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.
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News and updates about Iranian Nuclear Program
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.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'If the US has the necessary will, an agreement can be reached'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi shed light on the upcoming talks between him and the US and made clear that he rejects the plan supported by Prime Minister Netanyahu.
'Ball is in America's court'
Iranian FM confirms indirect Iran–US nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi stresses that the upcoming nuclear talks with the US in Oman will be indirect, contradicting President Trump's claim of a direct meeting.
Iran insists:
Upcoming talks with the US will be indirect
Iran dismisses President Trump’s claim of direct nuclear talks, calling it a psychological tactic. Iranian officials say the planned meeting in Oman will be indirect, with diplomats relaying messages. Iran may consider direct talks later if progress is made.
Iran: US can only dream of a nuclear deal like Libya
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi confirms that no direct negotiations have occurred between Tehran and Washington following US outreach, dismisses any possibility of a Libya-style nuclear agreement with the US.
Iran threatens Middle Eastern countries over potential US strikes
Iranian official says regime has warned Iraq, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkey and Bahrain that there will be "severe consequences" if their airspace is used for an American attack on Iran's nuclear program.
Trump signals Iran may seek direct talks on nuclear deal
President Trump suggests Iran now wants direct nuclear talks with the US, despite previously rejecting his offer.
French FM:
Clash with Iran 'almost inevitable' if nuclear talks collapse
France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot warns that a military confrontation with Iran is "almost inevitable" if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program fail. His remarks follow a high-level meeting on Iran chaired by President Macron.
Amid Western pressure
Russia and Iran confer on nuclear talks
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister discusses his country's nuclear program with his Russian counterpart, Sergei Ryabkov. The conversation follows Trump's threats of "bombing" if Iran fails to agree to a deal.
Iran complains to UN:
'Trump's threats are reckless and belligerent'
Iran complains to UN Security Council after Trump threatened the Islamic Republic with bombings and tariffs if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal.
Khamenei's advisor:
'If bombed, Iran will be forced to develop nuclear weapons'
Ali Larijani, an advisor to Iran’s Supreme Leader, warns that Iran could be forced to develop nuclear weapons if attacked by the US or Israel, despite a religious edict banning them.
Trump warns:
Tariffs on Iran will be imposed 'in weeks' if no deal reached
US President says he would consider imposing secondary tariffs on Iran should the Islamic Republic fail to agree to a deal on its nuclear program. "I can't imagine them doing anything else but making a deal. The alternative is not going to be pretty, and I do not prefer that."
Iran warns US:
'Our missiles are poised for launch'
After Trump threatens Iran with "bombings" if it doesn't agree to a nuclear deal, state-controlled Iranian newspaper Tehran Times posts on X that Iran's missiles are loaded onto launchers and are ready for launch.
Trump warns:
'Bad things' will happen to Iran without a deal
US President says his preference is to work out a deal with Iran on its nuclear program, "but if we don't work it out, bad, bad things are going to happen to Iran".
Via Oman:
Iran sends response to Trump on nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister says his country sent a response via Oman to Trump's letter calling for new nuclear deal: Our policy is still to not engage in direct negotiations, but indirect negotiations can continue.
No direct negotiations
Iran open to indirect talks with US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says door is open for indirect negotiations with the US, but stresses "there is no chance for direct talks until there is a change in the other side's approach."
US National Security Adviser:
'Iran has to give up its nuclear program'
White House National Security Adviser Mike Waltz says the Trump administration seeks the "full dismantlement" of Iran’s nuclear capabilities.
Iran rejects nuclear talks with US amid continued pressure
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi clarifies that negotiations with the United States are not possible unless Washington changes its approach.
Iran:
'We're carefully assessing Trump's letter'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says his country is assessing letter from Trump which urged Tehran to engage in negotiations for a new nuclear agreement: There is an opportunity behind every menace.
Report:
Trump gave Iran 2-month ultimatum for new nuclear deal
US President's recent letter to Iran's supreme leader reportedly included an ultimatum setting a deadline for it to reach a new nuclear deal.
Iran reaffirms commitment to cooperation with nuclear watchdog
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister says Tehran remains "committed" to cooperating with the International Atomic Energy Agency.
Iran summons European envoys over UN nuclear meeting
Iran summons diplomats from the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to protest UN Security Council meeting on Tehran's nuclear program, which Iran says is "provocative and political".
Iran’s President to Trump:
'No negotiations, do whatever the hell you want'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says his country will not negotiate with the United States under pressure, delivers a blunt message to Trump: Do whatever the hell you want.
Security Council to hold meeting on Iran’s nuclear expansion
United Nations Security Council to convene behind closed doors on Wednesday to discuss Iran’s increasing stockpile of highly enriched uranium, in a discussion called by six of the council’s 15 member states.
Iran open to talks on nukes - but only on militarization
Iran signals it may be open to negotiations with the United States, but not if discussions deal with dismantlement of its nuclear program.
Qatar warns of catastrophe if Iran's nuclear sites are attacked
Qatar's Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani: An attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities would leave the Gulf with no water, no fish, nothing.
White House to Khamenei
'We hope Iran puts its people and best interests ahead of terror'
White House responds to Iran’s Supreme Leader who rejected Trump’s call for negotiations on the country’s nuclear program.
Khamenei on Trump's statement: We won't be bullied
Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei responds to US President Donald Trump's offer of negotiations or military action, saying some governments use negotiations to make new demands.
US Treasury Secretary:
‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows that the US will shut down Iran’s oil sector and drone manufacturing capabilities.
Iran slams Sa’ar’s threats as ‘outrageous’
Iran's Foreign Ministry condemns Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar's comments that a "military option" might be necessary to prevent Iran from advancing its nuclear program.
IAEA report:
Iran ramping up production of near weapons-grade uranium
UN nuclear watchdog says Iran's stockpile of uranium enriched up to 60% has reached 274.8 kilograms, notes the accumulation "is of serious concern".
As US intensifies sanctions
Iran rules out direct nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi rules out the possibility of direct negotiations with the United States regarding Iran’s nuclear program: We will not negotiate under pressure, threat or sanctions.
Iran, European powers hold nuclear talks in Geneva
Iran holds discussions with Germany, France, and Britain regarding its nuclear program. Senior Iranian diplomat says both sides "exchanged views on nuclear and sanctions lifting issues" and agreed to continue talks.
Iran: US and Israel ‘cannot do a damn thing’ against us
Iran says US and Israeli threats against it are a blatant violation of international law: When it comes to a country like Iran, they cannot do a damn thing.
Mike Waltz:
Trump ‘dead serious’ about stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions
US National Security Advisor states that “all options are on the table” to stop Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Report:
Saudi Arabia seeks to broker deal between Trump and Iran
CNN report: Saudi Arabia has expressed openness to mediating between the Trump administration and Iran in the efforts to negotiate a new agreement aimed at curbing Tehran’s nuclear program.
IAEA chief warns:
'Time is running out to curb Iran’s nuclear program'
UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi warns that time is running out to reach an agreement to curb Iran's nuclear program as the country continues accelerating its uranium enrichment to near weapons-grade levels.
Report:
Israel plans strike Iran's nuke program, seeks regime change
CNN reports that US intelligence warned both Biden and Trump Administrations that Israel will likely seek to strike Iran's nuclear program this year.
Iran’s President:
'Iran will rebuild its nuclear sites if attacked'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian unfazed by reports of possible strikes on his country’s nuclear facilities: If you strike a hundred of those we will build a thousand other ones.
'We won't bow to pressure'
Iranian President criticizes US dual approach
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticizes US policy towards Tehran, after Trump says he's interested in a deal with Iran.
US intelligence reports:
Israel considering strikes on Iranian nuclear sites
Wall Street Journal report: US intelligence reports from both the Biden and Trump administrations conclude that Israel is considering significant strikes on Iranian nuclear sites this year.
'Reckless and inflammatory'
Iran protests Trump’s ‘bombs or deal’ comment
Iran’s UN mission criticizes Trump's comments suggesting that preventing Iran from developing nuclear weapons could be achieved either through negotiations or military action.
Trump:
'Iran is scared, and a deal is the best option'
Trump reiterates his position that he would rather reach a deal with Iran on its nuclear program than have Israel attack Iran’s nuclear facilities: I think they're scared. I think Iran would love to make a deal.
Trump:
'I would like a deal done with Iran'
US President tells The New York Post he would rather reach a deal with Iran over its nuclear program than "bomb the hell out of it".
Iran:
'We're open to talks with US but not under Trump's policy'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi says Iran is open to negotiations with the United States but not under Trump’s “maximum pressure” strategy, claims doing so would "not be a negotiation but a form of surrender."
New intelligence reveals:
Iran pushing for a faster path to nuclear weapons
New US intelligence cited by The New York Times reveals that a covert team of Iranian scientists is exploring a faster but cruder method for developing nuclear weapons.
Iranian FM warns:
'We will react decisively if our nuclear facilities are attacked'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi warns that an attack on his country's nuclear facilities could trigger an "all-out war in the region".
Iranian FM mocks Trump:
'Instead of relocating Gazans, take Israelis to Greenland'
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi ridicules Trump over his suggestion to relocate Palestinian Arabs from Gaza to countries such as Egypt and Jordan: Instead of Palestinians, take Israelis to Greenland so they can kill two birds with one stone.
Trump:
'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
US President stresses in interview with Sean Hannity of Fox News that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, suggests a deal with the Iranians can be reached: I want them to have a great country. They have great potential.
