Iranian Nuclear Program

Barak Tells Visiting Senators ‘Deceiving Iran’ Drags its Feet

Iran is trying to deceive the world while dragging its feet, Defense Minister Ehud Barak told visiting U.S. Senators Monday.

Iran Hints It Could Stop Enrichment at 20%

Iran may agree to negotiate its ongoing enrichment of uranium if West recognizes its "right" to do so.

Iranian Oil Minister Blames Europe for High Oil Prices

Iranian Oil Minister Rostam Qassemi says the embargos imposed by the EU on Tehran are responsible for the soaring hike in oil prices.

IAEA Finds Higher Enriched Uranium in Iran

IAEA inspectors find traces of uranium enriched to a level that is slightly closer to the threshold needed to arm nuclear missiles.

Clinton: 'Significant Differences' With Iran Remain

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says significant differences remain between Iran and the world powers after nuclear talks in Baghdad

Nuclear Talks With Iran to Resume Next Month

After making little progress in Baghdad, Iran and six world powers agree to meet again in Moscow in June.

New IAEA Report: Iran Installing Centrifuges in Fordow

The IAEA will publish new report concluding that Iran installed 350 new centrifuges at the Fordow underground facility since February.

Iran Dickers With World Powers In Baghdad

In a sign talks between the P5+1 and Tehran may be a protracted affair, proposals and counter-proposals are flying in Iraq

Biden Reassures Jewish Leaders ‘All Options on Table’

U.S. Vice President Joe Biden told American Jewish leaders Tuesday “all options are on the table” to prevent a nuclear-armed Iran.

Lieberman: Iran's Goal Remains the Same

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman meets Britain's Foreign Secretary, William Hague, expresses skepticism over agreement with Iran.

Barak Skeptical of Iran Agreement

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says the IAEA agreement with Iran is an attempt by Tehran to reduce pressure in upcoming talks with the P5+1

Iran Succeeds in Buying Time on Nuclear Clock

Iran will sign an agreement to cooperate with the UN nuclear watchdog agency “quite soon,” officials say. Israel is far from happy.

U.S. Senate Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Senate unanimously approves a package of new economic sanctions on Iran, days before nuclear talks in Baghdad.

Netanyahu Takes Tough Line Ahead of Iran Talks

PM: Iran's 'intentions toward's Israel are clear: it wants to destroy Israel, and is developing nuclear weapons to realize this goal'

Report: Israel May Back World Powers on Iran

DM Ehud Barak shifted the onus to Tehran, saying Israel is willing to compromise and back the world powers on Iran's nuclear plan

IDF Tries to Sway China before Talks with Iran

IDF Chief of Staff is meeting with his Chinese counterpart this week on the eve of critical talks with Iranian officials in Iraq.

Iran's Chief Negotiator: Time to End Western Pressure on Iran

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says time is running out for the Western powers' increasing pressure against the Iranian nation.

Outgoing IAF Commander: Best to Keep Quiet on Iran

Outgoing IAF commander Maj. Gen. Ido Nechushtan says it would be best to keep quiet on the subject of Iran.

IAEA Chief to Visit Iran, Meet Officials

Yukiya Amano, the chief of the UN nuclear watchdog, will meet Iranian officials in a visit to Tehran on Monday.

Netanyahu Skeptical of Iran Talks

For the third time in recent months, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has said he doubts Western sanctions will halt Iran's nuclear program

Dagan and Colleagues Call for Tough Economic Sanctions on Iran

Former Mossad Chief Dagan co-authors article with former intelligence chiefs and other officials, calls for tough sanctions on Iran.

Republicans Stall Iran Sanctions for being Too Soft

Senate Republicans: bill needs to say United States will use force to stop any nuclear weapons program.

Ex-Spanish PM: Khamenei Told Me 'Israel Must Burn'

Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar says Ayatollah Ali Khamenei "meant physical termination."

UN Report: Iran's Nuclear Program Slowed Down but Continuing

UN report indicates that Iran has continued to enrich uranium and develop its nuclear program, but the sanctions have slowed it down.

Shapiro: US Military Ready for Iran Strike – If Needed

US Ambassador tells Israelis that America's military is not only ready to strike Iran, but has made all the necessary preparations to do so.

Iran Fueling Rivals’ Gulf Union Drive

The six-member GCC may have delayed its announcement of a Gulf Union, but Iran's constant rhetorical sniping has motivated quicker action

Iranian Envoy: IAEA Talks 'Very Constructive'

Iran's Ali Asghar Soltanieh described talks with IAEA inspectors seeking access to nuclear sites as 'good'; no progress reported

A-Jad Appoints Himself Miss Manners for West

Iran's notoriously bellicose president cautioned Western nations to 'correct their manners' ahead of nuclear talks in Baghdad

IAEA Pressing Iran Ahead of Baghdad Talks

IAEA inspectors are making a new bid for access to the suspected Parchin nuclear site as the major powers look for progress

Drawing 'Proving Iranian Nuke Program' Revealed

Associated Press obtains image rendering a structure in Parchin site that serves for nuclear tests.

EU's Ashton Hopes for 'Concrete' Results in Talks with Iran

EU foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton expresses hope that talks between Iran and world powers will produce “concrete” results.

Iranian Opposition Says Iran Continuing to Develop Nukes

An Iranian opposition group releases a report which says the Islamic Republic is continuing to try and develop nuclear weapons.

Hamas Won't Fight Israel Over Iran, Says Haniyeh

Hamas PM Ismail Haniyeh: We will not be dragged into war against Israel if it decides to attack Iran's nuclear facilities.

U.S. Concerned Netanyahu, Mofaz May Attack Iran

U.S. worried that Israel's new unity government could result in an attack on Iran at any given moment.

Who Killed UN Inspector in Iran?

A UN nuclear inspector from South Korea was killed in Iran in a car crash. Iran’s government-controlled ISNA media said it was an accident.

Israel Warns Hizbullah Over Responding to Attack on Iran

Israeli military officer warns that a Hizbullah retaliation to an attack on Iran would prompt Israel to launch a war in Lebanon.

Lieberman Heads to Berlin to Meet Local Officials

Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman leaves for Berlin, where he will meet senior officials and the head of the Jewish community.

Germany 'Will Not Accept an Iranian Nuclear Weapon'

German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle stressed Berlin's steadfast support for Israel and opposition to an Iranian nuclear bomb

Iran: Israel's Nuclear Weapons Are the Greatest Threat

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister says Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons pose the greatest threat to Mideast peace.

Security Officials: Elections Won't Affect Iran Policy

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon say impending elections won't affect Israel's policy on Iran

Sen. Kerry Links Iran with World Terror

Visiting Sen. John Kerry told President Peres Tuesday preventing a nuclear Iran is part of US efforts “to keep the world free from terror.”

Barak: Nuclear Iran More Dangerous than Striking Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets foreign journalists, says that as long as Iran poses a threat, all options are on the table.

Olmert: U.S. Should Lead Attack on Iran, Not Israel

Former PM Olmert says any military action against Iran should be led by the U.S., hints he doesn't trust Netanyahu and Barak.

Iran Optimistic as Obama Capitulates

Tehran's envoy to the IAEA is upbeat ahead of nuclear talks after learning the United States is unlikely to oppose continued enrichment

Obama Ready to Concede to Iran on Uranium Enrichment

Obama is ready to make a major concession to Iran on uranium enrichment while the NY Times downgrades the chance of war.

Ministers, MKs Hit Back at Diskin: Why Wait till Now?

Former Shin Bet head's attack on leaders rouses ire of coalition members, who ask why he did not resign.

Panetta: I Hope Gantz is Correct on Iran

U.S. Secretary of Defense Panetta says he hopes statements from Israel's military chief on Iran's leadership are “correct.”

Peres: No Need to 'Wave Swords' When it Comes to Iran

President Shimon Peres: There is currently no need to threaten Iran with an attack. We need to go with the world.

Barak: Iranians Determined to Fool the World

Defense Minister says Israeli "stopwatch" on Iran is ticking faster than that of the US.

Barak: Lieberman's Wrong, Iran is a Greater Threat than Egypt

Barak rejects Lieberman’s claims that Egypt is more of a security danger than Iran. Iran is "a threat with an existential potential."

Representatives Speak Out at New York Yom Hashoah Vigil

Hundreds of New Yorkers attend a Yom Hashoah vigil at the Iranian UN Mission, express concerns over Iranian nuclear program.

Lieberman: Media Writing Science Fiction

FM Avigdor Lieberman: the media has 'a very rich imagination' about a potential Israeli strike on Iran; Israel not using Azeri airbases.

Prosor: UN Nuclear Conference 'Not Relevant'

UN ambassador Ron Prosor blasted the world body, saying that it was a hotbed of incitement and falsehood, focused on the wrong things.

Barak Doesn't 'Buy' Khamenei's Anti-Nuke Fatwa

DM Ehud Barak says a recent anti-nuclear fatwa by Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei is meaningless; wants facts on the ground

Barak: Assad's Fall Would Weaken Iranian Influence

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Assad has lost his legitimacy, his fall would be “very positive.”

Viral Video: Israel Facing Iran to Save the World

As their first Iran vs. Israel video passes the million view mark, Ari and Jeremy release part 2: Iran vs. Israel - No Fear.

Netanyahu's Holocaust Speech Devoted to Iran Threat

In hard hitting speech, Prime Minister says it is his duty to warn the people of Israel of existential danger.

Zurich's Gnomes Moving Tehran's Lucre

Switzerland has decided not to impose sanctions on Iran's central bank, or to prevent commodities traders from moving Tehran's oil.

Barak in Colombia: Time for Serious Sanctions on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak meets with Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos in the Colombian capital Bogota.

War Game: Israeli Air Strike Deals Severe Blow to Iran Nukes

In simulation by Makor Rishon newspaper, Israel strikes on October 16, loses 10 jets. Angry Obama refuses to intervene.