Iran Nuclear Talks

Bennett: Iran Has Received an Official Kosher Stamp

Jewish Home head says: 'deal or no deal, Israel will do what is needed to protect itself and its citizens.'

Obama to give announcement

Iran, World Powers Announce 'Framework' Nuclear Deal

Two-thirds of Iran's centrifuges will reportedly be scuttled. There will be no fissile material at Fordo. Arak plant will be redesigned.

Iranian Defense Minister: We're Ready for War with America

US Defense Secretary Carter 'has Alzheimer's,' says Iranian defense head, in forgetting US 'failures' and warning of military option.

Steinitz: If We Have No Choice, We Will Attack Iran

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz said Thursday that military action against Iran is an option if all else fails.

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment' and Reach an Agreement

Iran's foreign minister urges Western powers to drop their "excessive demands" of his country.

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again

Western powers extend talks in Switzerland for a second day beyond March 31 deadline.

Rivlin Meets Bipartisan US Delegation

Congressional delegation expresses US support for Israel during Iran talks.

Senator Urges US to 'Walk Away' from Iran Talks

Republican Tom Cotton calls for new sanctions to stop 'negotiating out of weakness,' says talk extension shows Iran is 'calling the shots.'

Lavrov Claims Agreement with Iran Reached

Russian Foreign Minister says Iran and six world powers have reached a "preliminary agreement". Diplomats: That's not true.

Dichter: Very Good Reasons to be Concerned Over Iran Deal

Likud MK warns that impending agreement will allow Iran to be a nuclear threshold state, and Israel must prepare for that.

Confirmed: Iran Nuclear Talks Extended by One Day

United States confirms that nuclear talks with Iran and will continue beyond the self-imposed Tuesday night deadline.

Desperate for a deal?

US Willing to Work Past Iran Nuclear Deal Deadline

State Dept. says it will push into Wednesday to try and seal a deal, but will leave talks before June deadline if they go nowhere.

Iran Nuke Talks May End with Statement Instead of Accord

Morning session of Lausanne talks between Iran, P5+1, ended after just 35 minutes without results. Deadline for talks just hours away.

State Department: 50-50 Chance of Deal with Iran

As deadline for nuclear deal approaches, the United States remains unoptimistic.

'The US Will Let Iran Spread Terror and Go Nuclear'

Senior security source estimates deal by tomorrow, with America 'ignoring' Iranian terror sponsorship and nuclear proliferation.

Iranian Negotiator: We Won't Move Our Uranium Abroad

Iran’s chief negotiator says a nuclear deal with world powers is "doable", insists Iran would refuse to send out its nuclear stocks abroad.

Britain: Deal Must Put the Bomb Beyond Iran's Reach

British Foreign Secretary says he believes a deal with Iran could be reached, insists it must place an atomic bomb "beyond reach".

Europeans Won't Punish Israel on Iran for Palestinian Policy

Even if Israel had more conciliatory policy, it probably wouldn't affect Iran talks, says expert.

Netanyahu Says Looming Iran Nuclear Deal 'Worse Than Feared'

PM sounds alarm over imminent deal, hours after Iranian defector reveals US negotiating team just parroting Iranian demands.

Iran's Foreign Minister Remains Optimistic as Talks Continue

"I think we can make the necessary progress," says Mohammad Javad Zarif after meetings in Switzerland.

Nuclear deal close?

British Foreign Secretary Ready to Join Iran Talks

In the latest sign a nuclear deal is imminent, Britain’s Philip Hammond says he was ready to join the talks this weekend.

Diplomat: 'Significant Progress' Made in Iran Talks

Diplomat says that major powers and Iran have made significant progress in talks, but several key differences remain.

Iran Deal Near Final; Rouhani Speaks to Putin, Hollande, Cameron

A series of phone calls with world leaders signals deal over nukes in the home stretch, says analyst.

Iran Rejects Snap Inspections of its Nuclear Sites

Iranian official says an IAEA request for inspections of Iran's nuclear sites "hinders efforts" to reach a deal.

Ya'alon: Spying on America? No Way

Defense Minister rejects Wall Street Journal report which claimed Israel had spied on the talks between Iran and Western powers.

Israel Denies It Spied on US

Jerusalem rejects Wall Street Journal report citing White House officials who accused Israel of spying on US-Iran talks.

Israel Spied on Iran Nuclear Talks, Says White House

Israel's eavesdropping allegedly revealed by communications among Israeli officials intercepted by US.

Saudi Minister: Don't Give Iran Deals it Doesn't Deserve

Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister warns against looming nuclear deal between Iran and West.

CIA Head: Deal or No, Pressure will Remain on Iran

Brennan says US will prevent Iran from getting nukes. If they try anyway, 'they know that they will do so at their peril.'

Steinitz in France: Last-Minute Effort to Influence Iran Talks

With 8 days left till nuke talks deadline, Intelligence Minister reportedly hopes France will toughen its stance still more.

Rouhani and Kerry Say 'Progress' Made in Nuclear Talks

Iran's President says progress has been made in nuclear talks but some differences remain, as March 31 deadline looms.

Obama to Iranians: An 'Historic Opportunity' to End Nuke Issue

In a message to Iranians in honor of Nowruz, Obama says this is the "best opportunity in decades" to pursue a different relationship.

American Lawmakers Write Another Letter on Iran

Bipartisan letter, signed by 360 lawmakers, will remind Obama that sanctions relief on Iran requires new legislation from Congress.

Likud Win Driving Obama to More Concessions on Iran?

Danielle Pletka of American Enterprise Institute thinks Bibi's win will make it easier for Obama to dismiss Israel's 'clamoring.'

Iran Plays Down Chances of Reaching Deal This Week

Iran's Foreign Minister says nuclear talks with the West will likely have to continue into next week.

Iran: Israeli Elections 'All the Same to Us'

All of the 'Zionist regime' parties 'have an aggressive nature', Iran insists one day after elections.

European Ministers Report Little Progress in Talks with Iran

European powers and Iran make little progress toward reaching an agreement as deadline looms.

Iran Threatens to Restart Uranium Enrichment if Deal Fails

Iranian parliament passes proposal demanding sanction removal, nuclear development, and threat to pressure US into deal.

Iran: Deal Possible if Americans Ignore the 'Zionists'

Iran's Vice President claims the Americans are influenced by the "Zionist lobbies", thus preventing a nuclear deal.

Kerry: Deal with Iran Possible Within Days

Secretary of State says interim deal with Iran is possible if Tehran can show that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Bibi 'Tried to Cancel' Senators' Mossad Briefing

Time reports Netanyahu wanted to cancel briefing in which Mossad head reportedly warned against derailing Iran talks.

Obama Administration Expects UN to Approve Deal with Iran

State Department says UN would probably endorse final deal with Iran, denies talks on removing sanctions are taking place.

Official: Talks with Iran Have Made Progress but Issues Remain

Senior European diplomat says nuclear talks between Western powers and Iran have made progress, but some very difficult issues remain.

Khamenei Says Americans Are 'Backstabbers'

Iran's Supreme Leader says Republican letter to Iran is a sign of the collapse of “political morality” in the United States.

Officials: World Powers Considering Lifting Iran Sanctions

Major world powers have quietly begun talks on a UN resolution to lift sanctions on Iran if a nuclear agreement is struck.

Arutz Sheva exclusive

The Iran Puzzle

Senator and American Jewish leader untangle web of US-Israel tension, Iranian nuclear aspirations and what will be in the Middle East.

Next Round of Iran Talks to Begin March 15

State Department announces that Kerry will travel to Switzerland next week and meet with his Iranian counterpart.

Obama Blasts Republicans Over Letter to Iran

President Barack Obama criticizes letter warning Iran's leaders that any nuclear agreement will not be valid after 2016.

From the Extreme Left: 'Netanyahu is Right on Iran'

A strong critic of nationalist-camp policies, author David Grossman, says 'we need to listen to Netanyahu' regarding the Iranian threat.

Senators Tell Iran: A Deal You Sign with Obama Ends in 2016

47 Republican senators send letter to Iran's leaders warning them: 'Anything not approved by Congress is a mere executive agreement.'

American Official: Iran Deal Would Last Longer than a Decade

Senior American official tells Israeli journalists that world powers are "not in a rush" to sign a deal with Iran.

Obama: US would Walk Away from Bad Deal

Any agreement must leave the US and other powers 'enough time to take action' if Iran 'cheated,' Obama tells CBS.

Zarif: We Might Accept a 10-Year Freeze on Our Nuclear Program

Iran's foreign minister suggests a 10-year moratorium on some aspects of his country's nuclear program might be acceptable to Tehran.

US Claims it will 'Confront' Iran's Regional Power Grab

State Dept official says US will oppose expansion regardless of nuclear talks, in apparent response to Netanyahu's warnings.

Kerry and Zarif Launch New Round of Talks

Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister meet in Switzerland as efforts continue to finalize nuclear deal.

Susan Rice: A Bad Deal is Worse Than No Deal

National Security Adviser tells AIPAC that Obama is committed to Israel's security and will not agree to a bad deal with Iran.

White House: Netanyahu Speech Won't Complicate Iran Talks

White House spokesman Josh Earnest says Netanyahu's Congress speech "shouldn't" complicate Iran-West talks.

Kerry 'Defends' Israel as Netanyahu Readies to Address Congress

US Secretary of State John Kerry in Switzerland Monday engaging in talks with Iran and defending Israel before UN Human Rights Council.

New Bipartisan Legislation Challenges Obama on Iran Deal

Bipartisan group of senators unveil legislation that would require a congressional review of any deal made with Iran.

White House: Netanyahu Visit Won't Affect Iran Talks

White House spokesman downplays notion that Netanyahu speech will affect Iran talks, adds the Israeli PM is only offering military action.