Iran Nuclear Deal

Lapid to face competing pressures on Iran policy

Lapid must formulate Iran policy when he takes office this week, faces IDF support for Iran deal, Mossad opposition to it.

Biden, Putin and the Iran Treaty of Catastrophe

Any agreement that requires Iran to limit its nuclear capabilities is not credible, because Iran lacks credibility. Op-ed.

Time to move on? US blames Iran for failure in nuclear talks

Both sides say the other has not lived up to their end of the deal as Iran is on the verge of nuclear breakout.

Iran nuclear deal:

'Deal won't buy us time, it will only make things worse'

Even though Iran already has enough uranium for its first bomb, returning to deal would be bad for Israel, senior official says.

New elections on the horizon?

Netanyahu: Only strength will ensure our future existence

The former Prime Minister blamed Bennett and his government for failing to stand up to a US 'incapable of dealing with Iran.'

Opinion:

When Bullies Dominate, Good People Lose

Dr. Shmuel Katz overviews global shifts in power, both economically and politically, and analyzes the implications of these changes. Opinion

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Iran and Saudi Arabia on the brink of restoring ties?

The two nations severed relations in 2016, but with concessions to the nuclear deal expected soon, diplomacy may be on its way back.

Iran nuclear deal:

Former Israeli ambassador to US slams Bennett & Lapid

"They should have launched a major campaign, they could have changed the Biden administration's stance," argues Ron Dermer.

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

US Sec. of Defense 'not optimistic' about Iran deal

Secretary Antony Blinken says 'we're not there yet' on agreement to restore 2015 Iran deal after Iran says an agreement is close.

Op-ed:

The Negev two-state summit

To block criticism of the Iran deal, Blinken’s aim at the summit was to neutralize the Israeli-Arab anti-Iran alliance.Op-ed.

Iran nuclear deal

'We are close to an agreement' says Iranian Foreign Ministry

According to senior Iranian diplomat, "We passed on our proposals to the Americans, and now the ball is in the US court."

The Iran deal threatens world security

If Republicans in Congress take over numerically in this years election, Biden'a agreement will be dead in the water-as it should be. Op-ed.

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Democrats in the House are privately becoming increasingly concerned about the ramifications of a new Iran nuclear deal.

The US facing Russia and Iran. Is there a Unifying Theory?

A conundrum: Iran is much worse than Russia yet the US pushes the,Iran Deal to weaken Israel and goes all out against Russia. Why? Op-ed..

Podcast:

When the Middle East loses confidence in the US

How much will the US be willing to concede to Iran? How likely is it that a deal will ultimately be signed?

Former US amb. Dan Shapiro resigns from Iran negotiating team

Former US Ambassador to Israel latest member of US team negotiating return to Iran nuclear deal to step down.

Report:

Iran welcomes normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia

Iran's Foreign Minister announced Tehran's renewal of diplomatic ties with its Saudi neighbor as the nuclear deal appears to be days away.

Amb. Danon:

'Iran deal will have devastating consequences for the world'

'Same US administration is negotiating Iran deal & attending Israel summit gathered to voice opposition to the deal,' Amb. Danny Danon says.

To Joe Biden & Co.: Israel will live on despite your Iran deal

Liberals, leftists, progressives have joined to bring down the Lands of the Free - Israel and America. Opinion.

Will new Iran deal protect Israel's interests?

MG. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, senior research fellow at Harvard University, says the new deal moves Iran closer to a nuclear breakout.

Bennett:

U.S. to sign Iran deal at any cost

The Israeli political echelon believes Biden's agreement with Iran is a done deal and will be signed in the coming weeks - if not days.

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Iran Nuclear Deal:

US Rep: Biden would be 'biggest funder of terrorism’

According to Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Biden’s nuclear deal with Iran would give 'billions of dollars' to terrorists.

AIPAC endorses 27 Democrats who backed Iran nuclear deal

AIPAC hates the Iran deal, but it’s backing 27 Democrats who supported the agreement in 2015.

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

As talks over nuclear deal near conclusion, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expresses concern that Iran may acquire nuclear weapons.

Renewed Iran nuclear deal said to be close

Analysis by Prof. Chuck Freilich, Former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, of expected new Iran nuclear deal on i24NEWS.

Report: Biden considering dropping IRGC terror designation

Under proposed deal, US would remove terrorism sanctions on Revolutionary Guard Corps in exchange for Iranian commitment to 'd-escalate.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Bennett, destroy Iran nuclear reactor now

Safed Chief Rabbi says PM must follow lead of predecessors Begin and Olmert in ending nuclear threat of Iran in light of bad nuclear deal.

Will Russian interests torpedo Iran Deal?

Russia's fears of US sanctions following Ukraine War could be the undoing of a nearly-signed nuclear agreement with Iran.

Iran nuclear deal:

Russia: We secured exemption from sanctions on trade with Iran

"We received written guarantees," said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Deal now appears imminent.

Amb. Danon calls on int'l community to united against Iran deal

Global campaign #NoToNuclearIran launches to mobilize organizations and leaders to act against nuclear Iran.

Will Moscow sabotage Iran nuclear deal?

With the nuclear talks in Vienna appearing to be a done deal, experts say the war in Ukraine could torpedo a final agreement.

White House: Iran nuclear deal 'getting closer'

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran over increased oil production secondary to stopping Iran from getting nukes.

Defense Min.: 'World must mobilize to stop Iranian aggression'

Defense Min. Gantz urges, 'Now is the time for the world to mobilize to stop Iran.'

'Biden not managing negotiations with Iran'

Iran agreement may be signed 'today,' says former Iran official Gabriel Noronha.

The aftermath of the Iran Deal - will occur in 2024

The world is focussed on Ukraine while the disastrous Iran Deal, a recipe for disaster, goes under the radar.Op-ed.

The longer and stronger Iran deal lie

It is necessary to strike Iran before we are forced to sit on the sideline and watch our Middle East allies be slaughtered. Op-ed,

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Gantz: Nuclear deal with Iran not the end of the struggle

Defense Minister warns western powers must prepare sanctions even if nuclear deal is signed in case Iran violates the deal.

Biden Admin. rejects Bennett's criticism of Iran nuke deal

State Department spokesperson says Israeli defense officials agree withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal was a mistake which can't be repeated.

Netanyahu: US policy on Iran weak, Israel must act

Former PM tells i24NEWS Israel must speak out forcefully against new Iran deal. 'No one will be more pro-Israel than the Israelis.'

Lapid: Israel not bound by nuclear deal with Iran

Foreign Minister says deal being negotiated in Vienna even worse than flawed 2015 deal, Israel will 'defend itself by itself.'

War in Europe could lead to US concessions to Iran

As international focus on Vienna talks wanes, new crisis could provide opening for Biden administration to sign conciliatory deal with Iran.

How America is helping Iran get a nuclear arsenal

With the U.S. State Department’s sanctions waiver, Iran will be confident that it can finish developing nuclear weapons with impunity.Op-ed/

WH official: US, Iran 'in ballpark' of nuclear deal

Senior White House official says deal with Iran on its nuclear program in reach, but negotiations could still "collapse very soon."

US nuke deal negotiators quit, demanding tougher stand on Iran

Three members of US negotiating team at Vienna talks with Iran reportedly quit, frustrated with weak stand vis-a-vis Tehran.

Netanyahu: Iran is racing ahead while Bennett remains silent

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran is 6-8 weeks away from breakout capacity.

Bennett:

'Israel isn't opposed to nuke deal with Iran'

Prime Minister says Israel not opposed to Vienna nuclear talks with Iran, but laments current 'dynamic' of negotiations.

Lapid lays out Israel's terms for nuclear deal with Iran

'Israel isn't opposed to a nuclear deal with Iran - but there must be real oversight of Iran's nuclear program and terror funding.'

U.S. to Israel: We have an alternative scenario for Iran

However... implementing it will be another story.

Iran: IAEA cameras hacked before attack on nuclear facility

Iran says international surveillance gear may have been hacked by saboteurs before June attack on nuclear facility in Karaj.

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

Russia's envoy to Iran nuclear talks says latest meeting was productive. Iranian envoy: We're continuing talks based on previous positions.

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. "The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear."

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

US envoy Rob Malley will travel to Vienna over the weekend as talks on 2015 nuclear deal resume.

Report:

Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

Iran says nuclear talks will resume on Thursday

Iranian news agency reports sides will meet in Vienna on Thursday for another round of nuclear talks.

CIA chief: No evidence Iran has decided to weaponize

CIA Director William Burns: We don't see any evidence that Iran's Supreme Leader has made a decision to move to weaponize.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.