deal with Iran.

Liberman Meets Ban at UN Headquarters

Foreign Minister Liberman meets UN chief. Iran and peace talks are among issues discussed.

Kerry in Israel, Will Discuss Iran Deal with Netanyahu

State Department official says Kerry will update Netanyahu on deal reached between Iran and the West.

Report: U.S. May Let Iran Continue Enriching

The White House is examining ways to enable Iran to have its own “domestic” uranium enrichment program.

Iran, World Powers May Meet Again Next Week

Iran and world powers are likely to meet next week to discuss implementation of Geneva deal, says Deputy Iranian FM.

Report: Israel Looking for Proof that Iran is Violating Deal

The Sunday Times says that PM Netanyahu has ordered intelligence to find "the smoking gun" proving that Iran is breaking the deal it signed.

Netanyahu: I Will Not be Silent on Iran

PM responds to Olmert: "When I see that interests vital to the security of Israel's citizens are in danger, I will not be silent."

Iran Wants 'New Page' with Saudis, UAE

Foreign Minister Zarif says he hopes to visit Saudi Arabia, and to end a dispute with UAE over islands.

Rouhani: We Won't Dismantle Our Nuclear Facilities

Iran's President declares that there is no way his country will dismantle its nuclear facilities in permanent deal.

Iranian Nuclear Envoy Slams Israeli 'Aggression'

Israel is "sitting on 200 nuclear warheads" and is "crying wolf" about Iran's nukes, charges IAEA envoy.

Iran's FM: No Nuclear Talks with 'Zionists'

Iran's Foreign Minister declares his country will not participate in any nuclear talks attended by Israeli representatives.

Netanyahu: Iran is the Darkness, We're the Light

PM Netanyahu says Iran is “the greatest darkness” threatening the world, promises Israel will be the “light to the nations”.

Obama Told Netanyahu: Don't be So Vocal About Iran Deal

Obama reportedly asked PM Netanyahu to "take a breather" from his criticism of the Iran deal, reports The Washington Post.

North Korea 'Restarting Its Reactor'

North Korea destroyed the cooling tower at Yongbyon in 2008 as a confidence-building measure.

Iran: ‘After Ten Years, We Have Emerged Victorious’

Iranian parliamentary chairman rejoices in ‘victory over the West,’ says America wanted to stop enrichment – but ultimately approved it.

Israel and U.S. to Hold Joint Drill as Iran Deal Expires

Message to Iran: Israel and the U.S. will hold a joint military drill in six months, just as the interim agreement is due to expire.

Amidror: Obama's 'Military Threat' Becoming Less Credible

Israel’s former national security advisor criticizes Iran deal, says the world has allowed Iran to develop nuclear weapons.

EU Spokesman: Iran Deal Not Yet Implemented

Spokesman for Catherine Ashton clarifies that Iran's temporary rollback of its nuclear activities has not yet begun.

Intelligence Minister to Meet with Britain's Iran Negotiator

Yuval Steinitz to meet with Britain's negotiatior on Iranian nuclear deal as Israel presses ahead to convey its concerns over final deal.

Rouhani Gloats: Israel is Isolated

Iranian president says deal with the west has isolated ‘our enemies,’ in apparent reference to Israel.

Iran: US Fact Sheet Lies About Deal

Iranian officials accuse White House fact sheet on nuclear deal of being 'one-sided,' misleading and 'not true.'

Rouhani: Deal 'Shook the Foundations' of the Sanctions

Iran's President claims victory in nuclear deal in a series of tweets marking the 100th day of his presidency.

Netanyahu Warned Obama, Says MK

MK Hanegbi says PM told US leader his policy toward Iran could end in failure similar to North Korea, Pakistan.

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic' About Iran

Labor party chairman accuses PM of creating panic about Iran, accuses him of harming U.S.-Israel relations.

Frontlines: The World is in Peril

Opinion: The world is facing a similar situation in 2013 with Iran as it did in 1938 with the Nazis.

France: Lifting of Some Iran Sanctions 'in December'

Foreign Minister Fabius says Khamenei's 'rabid dog' comment needs to be seen 'in context.'

Key Omission: Parchin not Mentioned in Iran Deal

The new Iranian nuclear deal does not mention Parchin, the much contested site suspected of being used to develop nuclear weapons.

Revealed: U.S., Iran Held Secret Talks for Months

AP reveals that the deal between Iran and the West was made possible due to secret talks between the United States and Iran.

Canada 'Deeply Skeptical' About Iran Deal

Canada’s Foreign Minister John Baird declares his country's sanctions against Iran will remain in "full force".

Netanyahu: Iran Given Written Approval to Violate Resolutions

Iran agreement is "bad and dangerous" to the world, the region and Israel, says PM Netanyahu.

15 Senators Vow New Iran Sanctions

Bipartisan group says it'll pass new Iran sanctions legislation as soon as possible, despite agreement reached Saturday.

Ex-Intelligence Head: Look at the Bright Side

Maj.-Gen. (res.) Yadlin says the deal with Iran is much better than what was offered 2 weeks ago - and PM should take some credit for that.

Gulf States Worry Deal Boosts Iran's Ambitions

Saudis say they would not "sit idly by" if Iran acquired a nuclear weapon. They have signaled they would acquire one, too,

Liberman: Israel Facing Tough Decisions

Foreign Minister says Iran deal means Israel will have to make tough choices with ‘all options on the table.’

Netanyahu: Iran Got What it Wanted

Prime Minister: Deal leaves Iran with 'essential' parts of nuclear program.

Saudi Arabia: We Won't 'Sit Idly By' if West Fails with Iran

Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UK warns the kingdom will take action if world powers fail to halt Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran, World Powers Reach Deal

Iran and six world powers have reached a deal regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran Announces 2 New Nuclear Plants as Talks Continue

Iran announces plans to construct two more new nuclear power plants in the near future, as sides inch closer to an agreement in Geneva.

UN Ambassador: Iran Being Offered $6 Billion in Relief

Samantha Power revealed Thursday that Iran is being offered sanctions relief of around $6 billion as part of interim deal.

Senior General: US in Greatest Danger Since 1930s

Senior analyst Gen. McInerney warns that US is in comparable danger to pre-WWII period, specifically from Russian and Iranian hegemonies.

UWI's 'Stop Iran' Initiative Hit by Cyber-Attack

Successful 'Stop Iran' petition site targeted in internationally coordinated cyber-attack, 1 year after UWI Pillar of Defense site attacked.

14 U.S. Senators Plan New Sanctions on Iran

Bipartisan group of 14 senators says they plan to slap new set of sanctions on Iran after the Thanksgiving break.

Iran Infographic: Good Deal vs Bad Deal

TIP releases new infographic detailing the effects of a bad Iran nuclear deal as opposed to what a good deal must include.