Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran nuclear chief:

'We have replacements for equipment we agreed to destroy'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran never actually filled Arak reactor with cement, secretly acquired replacement tubes.

Iranian official: Our nuclear industry isn't dependent on anyone

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iranian engineers have mastered the nuclear technology.

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief said country taking preliminary steps to design uranium fuel with a purity of 20 percent.

Iran accuses US of 'hysteria'

Iran foreign ministry spokesman claims US suffering from "hysteria" ever since it left nuclear deal.

US sanctions are destroying Iran's economy - critics were wrong

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

'Democrats gave $150 billion to Iran, but 0 for border wall'

US President contrasts Democratic support for Iran nuclear deal with what he calls their refusal to fund border security.

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

European Union and Iran say they will aim to keep 2015 deal alive despite Trump’s decision to abandon the pact.

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Iranian Foreign Minister says there's no point in fresh nuclear talks with the US without guarantees it will not renege on any deal made.

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano reaffirms Iran is implementing its side of the 2015 deal with world powers.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President says US has chosen the wrong path in reimposing sanctions on his country.

IAEA says Iran abiding by terms of nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran has been abiding by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal with global powers.

Bolton: There will be even more sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser says two rounds of sanctions on Iran have been effective, and more are coming.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate

Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.

Zarif blasts US sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.

Iran urges UN to act against US sanctions

Iran says new US sanctions are illegal, urges UN to hold Washington accountable.

Bolton: More sanctions on Iran are coming

National security adviser says administration is planning even more sanctions on Iran.

Pompeo: Iran sanctions will be the toughest ever

US Secretary of State pushes back against criticism from some conservatives that latest Iran sanctions do not go far enough.

UAE: Iran's aggression to blame for US sanctions

United Arab Emirates minister says Iran's "aggressive policies" are responsible for the reimposition of US sanctions on Tehran.

Europe blasts US reimposition of Iran sanctions

France, Germany, Britain and the EU condemn US move to reimpose sanctions on Iran, say 2015 deal was essential for security.

US reimposes all sanctions on Iran

Trump administration reimposes all sanctions on Iran that were lifted under 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani admits: We might face difficulties

Iranian President warns citizens they may face more difficulties as US sanctions go into effect.

Trump: There's sufficient oil from countries other than Iran

Trump determines there's sufficient supply of petroleum from countries other than Iran to permit a reduction in purchases from Iran.

Zarif: US won't achieve its goal by using sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister shrugs off forthcoming US sanctions.

Pompeo: US-Israel relations stronger than ever

Secretary of State says Israel is "is everything we want the entire Middle East to look like".

Kerry warns of war with Iran

Former Secretary of State asserts Trump empowered those in Iran who were against nuclear deal, warns against a war.

Khamenei: America must receive another slap from Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran must deliver a slap and defeat America by defeating sanctions.

Zarif on Netanyahu's claims: Nonsense

Iranian Foreign Minister rejects Netanyahu’s claims about a "secret atomic warehouse" in Iran, says there won't be a Trump-Rouhani meeting.

Rouhani: US is isolated, it will rejoin the nuclear deal

Iranian President predicts the United States will eventually rejoin 2015 nuclear deal.

EU to help Iran evade US sanctions

In bid to maintain Iran nuclear deal, EU works with Iran to continue trade while helping businesses evade US sanctions.

British PM: Iran deal should stay in place

Theresa May says Iran is holding up its end of 2015 nuclear deal, but agrees with US that Iran's ballistic missiles should be addressed.

US seeks treaty with Iran, says envoy

US seeking to negotiate a treaty with Iran to include its ballistic missile program and its regional behavior.

OPEC: Iran still a 'very important member'

Head of OPEC says Iran is still an important member of the oil cartel as US sanctions set to kick in.

Iran: Europe must offset consequences of US sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister warns his country can "reduce its implementation" of 2015 deal and even resume its uranium enrichment.

Trump slams Kerry for 'illegal' Iran meetings

US Pres. Trump slams former Sec. of State Kerry for meeting Iranian leaders and acting to the 'detriment of the American people.'

Kerry: I met Zarif 'three or four times'

Former Secretary of State says his meetings with Iran's Foreign Minister dealt with how Iran can change the dynamic in the Middle East.

Haley: Iran is suffocating from the US sanctions

US ambassador to the UN says Iran is "feeling the pain" from Trump's sanctions.

Kerry: Every former Secretary of State meets foreign leaders

Former US Secretary of State discusses reports he has been speaking with Iranian officials in an attempt to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran says it completed centrifuges plant

Iran’s nuclear chief says the Islamic Republic completed a facility to build advanced centrifuges at Natanz.

ANALYSIS: Iran in deep trouble as US sanctions restored

Khamenei already spent JCPOA $150 billion 'gift' on funding Mideast unrest - and the Iranian people know it.

Iran threatens to ramp up uranium enrichment

Iran says it will begin uranium enrichment beyond previous levels if the remaining parties fail to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal.

Netanyahu: Iran deal had one positive factor

Prime Minister Netanyahu says Iran nuclear deal brought Israel closer to the Arab world.

Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about

Former Secretary of State rips Trump for leaving Iranian nuclear deal, claims the President "makes things up".

France: Iran cannot avoid talks on ballistic missile program

French Foreign Minister says Iran respecting nuclear deal but cannot avoid talks on other issues.

Iran: Honoring nuclear deal isn't our only option

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran has other options after IAEA confirms Iran's compliance with 2015 deal.

IAEA: Iran sticking to terms of nuclear deal

In latest report, UN's atomic energy agency says Iran is complying with the key parameters of the 2015 deal signed with world powers.

Saudi FM: Iran deal is 'too weak'

Saudi Foreign Minister tells Russian counterpart the 2015 nuclear deal is not good enough.

PM: Only the strong can make peace

PM says Israel can only have peace if it is strong at ceremony marking naming of nuclear research facility after Shimon Peres.

Pro-Israel PAC raises $500,000 for embattled Democrat senator

Pro-Israel group helps raise half a million dollars for Senator Bob Menendez, one of the few Democrats to oppose Iran nuclear deal.

U.S. rejects UN court's jurisdiction on Iran lawsuit

State Department tells UN judges they have no jurisdiction to rule on Iran's demand for them to suspend sanctions.

Rouhani admits: People losing faith in Iranian government

Iran's president summoned for first time to parliament, says US sanctions causing 'economic problems', but remains defiant.

Pompeo: We will defend ourselves against Iran's claims

Secretary of State says United States will "vigorously defend" itself against Iran's challenge in the International Court of Justice.

Rouhani: We expect Europe to save nuclear deal

Iranian President tells French counterpart Iran wants Europe to give it guarantees in order to save 2015 nuclear deal.

Germany calls for payment systems to save Iran deal

German Foreign Minister calls for Europe to set up payment systems independent of the U.S. in order to save 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: EU not ready to 'pay the price' of defying Washington

Iran's Foreign Minister says Europe has not yet shown willingness to save 2015 nuclear deal.

Khamenei admits mistake in nuclear negotiations

Iranian Supreme Leader says he made a mistake in allowing foreign minister to speak to Kerry during negotiations that led to 2015 deal.

US to UK: Stand by our side

US Ambassador Johnson asks UK to use its diplomatic influence to pressure Iran into 'changing course.'

Iran to bring back enriched uranium from Russia

Iran to bring back a second batch of enriched uranium it sent to Russia in 2015 as part of its commitments under nuclear deal.