Iran Nuclear Deal

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Talks on Final Iran Deal Progressing

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

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

Rouhani: We're Ready for Final Nuclear Talks

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

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.

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.

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.

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 Accuses Obama of ‘Falsifying History’

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

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.

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.

Netanyahu: World Wising Up to Iran

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Arrives At World Economic Forum

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

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

Rouhani: World 'Surrendered' to Iran in Nuclear Deal

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

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.

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.”

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.

Obama Announces 'Modest Relief' in Iran Sanctions

'Imposing additional sanctions now will only risk derailing our efforts to resolve this issue peacefully.'

Iran and West 'Closer' to Agreeing on Deal Implementation

Iran and world power representatives agree on how to implement the nuclear deal, but stamps of approval from each country are still needed.

Iran, World Powers Resume Talks on Geneva Deal

Iranian, EU and U.S. negotiators gather in Geneva for their highest-level talks since the nuclear deal was reached.

Khameini Reveals Tactic Behind Nuclear Talks

Iranian Supreme Leader admits talks with 'Satan' US are for expedience to relieve pressure and deceive, using Islamic taqiyya tactic.

Dispute on Centrifuges Disrupts Iran-P5+1 Talks

Negotiations on implementing the deal to freeze parts of Iran's nuclear program have run into problems over centrifuge research.

New Iran Sanctions Bill Gains Support in the Senate

A bill to slap new sanctions on Iran has gained support since December, but probably not enough to prevent Obama from vetoing it.

'Nuclear Bomb Necessary to Put Down Israel'

Iranian cleric and lawmaker reveals that Iran 'needs' a nuclear weapon to 'wipe Israel off the map'; also reveals US 'need' for Iran deal.

Arutz Sheva Interview

Congressman Battles to Restore 'Backbone' in US Foreign Policy

Congressman fronts bipartisan effort to stop 'dangerous' shift in US policy, says Obama no longer interested in preventing nuclear Iran.

Report: Iran Deal to be Implemented As of January 20

Experts from Iran and the P5+1 group have chosen January 20 to begin implementing the Geneva deal, reports Iranian media.

Rouhani Optimistic About Nuclear Talks

Talks between Iran and world powers could generate positive results "within two months", predicts Iran's president.

Iran, P5+1 to Resume Talks Today

Iranian official: We may need 45%-enriched uranium fuel for making small submarine engines.

Iranian MPs: Speed Up Nuke Program if US Ups Sanctions

The Majlis would direct Iran’s nuclear agency to enrich uranium to 60%, if US Congress adopts new sanctions legislation.

Netanyahu: Lebanon Rocket Fire a 'Double War Crime'

Prime Minister calls on Lebanese government to stop harboring terrorists, enabling civilian deaths.

'We All Have to be Raoul Wallenberg'

Dr. Joseph Frager, in an interview, explains the need for the Jewish people to become 'heroes' in the fight against a nuclear Iran.

'If the Sanctions Would Persist, Iran Would Collapse'

Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz praises damage done to Iran through sanctions, declares that 'The Middle East has gone mad.'

Iran Considers Moving Capital From Tehran

City of 12 million suffers from pollution, overcrowding and earthquake dangers. Parliament accepts proposal amid doubt over high costs.

Iran, P5+1 Temporarily Suspend Talks

Iran's foreign minister and the EU's top diplomat agree to postpone talks on implementing nuclear deal unitl after the Christmas holiday.

Clinton: Israeli Criticism – Good for America

Israel’s criticism of Iran deal helps American diplomacy, former Secretary of State says.

Iran: Talks with West Are Making 'Slow Progress'

Technical talks between Iran and world powers are making progress but slowly, says Iranian deputy foreign minister.

Report: Putin Backs Israel's Security Needs in Middle East

Maariv report claims in private meeting Netanyahu and Putin forged security pact for Israel's safety.

Iran-West Nuclear Talks Resume in Geneva

Iran and six world powers resume expert-level talks in Geneva, a week after Iran pulled out of the talks over a new United States blacklist.

Obama Threatens Veto as Senators Promote New Iran Sanctions

White House threatened to use its veto power against legislation that would impose new sanctions on Iran.