Iranian Nuclear Program

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.

U.S. Rejects Iran's Call to Lift Sanctions

U.S. rules out lifting of sanctions against Iran, says it must first address concerns over its nuclear program in “concrete” ways.

Iran Dispute 'Quickly and Easily' Resolved?

Tehran says the dispute over its controversial nuclear program can be quickly and easily resolved... if the West lifts sanctions.

Obama Rejects Charge Iran Received 'Freebie'

US President Barack Obama reacted angrily to PM Binyamin Netanyahu's assertion that Iran was the winner in this weekend's nuclear talks

Obama Denies Iran Has Been Given a 'Freebie'

U.S. President Barack Obama: Nothing was “given away” to Iran during weekend nuclear talks in Istanbul.

Netanyahu: Talks with Iran Have Given it a 'Freebie'

PM Netanyahu meets U.S. Senator Joe Lieberman, warns against Iran using talks to further advance its nuclear program.

Clinton: 'Urgent' that Iran Ease Nuke Concerns

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says it is 'urgent' that Iran allay concerns over its nuclear program in upcoming talks

Iran Touts 'New Initiatives' for Nuclear Talks

Iran's chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili says he has new albeit undefined proposals for upcoming talks with the P5+1, rejects 'pressure'

A-Jad: Iran Will Punch the West in the Mouth

Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will punch the West in the mouth; claims Tehran can withstand an embargo for years

Barak: Sanctions Won't Halt Iran's Nuclear Bid

Defense Minister Ehud Barak admits deep misgivings about Western sanctions and upcoming nuclear talks with Iran and the P5+1

Iran Bellicose Ahead of Nuclear Talks

A top Iranian general says no nation would 'dare' attack Iran as the US deploys a second carrier group ahead of April 14 nuclear talks.

Iran Nuclear Talks Resume on April 14

After weeks of wrangling, IAEA officials say nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 will resume in Istanbul next week.

Netanyahu: Iran Uses Talks to Deceive

Prime Minister says P5+1 talks with Iran next week must involve dismantling Fordo/Qom installation.

Israel: Iran Claims Validate Nuclear Threat

Israeli officials say an Iranian lawmakers claims Tehran could build a nuclear bomb proved something is rotten in Tehran

Do US Missile Defense Plans Herald Iran Strike?

Moscow fears US moves to create a missile defense shield in the Middle East signals preparations for a strike on Iran's nuclear sites

US Confident Iran Nuclear Talks Will Occur

Despite disagreements over venue, US officials say they are confident nuclear talks between Tehran and the P5+1 will proceed next week.

Chinese Insurer Refuses to Cover Iranian Oil

Chinese refiners – who consume 20% of Iran's exportable crude oil – are finding it increasingly difficult to insure Iran's black lucre.

Clinton: Iranian Diplomatic Window Not 'Infinite'

US secretary of state Hillary Clinton says the diplomatic track with Iran isn't 'infinite' as Iran continues to hem-and-haw over talks.

Clinton Warns Iran: Time Isn't Infinite for Diplomacy

U.S. Secretary of State Clinton warns Iran: Time is not “infinite” for diplomacy, “all options remain on the table” .

Netanyahu: Iran Sanctions Aren't Working

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said that sanctions had yet to deter Iran from seeking nuclear weapons, or weaken the regime.

Obama and Clinton Turn the Screws on Iran

The Obama administration continues to change its tune on Iran. Obama imposes new sanctions; Clinton warns, “Time is running out.”

Report: Israel Scales Back Covert Operations Inside Iran

Security officials tell TIME Magazine the Mossad has scaled back its covert operations in Iran.

Turkey Bows to Pressure, Will Reduce Oil Imports from Iran

Despite its earlier support of Iran’s nuclear program, Turkey announces it is reducing oil imports from the Islamic Republic.

69% of Israelis Support US-Israeli Attack on Iran

A majority of Israelis and PA Arabs believe that a regional war will break out if Israel attacks.

Baku: No Strike on Iran From Azeri Soil

Azeri president Ilham Aliyev says the lease of four airbases to Israel does not mean he will allow a strike on Iran from his country.

Report: Israel Buys Azeri Air Field on Iran's Northern Border

Foreign Policy magazine reports Israel has purchased an Azeri airfield on Iran's northern border, prompting the U.S. to watch very closely.

Report: Iran's Centrifuge Workshops Are Well Hidden

New report prepared for Congress indicates that neither the U.S. nor Israel knows exactly where all of Iran’s nuclear facilities are.

Erdogan Rejects 'Outside Pressure' on Iran

Turkey's PM scored big points in Tehran when he rejected not only an attack on Iran's nuclear program, but sanctions as well.

'Prepare for Ops You Read About in Books' -- Paratroopers Told

Paratroopers Brigade Commander tells IDF Website when war comes, it will come as a surprise.

A-Jad Says US 'Colonialism' is at an End

Iran's bombastic president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says the US can no longer dictate world policy; remains mum on nuke program

Obama: U.S. Pushing for World Without Nuclear Weapons

Obama in South Korea university: “Time is short. Iran must act with seriousness and sense of urgency.”

Obama Omits Deadline on 'Diplomatic Window' for Iran

Obama says “window is closing” on Iran but there still is time for diplomacy. He did not set a deadline, likely after November.

Iranian Website Describes its Response to a Military Attack

As speculation continues over whether Israel will attack Iran, an Iranian website describes the response to such an attack.

Yaalon: Iran World's Number One Threat

Minister of Strategic Affairs Moshe Yaalon criticized Western 'hesitancy' in dealing with Iran saying the military option must be credible

Barak: Israel, US Disagree on Iran Timetable

Defense Minister Ehud Barak says different strategic perspectives have led to divergent senses of urgency in Jerusalem and DC.

Poll: Israelis Against Iran Strike but Satisfied with Netanyahu

A new poll released Wednesday finds that 56% of Israelis are against a pre-emptive strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.

US Exempting Japan, 10 EU Countries on Iran

US president Barack Obama will exempt Japan and 10 EU states from banking sanctions, allowing trade with Iran.

Russia Fears 'Nuclear Arms Race'

Moscow claims a military strike on Iran's nuclear facilities would prompt Tehran to build nuclear bombs and set off a regional arms race.

Khamenei: Iran Will Resist All Pressure

Iran's supreme leader says the Islamic Republic has - and will - resist all pressure on its nuclear program ahead of scheduled nuclear talks

Pentagon Fears 'Regional War'

US officials are concerned that an Israeli strike on Iran could result in regional war and hundreds of US casualties, after Pentagon games

US Army Chief Meets with Gantz after Warning Iran

US armed forces chief Dempsey met with IDF Gen. Gantz Monday after warning Iran it will suffer if it “misjudges” America’s intentions.

Sinking Ahmadinejad Slams 'Blind Support for Israel'

Floundering Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad returned to his tried-and-true mantra of castigating Israel, decrying 'Western hegemony.'

Peres to Iran: If You Bomb, Nobody Will Bomb You Back?

President Shimon Peres extended Iran warm greetings for the Persian new year – and a fateful choice.

Barak Warns Iran Nuclear Program Soon to be Strike-Proof

Iran's nuclear program will soon be strike-proof, according to Defense Minister Ehud Barak.

Lieberman Rejects Times’ Report on ‘No-Nuke Iran’

Lieberman rejects the New York Times’ report that the Mossad allegedly agrees with the US that Iran may not be seeking an atom bomb.

Iran to West: Respect Nuclear Program or Suffer 'Losses'

Iranian lawmaker warns Western countries of “losses” they will sustain unless they respect Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Doubts on Iran's Nuclear Aims -- Fact or Fancy?

A NY Times report that the Mossad and US agree there's no proof Iran is working for a nuclear bomb, but does not quote Israeli sources.

‘SWIFT’ Reaction: Iran May Block Oil Exports

Iran may block oil exports a threatened the world’s economies as a reaction to new sanctions, says its former intelligence minister.

Iran Offers 'Permanent Human Monitoring'

As renewed nuclear talks resume, Iran has signaled it would accept monitoring in exchange for 'assistance,' backs away from Israel threats

Cameron: Iran Strike Not Justified – Yet

UK prime minister David Cameron says he believes sanctions need more time before an Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear program is justified

Iran Banks Cut Off from SWIFT System

SWIFT, which enables most cross-border financial transfers, severs ties with 30 Iranian banks.

Lieberman: Nuclear-Armed Iran a 'Global Threat'

Barnstorming Asia, FM Lieberman is telling all who will listen that Iran's nuclear weapons program isn't just a regional problem.

Iran Welcomes Nuclear Talks Amid Threats

One day after the US asked Russia to convey a warning to Iran over its nuclear program, Tehran has 'welcomed' the renewed dialogue.

Obama Warns Iran: Diplomatic Window 'Shrinking'

US president Barack Obama started beating his own drums of war as he warns Iran that the upcoming nuclear talks are the end of the road.

Russia Asked to Warn Iran of 'Last Chance'

The US has asked Russia to tell Iran that upcoming nuclear talks with the major powers are a 'last chance' to avoid a military strike.

Video: Israel Tests Its Own Bunker Buster Bomb

Israel has developed and tested its own bunker buster bomb, described as “a very credible military option,” to use against Iran.

Israeli Passengers’ Remarks on Iran Unnerve Pilot

Talk of war on Iran spurred a nervous pilot to report two Israeli passengers to British police.

Dagan: Israeli Strike on Iran Could Be "Stupidest Thing"

Dagan refused to comment on Mossad involvement in installing computer viruses on Iranian computer systems, assassinating nuclear scientists

Krauthammer: Israel’s Existence More Important than Obama

Stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon is more important than Obama’s re-election campaign, writes Washington Post’s Krauthammer.

Erdan: Dagan's Statements a Danger to Israel

Minister Gilad Erdan: Former Mossad chief's remarks that Iran is 'rational' are a danger to Israel's security interests.