Iran Nuclear Deal

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.

EU urges trade with Iran despite U.S. sanctions

EU foreign policy chief insists Iran upheld its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran FM: Iran isn't isolated, US is

Iranian FM Zarif calls US withdrawal from deal 'bullying,' says US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, are 'isolated.'

Zarif: U.S. 'addicted' to sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister claims United States is isolated following its withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran rules out 'one-sided' talks with United States

Iran's foreign ministry says Iran will never take part in negotiations with the United States under threat.

Trump ready to make a deal with Iran

Trump keeps open the possibility of negotiating an agreement to denuclearize Iran.

Iran: We refused direct talks with Trump

Senior Iranian official says Iranian Pres. Rouhani refused several invitations to speak directly with US Pres. Trump.

Iran sues the United States

Iran files lawsuit against the United States with International Court of Justice over sanctions imposed on it after Trump left nuclear deal.

Pompeo urges Europe to take action on Iran

Secretary of State urges European powers to get behind American measures to cut Iran off from world energy markets.

Iranian official: We'll sell as much oil as we can

Iranian vice president admits U.S. sanctions would hurt the economy but promises to sell as much oil as possible.

Leading French shipping group pulls out of Iran

French shipping group CMA CGM announces it is pulling out of Iran following U.S. sanctions on companies operating in the country.

Zarif: Partners in nuclear deal willing to resist U.S.

Iran's Foreign Minister praises remaining partners in 2015 nuclear deal for "will to resist" U.S. pressure.

French FM to Iran: Stop threatening to violate the deal

French FM Le Drian tells Iran that threats to leave deal don't allow Europe to create economic compensation package.

Rouhani: Europe's proposals aren't good enough

Iranian President tells Macron and Merkel Europe’s proposed economic measures to offset U.S. pullout from nuclear are disappointing.

Rouhani: Trump's sanctions a 'crime and aggression'

Iranian President blasts Trump over sanctions against Iran, threatens to stop cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog.

Rouhani: We'll respect deal if interests are preserved

Visiting Switzerland, Iranian President says Iran will respect nuclear deal with world powers as long as its interests are preserved.

Haley advises India to 'rethink' relations with Iran

American UN Ambassador urges India to reconsider its ties to Iran as fresh U.S. sanctions on buyers of Iranian oil loom.

Iran reopens uranium enrichment plant

Iran reopens nuclear plant that was idle for nine years as it prepares to increase uranium enrichment.

US demands: Don't import Iranian oil after November

US State Department pushes allies to end imports of Iranian crude oil, plans talks to ensure global supply doesn't suffer.

'EU can't fund illegal building and be upset over demolitions'

Knesset Speaker meets EU ambassador to Israel, says Eu must coordinate construction in Judea and Samaria with Israel.

Zarif: Failure to save nuclear deal would be very dangerous

Iran's Foreign Minister warns that failure to save 2015 nuclear deal would be "very dangerous" for Tehran.

Rouhani: We will never surrender to American pressure

Iranian President says the Iranian people will not give in to U.S. pressure as Iran faces economic sanctions.

Iran atomic chief: Europe's proposals aren't good enough

Ali Akbar Salehi tells UN chief that Europe’s proposals to salvage 2015 deal are not satisfying for Tehran.

Former CIA chief:

'Withdrawal from deal puts greater pressure on Iran'

Former CIA Director David Petraeus speaks at Tel Aviv conference on national security and cyber issues.

French carmaker Renault to remain in Iran despite sanctions

CEO of Renault says company will maintain its presence in Iran while taking measures to avoid penalties for breaching U.S. sanctions.

Rouhani: We'll leave nuclear deal if we can't benefit from it

Iranian President speaks to French counterpart, says it's impossible for Tehran to stay in the nuclear deal if it cannot benefit from it.

ANALYSIS: Why Europe gave Netanyahu the cold shoulder on Iran

Israel proved Iran is lying through its teeth on the deal, but got no reaction in European capitals.

G7 leaders: Ensure Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful

G7 leaders pledge to ensure Iran’s nuclear program remains peaceful, condemn Iran's support for terrorism.

Trump: Iran is not the same since I left the deal

Trump says his recent decision to abandon the Iran nuclear deal has already curbed Iran’s behavior.

France: Iran close to crossing 'red line'

French Foreign Minister warns Iran that its plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity takes it close to a "red line".

Pompeo: We won't allow Iran to develop a nuclear weapon

Secretary of State says Washington watching reports on Iran's plan to increase its uranium enrichment capacity.

Iran: Advanced centrifuges facility will be ready in a month

Head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says facility in Natanz to build advanced centrifuges will be completed in a month.

EU: Iran's uranium enrichment doesn't breach deal

European Union says first assessment finds Iran's uranium enrichment plan does not breach its commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

Israel calls for 'military coalition' if Iran boosts enrichment

Katz: Western powers, Arab allies must form 'military coalition' with Israel to confront Iran if Tehran increases uranium enrichment.

Iran to increase its uranium enrichment capacity

Iran to inform IAEA over its start of a process to increase the country’s uranium enrichment capacity, says spokesman.