Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran's Supreme Leader:

'Nuclear talks unlikely to yield any results'

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei expresses profound doubt regarding the efficacy of nuclear talks with the United States, warns the US against "speaking nonsense."

Iran rejects US demands to end uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi declared that Iran would persist with its enrichment activities regardless of the outcome of the talks

Tehran stands firm:

'Enrichment is non-negotiable'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declares that uranium enrichment will continue "with or without a deal," even as nuclear talks with the US progress.

Iran:

'No US nuke deal proposal received, enrichment continues'

Iran's Foreign Minister denies receiving any US nuclear deal proposal, despite Trump's claims, reaffirms Iran's right to peaceful enrichment.

US-Iran nuclear talks:

Tehran denies receiving written offer from US

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi refutes an Axios report claiming the US presented a written nuclear deal proposal during indirect talks in Muscat.

Hardline on Iran:

Republicans insist on end to all enrichment

Congressional Republicans urge President Trump to eliminate all Iranian nuclear enrichment capacity, citing fears of another "buy time" deal.

Report:

Trump administration tables formal nuclear deal proposal to Iran

Axios reports White House envoy Steve Witkoff delivered an "elegant" and "very big" offer for a nuclear deal to Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who has taken it to Tehran for high-level consultations.

Iran signals willingness to nuclear deal, cites conditions

Top Iranian advisor says Iran is ready to sign a nuclear deal with the US in exchange for the immediate lifting of all economic sanctions, but criticizes Trump’s dual approach of offering negotiations while threatening sanctions.

'We won't bow!'

Iran rejects Trump's call to end proxy wars for nuke deal

US President Trump demands Iran halt proxy funding and nuclear ambitions for a deal. Iranian President Pezeshkian defiantly states Iran "will not bow to any bully."

Iran hints at enrichment compromise

Iran’s Deputy FM says his country may accept temporary limits on uranium enrichment, though no technical details have been discussed yet.

Iran warns Europe:

'Snapback sanctions could lead to irreversible escalation'

Iran's Foreign Minister warns Britain, France, and Germany that using the UN snapback sanctions mechanism could lead to "irreversible" tensions and end Europe's role in the 2015 nuclear deal.

Ahead of nuclear talks

Iran: We will never surrender our nuclear rights

Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi declares that Tehran would never give up its nuclear rights if US talks aimed to restrict them. His remarks come on the eve of new nuclear negotiations in Oman.

Gallant warns:

'We'll lose the opportunity to eliminate Iran's nuclear program'

Former Defense Minister: “There is no goalkeeper at Iran's gate—this is the time to act”. On Gaza: “Hostages first, then Hamas”.

Witkoff:

'Trump seeks to halt Iran’s nuclear enrichment program'

Steve Witkoff explains in interview with Breitbart News that Trump’s "peace through strength" approach values dialogue as the most effective tool for achieving lasting peace, especially in situations like Iran’s nuclear program.

Report:

Satellite images reveal secret Iranian nuclear site

New nuclear site reportedly protected from US bunker-buster bombs located in the Semnan province, Fox News reports.

Trump:

'Iran must blow up nukes peacefully—or face force'

President Trump warns Iran to dismantle its nuclear program voluntarily or face destruction, saying the regime must “blow them up nicely or blow them up viciously.”

VP Vance:

Iran can keep its civil nuclear power

US Vice President JD Vance says Iran could maintain its civil nuclear program without weapons, but noted that no such country currently exists.

Trump:

'There are only 21 living hostages remaining in Gaza'

President Trump tells reporters three hostages in Gaza have died, lowering the total number of living hostages to 21. Coordinator for Hostages and Missing Gal Hirsch clarifies: 59 hostages are being held by Hamas, 24 of them are listed as living hostages.

Iranian FM to US:

'Avoid unrealistic positions in nuclear talks'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says an agreement with the US is fully within reach provided it avoids "unrealistic and illogical positions".

Witkoff:

'Iran talks progressing, hostage deal a priority'

US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff says nuclear talks with Iran are “moving in the right direction,” expresses hope for a breakthrough on a Gaza hostage deal ahead of President Trump’s regional visit.

Trump on Iran:

'Total dismantlement is the only option'

President Donald Trump says Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, warning of global catastrophe if Tehran obtains a nuclear weapon.

Amid tensions

US-Iran nuclear talks delayed

A planned fourth round of US-Iran nuclear talks scheduled for Saturday postponed, with Iran citing US sanctions and approach as key factors.

Morton Klein to Arutz Sheva:

'You don’t make deals with Iran — you destroy their facilities'

ZOA President Morton Klein warns that Iran will violate any nuclear deal, urging military action instead. He criticizes efforts to achieve peace through negotiation, citing historical failures, and stresses that Israel must act independently to protect itself.

Dr. Dan Diker:

'Israel knows time is short for a strike on Iran'

Speaking to Arutz Sheva, Dr. Dan Diker warns that while Trump pursues an "economic diplomacy" strategy with Iran, Israel remains on edge, aware that the window to stop a nuclear-armed Tehran is closing fast.

Trump optimistic on Iran deal: I think we're doing very well

President Trump voices hope for a US-Iran nuclear deal, saying talks are progressing well and a pact could happen soon.

Further talks planned

US and Iran make progress in nuclear negotiations

American and Iranian negotiators complete a third round of nuclear talks in Muscat, described as "positive and productive."

Trump:

'I told Netanyahu to be good to Gaza'

President Trump says he urged Netanyahu to send aid to Gaza during their call this week. On the US-Iran talks, Trump says they are progressing well.

Rubio:

'Iran can have civilian program if it gives up enrichment'

US Secretary of State stresses that Iran must cease uranium enrichment to reach a deal with Washington.

Think tank:

Iran fortifying its nuclear sites amid talks with the US

Iran is reinforcing two heavily fortified tunnel systems near its Natanz nuclear facility, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington-based think tank.

IAEA says Iran is open to restoring nuclear surveillance

IAEA to dispatch a technical team to Tehran to explore reinstating surveillance at Iranian nuclear sites, signaling cautious progress in nuclear oversight.

Amid nuclear talks

US slaps sanctions on Iranian LPG tycoon

US Treasury Department sanctions Seyed Asadoollah Emamjomeh and his network for orchestrating large-scale exports of Iranian LPG and crude oil, allegedly funding Iran’s nuclear ambitions and proxy groups.

Iranian President:

'We’re ready for deal if national interests are respected'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expresses conditional readiness to reach a deal with the US in ongoing indirect talks, emphasizing the safeguarding of Iran’s national interests.

Iran claims:

'Israel trying to undermine the nuclear talks with the US'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman claims a coalition is forming to disrupt Iran's nuclear talks with the US and that Israel is behind the effort.

Iran asserts commitment to US talks, urges sanctions relief

Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi reaffirms Tehran's commitment to indirect talks with the US, calls for the removal of sanctions while defending Iran’s right to enrich uranium.

Trump is wrong. Iran is becoming nuclear

Iran's nuclear program exhibits concerning parallels with those of North Korea, India, Pakistan, and Israel, marked by a history of deception, but radically differing from them in its alarming rhetoric of genocidal threats against Israel. The risks posed by a nuclear-armed Iran significantly outweigh those of other nations. Op-ed.

Iran FM: Obama's deal is no longer good enough for us

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says 2015 nuclear deal is 'no longer good enough,' but offers 'lessons learned.'

Report: Israel not ruling out limited strike on Iran

Despite US President Donald Trump's refusal to support such an act, Israel has not tabled the option of conducting a limited strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Tehran seeks assurances against US withdrawal from new deal

Iran signals readiness to accept partial limits on its nuclear program but insists on firm guarantees that Washington won't abandon any future agreement.

Iranian Crown Prince:

'Nuclear talks will not bring peace to the Middle East'

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi warns, 'Regime uses diplomacy as a tactic to buy time, this is not the time to rescue a dying regime.'

Report:

Iran presented multi-phase nuclear proposal in Oman talks with US

Iran International reports that Tehran laid out a three-phase plan to Washington during talks in Oman, proposing curbs on uranium enrichment in exchange for sanctions relief. The US welcomed the proposal, but skepticism remains over Iran's motives.

IAEA chief:

US-Iran talks are at a 'critical phase'

The UN’s atomic watchdog chief says during visit to Tehran that negotiations between Iran and the US over Tehran’s nuclear program are at a pivotal stage.

Trump responds to report:

'I wouldn't say I waved off attack on Iran, I'm not in a rush'

President Trump addressed a report that he shelved an Israeli plan to attack Iranian nuclear facilities and stated that he prefers to attempt a diplomatic method first.

Netanyahu does not deny that Trump nixed strike on Iran

The Prime Minister's office responded to a report that Israel was ready to strike Iran, but the US President stopped it and stated, 'As the Prime Minister declared more than once: Israel will not allow Iran to obtain nuclear weapons.'

Report:

Trump shelved Israeli strike on Iran in favor of talks

The New York Times reports that President Trump postponed US support for an Israeli strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, choosing to pursue negotiations with Tehran instead. Israeli plans for a May attack were halted following Trump’s decision to engage Iran in talks, the report says.

IAEA Director:

'Iran not far from possessing nuclear weapons'

Rafael Grossi told a French newspaper that while they still have a long way to go, the world has to recognize that Iran is 'not far' from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Clarifies previous declaration

Witkoff demands total nuclear shutdown in Iran

Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff insists Iran must fully dismantle its nuclear program, contradicting earlier remarks indicating the US would allow low-level enrichment.

Iran:

'Next round of talks with US will be held Saturday in Oman'

Iran's foreign ministry says the next round of talks between the United States and Iran over Tehran's nuclear program will be held in Oman on Saturday.

Trump on Iran talks:

'If we have to do something very harsh, we're going to do it'

The US President spoke about the talks between Iran and the US and claimed that Iran wants a deal but does not know how to get one 'because they were so used to dealing with stupid people in this country.'

Witkoff:

'US demands Iran end nuclear program, but compromise possible'

US envoy Steve Witkoff reveals Washington’s initial demand for Iran to dismantle its nuclear program ahead of critical talks, while signaling potential room for compromise.

White House Press Secretary:

'Iran must meet Trump’s demands or there will be all hell to pay'

Ahead of US and Iran talks in Oman, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump wants Iran to know that "all options are on the table" for preventing it from developing nuclear weapons.

Khamenei warned: Iran will be attacked and your regime will fall

During a meeting with Iranian officials, the Supreme Leader was warned that if he avoided negotiations with the Americans, it may lead to the end of his regime.

US and Iran trade warnings ahead of nuclear talks in Oman

The US and Iran exchange heated rhetoric ahead of high-stakes nuclear talks in Oman, with President Trump not ruling out military intervention and Tehran threatening to expel UN inspectors.

Report:

Iran mulling interim nuclear deal with US

Axios reports Iran may seek an interim nuclear agreement with the US to buy time and reduce tensions with Washington.

Iranian President insists:

'Iran has no intention of pursuing nuclear weapons'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterates Tehran’s disinterest in nuclear weapons and invites American investment, signaling a potential policy shift.

Trump on Iran:

'If it requires military action, Israel will be the leader'

Trump says that Israel would lead military action to thwart Iran’s nuclear program, should such action be required.

US sanctions entities connected to Iran's nuclear program

Sanctions target Iranian companies and an individual for supporting nuclear activities linked to AEOI and TESA.

White House Press Secretary:

'There will be hell to pay if Iran doesn't make a deal'

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump’s sanctions have crippled Iran’s terror funding and warns of “grave consequences” if Tehran rejects diplomacy.

US Energy Secretary:

'Iran faces harsher sanctions without nuclear deal progress'

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright warns of intensified sanctions on Iran if it fails to reach a nuclear agreement with the Trump administration.

Iranian officials:

'Trump’s proposed deal is unacceptable'

Iranian leaders dismiss US President Trump’s proposed nuclear agreement, calling his demands unacceptable and reiterating their refusal to engage in direct negotiations with Washington.

Report:

US will allow Iran to keep civilian nuclear program

Israeli officials skeptical Iran will agree to give up its nuclear weapons program as the US is reportedly ready to allow Iran to maintain a civilian program.