Iranian Nuclear Program

Report: America’s Plan for Attack on Iran

An Israeli paper says American officials shared their country’s contingency plan for hitting Iran’s nuclear program.

Iran and Six World Powers to Hold More Nuclear Talks

Chief negotiators for the EU and Iran agree to hold more talks about Tehran's nuclear work. Previous talks broke down.

Iran Could Have Nuclear Weapons Within a Year, Says Expert

Dr. Ephraim Asculai says he doubts the sanctions on Iran will lead it to give up its nuclear weapons program.

‘If I Were Iranian, I’d be Very Fearful’

Former Mossad head suggests Iranians should fear a strike in the next 12 weeks.

U.S. Approves New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. Congress passes new package of sanctions punishing banks and insurance companies that help Tehran.

Panetta’s Visit Angers Israeli Motorists

Panetta tried to calm Israeli leaders, but his motorcade infuriated motorists, stuck on roads turned into Israel’s largest parking lots.

Obama's New Sanctions Target Banks that Help Iran

President Barack Obama announces new U.S. sanctions against foreign banks that help Iran sell its oil.

Netanyahu: I Won't Let Iran Destroy Us

Prime Minister Netanyahu in interviews to major television channels: Iran is making atomic bombs to destroy us. I won't let that happen.

U.S. Lawmakers Reach Deal on New Iran Sanctions

U.S. lawmakers reach a compromise on new sanctions that will add additional pressure on countries that purchase Iranian oil.

Panetta Begins ‘Don’t Worry' Trip in Middle East

Panetta flies to Israel this week after starting a trip in Tunisia with optimism: Assad will fall; US and Israel have “great cooperation.”

Romney-Peres Meeting Centers on Iran

Iran’s controversial nuclear program at the center of a meeting between Mitt Romney and President Shimon Peres.

Netanyahu to Romney: Do Everything to Stop the Ayatollahs

PM Netanyahu told US GOP presidential candidate Mitt Romney sanctions have not moved the Ayatollahs “one iota” from their nuclear program.

U.S. 'Convinced' Israel Set to Pounce on Iran

Channel 2's veteran analyst Ehud Yaari is back from the U.S., says Israeli attack expected in October.

Panetta to Visit Egypt and Israel Next Week

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi and also stop for a visit in Israel.

AC/DC Rocks Iran's Nuclear Program

The latest virus to hit Iran's controversial nuclear program allegedly blares out the heavy metal hit 'Thunderstruck' at any given moment

Barak Warns Israel Ready to Go It Alone on Iran

Have Israeli leaders gotten tired of waiting for Obama on Iran? Defense Minister Barak says Jerusalem won't rely on Washington.

Barak: We'll Have to Make Decisions on Iran

Defense Minister Ehud Barak: Nuclear Iran would lead to a nuclear arms race throughout the Middle East.

Most Voters Say US Should Help Israel in Attack on Iran

A majority of 51 percent of likely U.S. voters say their country should help Israel if it attacks Iran, according to a Rasmussen poll.

Iran Shuts Down Nuclear Assassination Cells

Iran arrests some of those responsible for assassinations of its nuclear scientists, its Intelligence Minister says.

Iran Still Using Foreign Flags to Bypass Sanctions, U.S. Warns

The U.S. warns the maritime industry that Iranian ships still use other countries’ flags to evade Western sanctions against it.

Witness: US Attacked Without Warning

Indian fisherman says US Navy opened fire without warning in Monday's deadly incident in the Persian Gulf.

Clinton Lands in Israel to Talk Peace and Iran

U.S. Secretary of State lands in Israel, will hold top-level talks on Iran's nuclear program and the stalled peace process.

Experts: U.S. Cyber War on Iran Has Just Begun

Experts believe a U.S. cyber war against Iran's nuclear program has only just begun and could escalate.

U.S. Slaps New Sanctions on Iran

U.S. imposes additional sanctions on Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile proliferation networks and identifies Iranian "front" companies.

Ex-Revolutionary Guards General: Khamenei Lying About Nukes

Former general of Iran's Revolutionary Guards accuses supreme leader Khamenei of lying when he says Iran's nuclear program is peaceful.

Woolsey Repeats Position on Pollard, Doubts Obama on Iran

Former CIA director Woolsey repeats his position that Jonathan Pollard should be released from prison, but doubts Obama will do it.

Iran’s Oil Exports Going Nowhere — Storage Running Out

Tehran is being forced to shut down more and more wells as it finds itself running out of places to stash the black gold it cannot sell

Mossad Assassins in Iran are Israelis, Says New Book

The assassins of top Iranian scientists were not Iranian agents for the Mossad but Israelis, according to a new book.

Most Iranians Want to End Nuclear Program

A poll on Iranian state TV shows that most citizens want to stop nuclear program in face of sanctions.

Iran Accuses France, Germany of Killing Scientists

Iran's accuses French and German intelligence services of cooperating with CIA and Mossad to kill Iranian nuclear scientists.

Iranian Commander: Israel Will be Destroyed if it Attacks

Iranian commander Amir Ali Hajizadeh says Israel will be destroyed if it ventures an attack on Iran.

US Grants China Exemption on Iran Sanctions

The United States has decided not to penalize China and Singapore for continued purchases of Iranian oil, citing 'significant reductions.'

Iran and Britain to Open 'Interests Sections'

London and Tehran will be opening mutual interests sections in the Swedish and Omani embassies following a severing of relations.

Iran Admits Sharp Drop in Oil Exports

Tehran's oil exports have dropped 20-30 percent, but Iranian oil officials insist international sanctions have nothing to do with it.

Putin Warns Attack on Iran Will Backfire

Putin warns attacking Iran will backfire, and the world should keep its nose out of affairs in Syria, where Russia has a vested interest.

Will Obama 'Drop' Israel After Elections? Maybe, Says One Expert

It's not clear if Barack Obama will keep up his current pro-Israel stance if he wins reelection, says a U.S. expert

Putin in Israel to Boost Power in Mideast

Putin visits Israel, the Palestinian Authority and Jordan in an effort to improve his image, blackened by support for Syria and Iran.

Lavrov: Don't Threaten Iran Over its Nuclear Program

Russia's Foreign Minister: Iran should not face threats over its nuclear program, a quick settlement of the standoff isn't realistic.

Hanegbi: U.S. Wasting Time Talking with Iran

Former Kadima MK Tzahi Hanegbi criticizes U.S. conduct on Iran, hopes that Israel will take matters into its own hands if necessary.

Clinton: Some in Iran Want to be Attacked

Secretary of State Clinton in TV interview: Some in Iran believe an attack would legitimize the regime.

Barak: Diplomatic Solution on Iran would be a 'Miracle'

In Washington Post interview, Defense Minister sounds resigned to the idea of a military strike on Iran.

Report: Iran Continuing Clean-up Activity at Parchin

Satellite image exposed by ISIS shows Iran is continuing its suspected clean-up activity at the Parchin Military complex.

Nuclear Talks Between Iran and World Suspended

High-level nuclear talks in Russia between Iran and six world powers have been suspended after no agreement reached.

Atmosphere in Moscow 'Not Positive', Says Iranian Delegation

Iran and six world powers meet over Tehran's nuclear program in Moscow, but no breakthrough is reached.

Peres: World Running Out of Patience With Iran

If Tehran doesn't watch out, it could find itself facing armed action by Western countries tired of its stonewalling, Shimon Peres said

Backing down or bluffing?

Ahmadinejad: 'We Agree to Suspend Uranium Enrichment'

Iranian leader: Iran ready to suspend enrichment of 20% uranium if Europe delivers nuclear fuel for its reactors.

Iranian Media: Islamic World Needs Nuclear Weapons

Iranian state-run media published a commentary that stated, The Islamic world should rise up and shout that a nuclear bomb is our right.”

Peres to Panetta: Iran Striving for Islamic Middle East Empire

The world must not let Iran take control of the Middle East, Peres told U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Monday. “Iran is lying.”

U.S. to Exempt 7 Countries from Sanctions on Iran

The United States will exempt seven emerging economies, including India, from tough new sanctions after they cut back on oil from Iran.

Iran Warns: Moscow Talk Could Fail

Iran warns that this month's talks in Moscow, over Iran's nuclear program, could stall because of faulty preparation.

IAEA Says There's 'No Progress' After Talks with Iran

IAEA and Iran fail to agree a deal which would allow the agency greater access to Tehran's contested nuclear program.

A-Jad: Iran Has No Fear

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran won't build a nuclear bomb, but has no fear of international pressures and threats

Iran and IAEA Resume Talks

The world nuclear watchdog resumed its bid for access to Iranian nuclear sites where atomic weapons research is suspected

Ahmadinejad: World Powers Wasting Time

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad accuses major world powers of wasting time in talks over Tehran's controversial nuclear program.

Iran Charges IAEA 'Spying' for West

Ahead of a third round of nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1, Iran accuses the UN nuclear watchdog of espionage

Gantz: a Weak Assad Means Instability

IDF Chief of Staff says he believes Syrian dictator will fall, causing a crack in radical axis.

IAF Chief Says 'Nein' to Volkswagen

Air Force Commander Eshel, son of Holocaust survivor, refused to upgrade his car to a German model.

‘Flame’ Virus Designed to Steal Iranian-Russian Blueprints

The “Flame” virus is 20 times bigger than Stuxnet and was aimed at stealing blueprints, presumably of nuclear facilities.

Report: Iran May be Building a Third Enrichment Plant

Since Iran is systemically defying the IAEA, it may very well be building a third centrifuge enrichment plant, says ISIS report.

Obama’s ‘Sanctions Czar’ in Israel, Says More Needs to be Done

David Cohen, President Obama’s point man on sanctions, told Army Radio Monday sanctions against Iran are “biting” but not enough.