Iran Nuclear Deal

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.

State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence

Senior State Department official says Iran's actions show it is not serious about nuclear negotiations with western powers in Vienna.

Ya'alon criticizes Bennett: We mustn't openly confront the US

Former Defense Minister: I think we should not confront the Americans. We should say what we want to say behind closed doors.

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Europe frustrated with Iran's demands at nuclear talks

As indirect talks between US and Iran adjourn, European officials voice dismay over Iran's new demands.

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

IAEA: Iran now using advanced centrifuges to enrich urarium

Iran using advanced centrifuges banned in 2015 deal at Fordow plant even as Vienna negotiations resume.

'We should have attacked Iran - no doubt about it'

"Now Iran is closer than ever to getting the bomb; the rest of the world is going to capitulate out of fear," expert predicts.

IDF spokesman: 'We're accelerating our plans against Iran'

Brig.-Gen Ran Kochav: "IDF is preparing for all eventualities, focusing on preventing Iran from becoming a threshold state."

Iran: US must lift Trump-era sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.

Israel warns US: Iran preparing to enrich weapons-grade uranium

Report: Israel shared intelligence with US and European allies that Iran is taking steps to prepare to enrich uranium to 90% purity.

Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction

Spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces: We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.

Israel, UK vow to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon

In joint article, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stress commitment to prevent Iran from a nuclear weapon.

PM: Government 'speaks with one voice' on Iran

"Israel is extremely concerned about potential billions flooding into Iran," says PM. "We are conveying this message in every possibly way."

US envoy: We won't allow Iran to boost nuclear program

US special envoy Robert Malley: We will pressure Iran if it uses nuclear talks as pretext to accelerate its nuclear program.

Iran: Agreement can be reached if all sanctions are lifted

Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterates his country wants the lifting of all sanctions in a verifiable process.

Israel to US: Don't settle for partial deal with Iran

Israeli sources worried US administration preparing the ground for agreement to remove sanctions from Iran, but leave nuclear threat as-is.

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet

US special envoy Robert Malley says US willing to lift sanctions on Iran, but will respond accordingly if it continues to drag its feet.