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Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in New York

IAEA inspectors will visit a uranium mine and a uranium-processing facility in Iran Monday and Tuesday.

Iran Nuclear Talks Begin in New York

IAEA Inspectors to Visit Iran's Nuclear Sites

Delegation of inspectors from the International Atomic Energy Agency to visit two of Iran’s nuclear sites, reports state-owned media.

IAEA Inspectors to Visit Iran's Nuclear Sites

Iran, UN Atomic Watchdog Tight-Lipped after Talks

The meeting comes ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the P5+1.

Iran, UN Atomic Watchdog Tight-Lipped after Talks

Minister: Arak Announcement an 'Iranian Deception'

Intelligence Minister hints that Arak water reactor announcement could be false, as West unlikely to accept proposed deal.

Minister: Arak Announcement an 'Iranian Deception'

Iran has Cut Its 20%-Enriched Uranium by Half, UN Says

Progress in commissioning a nuclear conversion plant has been delayed, Reuters reported. US unfreezes $450M of Iranian funds.

Iran has Cut Its 20%-Enriched Uranium by Half, UN Says

Iran Wants 30,000 New Generation Centrifuges for Fuel

Iran’s nuclear chief says his country will need 30,000 of its new generation centrifuges to meet domestic fuel demands.

Iran Wants 30,000 New Generation Centrifuges for Fuel

U.S. Threatens Russia with Sanctions Over Oil Deal with Iran

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew tells his Russian counterpart that any oil-for-goods deal between Iran and Russia could lead to more sanctions.

U.S. Threatens Russia with Sanctions Over Oil Deal with Iran

Talks Between Iran and West Continue to Progress

Iran’s foreign minister says there is an agreement on "50-60 percent" of issues with the West.

Talks Between Iran and West Continue to Progress

Iran and World Powers to Start Drafting Agreement Next Month

U.S. official says that world powers and Iran will soon start drafting a comprehensive nuclear agreement.

Iran and World Powers to Start Drafting Agreement Next Month

U.S. Treasury: Companies Are Not Yet Dealing with Iran

Treasury says there is no evidence that companies are taking advantage of the nuclear agreement with Iran by reaching new deals.

U.S. Treasury: Companies Are Not Yet Dealing with Iran

Obama to Saudi King: There Will be No 'Bad Deal' with Iran

President Obama assures Saudi King Abdullah that the United States would not accept a “bad deal” with Iran.

Obama to Saudi King: There Will be No 'Bad Deal' with Iran

Senators Urge Obama to Stand Firm Against Iran

23 senators urge President Obama to insist on a final agreement in which Iran would not be able to build a nuclear weapon.

Senators Urge Obama to Stand Firm Against Iran

Watch: Iranian Official Mocks the West

EU's Ashton is "an old lady" and UN's Ban is a "puppet", says senior Iranian official in speech mocking Westerners.

Watch: Iranian Official Mocks the West

Iran Still Complying with Nuclear Deal, Says IAEA

Iran is still sticking to a partial nuclear freeze as it agreed in interim deal, the UN atomic watchdog says in new report.

Iran Still Complying with Nuclear Deal, Says IAEA

Zarif Sees 'Signs' of Nuclear Deal with West

Iranian Foreign Minister says nuclear deal could be reached with major powers, as latest round of talks concludes.

Zarif Sees 'Signs' of Nuclear Deal with West

Report: IDF Preparing for Armed Conflict with Iran

Newspaper claims top government officials allotted billions of shekels to IDF for possible war with Iran in 2014. But is it true?

Report: IDF Preparing for Armed Conflict with Iran

Senators Promise to Pursue 'Dramatic Sanctions' Against Iran

83 senators sent a letter to Obama, urge him to warn Iran that continuing the nuclear program will result in sanctions.

Senators Promise to Pursue 'Dramatic Sanctions' Against Iran

Defense Minister Hints: Armed Conflict with Iran Still Possible

Israel will attack Iran if the US continues to stall, Defense Minister Moshe Ya'alon warns.

Defense Minister Hints: Armed Conflict with Iran Still Possible

Iran Plays Down Chances of Final Nuclear Deal

Iran's foreign minister says his country does not expect to reach a final deal in the next round of nuclear talks with world powers.

Iran Plays Down Chances of Final Nuclear Deal

Iran Will Have to Make 'Tough Decisions', Says Kerry

"There's some very tough decisions the Iranians are going to have to make" in a deal with the West, says Secretary of State.

Iran Will Have to Make 'Tough Decisions', Says Kerry

Leading Democrat Says Now is the Time to Stop Iran

Senator Menendez gives strong speech praising Israel, and urging an end to Iran’s nuclear program.

Leading Democrat Says Now is the Time to Stop Iran

IAEA: Iran Complying with Deal But More Needs to be Done

Iran is reducing its most proliferation-prone nuclear stockpile, but much work remains to be done, said IAEA head Yukiya Amano.

IAEA: Iran Complying with Deal But More Needs to be Done

Zarif: We Will Not Close Down our Nuclear Program

Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country is willing to address concerns about its atomic activities but will keep its program "intact".

Zarif: We Will Not Close Down our Nuclear Program

Report: Against UN Deal, Iran Arming Iraq

UN allegedly aware of the arms sale, but have not taken action yet; concerns of escalation in sectarian tensions across the Middle East.

Report: Against UN Deal, Iran Arming Iraq

Rouhani: Iran Determined to Reach Final Deal with West

Iran’s President says Tehran is determined to reach a “comprehensive and final” agreement with the six major world powers.

Rouhani: Iran Determined to Reach Final Deal with West

Netanyahu Stresses Unity, Action Against Iran in Cabinet Meeting

Prime Minister opens his weekly cabinet meeting stressing unity - both of the Jewish people at home, and of the West against Iran.

Netanyahu Stresses Unity, Action Against Iran in Cabinet Meeting

Wendy Sherman to Israel: Don't Make Iran Talks Harder

The United States hopes no one will interfere with the talks with Iran, says chief American negotiator as she arrives in Jerusalem.

Wendy Sherman to Israel: Don't Make Iran Talks Harder

Iran Adhering to Interim Deal, Says New IAEA Report

Iran is sticking to a six-month nuclear freeze, says the UN atomic agency in a new report.

Iran Adhering to Interim Deal, Says New IAEA Report

Talks on Final Iran Deal Progressing

Nuclear talks between Iran and six powers make modest progress, as Washington says they were "constructive and useful."

Talks on Final Iran Deal Progressing

Official: Iran Talks May Not Succeed

Senior United States official says talks between Iran and the P5+1 on a long-term deal will be long with no guarantee of success.

Official: Iran Talks May Not Succeed

US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to Peace

US Ambassador to Israel Daniel Shapiro insists that diplomacy is key to regional peace - whether between Israel and the PA or with Iran.

US Ambassador to Israel: Negotiations with Iran, PA Key to Peace

Iranian Cleric: Kerry and Sherman's Nature is 'Ugly'

Ayatollah Movahhedi Kermani wants 'crushing response to rants, lies, accusations and brazenness of the United States.'

Iranian Cleric: Kerry and Sherman's Nature is 'Ugly'

France Rejects U.S. Criticism of Iran Business Trip

France’s Finance Minister says a 116-person delegation of business figures to Iran is “a bet” on the future.

France Rejects U.S. Criticism of Iran Business Trip

Iran's Atomic Chief: Nuclear Research Continues, Despite Deal

The head of Iran’s Atomic Energy Organization says the interim deal does not impose restrictions on nuclear research.

Iran's Atomic Chief: Nuclear Research Continues, Despite Deal

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks

Permanent nuclear agreement is possible if the West is "honest and serious", says Iranian President.

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Reps. Lloyd Doggett and David Price mobilizing their colleagues against a bill to slap more sanctions on Iran.

House Democrats Support Obama Against Iran Sanctions

Clinton Joins Obama in Opposing New Iran Sanctions

Give diplomacy a chance to work, says former Secretary of State in letter to Democratic Senator Carl Levin.

Clinton Joins Obama in Opposing New Iran Sanctions

France's Finance Minister: There Are 'Opportunities' in Iran

France will have "significant commercial opportunities" in Iran if sanctions are lifted, says French Finance Minister Pierre Moscovici.

France's Finance Minister: There Are 'Opportunities' in Iran

Iran Receives First Installment of Frozen Assets

Iran has received the first installment of $4.2 billion in frozen assets as part of the nuclear deal struck in November.

Iran Receives First Installment of Frozen Assets

Iran Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

Iran dismisses Obama's claim that international sanctions forced Tehran to the negotiating table.

Iran Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

Obama in State of the Union: I'll Veto New Iran Sanctions

Obama reiterates that he will veto a new Iran sanctions bill which "threatens to derail" the negotiations on its nuclear program.

Obama in State of the Union: I'll Veto New Iran Sanctions

Next Round of Iran-P5+1 Talks to be Held in New York

Iran and world powers will resume talks next month in New York on reaching a long-term nuclear deal.

Next Round of Iran-P5+1 Talks to be Held in New York

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran

Prime Minister says there is 'greater sharpness and greater clarity' regarding Rouhani's 'contradictory and mendacious messages.'

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran

PM: Deal With Iran on Nukes is 'Impossible'

Any long-term deal with Iran on its nuclear program is doomed to failure, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said Sunday

PM: Deal With Iran on Nukes is 'Impossible'

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

If Israel attacks Iran's nuclear facilities, "our response will make them rue the day," says Iranian President in CNN interview.

Rouhani: Israel Will be Sorry if It Attacks Iran

Kerry: Military Option Still On if Iran Doesn't Keep Agreement

If Iran doesn't live up to its part of the nuclear deal, the United States will "do what it would have to do," says Kerry.

Kerry: Military Option Still On if Iran Doesn't Keep Agreement

Sources: Talks with Iran on Permanent Deal to Start in February

Obama administration expects negotiations on a final agreement with Iran to begin by mid-February, say congressional aides.

Sources: Talks with Iran on Permanent Deal to Start in February

Zarif: We Didn’t Agree to Dismantle Anything

Iranian Foreign Minister says the United States is falsely portraying the interim deal as a dismantling of Iran's nuclear program.

Zarif: We Didn’t Agree to Dismantle Anything

Rouhani: We Can be Friends with the Americans

Iranian President says the enmity with the United States can turn into friendship if both sides make an effort.

Rouhani: We Can be Friends with the Americans

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

After getting US to lift sanctions, Iranian president shows up in Davos to try and find investors.

Rouhani Arrives At World Economic Forum

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

It's official: the US approves waiver of select sanctions in Iran, claims Iran has begun curbing nuclear program.

US Officially Approves Waiver to Lift Sanctions on Iran

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

At special Knesset session, both Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Canadian Premier Stephen Harper vow to stop nuclear Iran.

Canada, Israel Agree: No Nuclear Weapon for Iran

UN Experts to Visit Iranian Uranium Mine

Iran says that UN nuclear experts will inspect the Gachin uranium mine this month, for the first time in nine years.

UN Experts to Visit Iranian Uranium Mine

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senator Feinstein causes outrage after declaring that "we cannot let Israel determine when and where the United States goes to war."

Senator: We Can't Let Israel Determine When We Go to War

Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill

Senate Majority Leader Reid wants to see how the Iran-West deal is played out before bringing new sanctions to a vote.

Senate Democrats to Wait with Iran Sanctions Bill

Rouhani: World 'Surrendered' to Iran in Nuclear Deal

Iranian President boasts that world powers effectively "surrendered" to Tehran with the newly struck nuclear deal.

Rouhani: World 'Surrendered' to Iran in Nuclear Deal

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Interim deal does not stop Iran from designing new types of centrifuges, a senior White House official admits.

US Official Admits Iran Deal Allows Nuclear R&D

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Now would not be the right time for Congress to impose new sanctions on Iran, says Obama, days before nuclear deal to be implemented.

Obama: Now Isn't the Time for New Sanctions

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

MEMRI translates Iranian Supreme Leader's speech from last week, during which he referred to the United States as “Satan.”

Video: Khamenei Says U.S. is Greatest Violator of Human Rights

Iran to Receive $550 Million on February 1

As nuclear deal is implemented, Iran will receive the first $550 million installment of a total of $4.2 billion on Feb. 1.

Iran to Receive $550 Million on February 1