Iran Nuclear Deal

White House spokesperson: Israel will make its own decisions

White House press secretary says the Iranian attack on Israeli-managed ship will not affect nuclear negotiations with Iran.

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

During his last TV appearance as president, Rouhani said UN Security Council was ready for war when he chose to enter into negotiations.

US pessimistic about chances of restoring Iran nuclear deal

Officials in the Biden administration have turned sharply pessimistic about their chances of quickly restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.

German FM: Iran is delaying the nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister warns the option to revive the 2015 nuclear deal will not remain open forever.

Blinken: Talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely

Secretary of State: We're committed to diplomacy, but this process cannot go on indefinitely. The ball remains in Iran's court.

US official: Iran won't get a better deal

Senior US official says the window for reaching a deal with Iran won't be open for much longer.

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

France warns that Iran is endangering the chance of reaching an agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.

US blasts 'outrageous' comments by Iran

Biden administration lashes out at Iran for accusing the US of delaying prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks.

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

Iranian deputy minister says Vienna talks 'must await new administration,' promises prisoner swap will occur Sunday if US, UK, cooperate.

White House official: Netanyahu is damaging US-Israel relations

Former PM's criticisms of current administration make Democratic Party less sympathetic to Israel, official says.

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.

Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions

Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.

Report: Iran nuclear talks won't resume until August

Sources say nuclear talks between world powers and Iran are not likely to resume until after new Iranian president is sworn in.

US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran

State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.

Biden and Khamenei’s nail-biting game

Irani's mullahs are gradually moving to the final stage of their North Korean-style brinkmanship strategy, upping the heat on the US. Op-ed.

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

In historic first, Reza Pahlavi asks Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs to keep up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

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Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Biden’s Iran vow will ring hollow without change in Armenia

Armenia has been empowering Iran to circumvent sanctions, but that can and should be stopped now that Pashinyan was reelected.. Op-ed.

German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.

Former CIA chief: 'Iran testing Biden'

Fox News talks to former CIA station chief who says Iran has no incentive to return to nuclear deal, rips Biden for 'lack of leadership.'

Deputy IAEA director to visit Iran

The visit comes amid tensions over curbs on the IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites in Iran.

Former Chief of Staff: Iran dangerously close to nuclear weapon

Gadi Eizenkot warns that Iran is dangerously close to acquiring a nuclear weapon, implicitly criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

Iran in no rush to reach nuclear agreement

Spokesman for Iran's outgoing government says they are not in a rush to push the negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Watch: Lapid presses U.S. on Iran, Blinken urges help for Gaza

Foreign Minister Lapid met with US secretary of state in Rome Sunday, marking the first face-to-face meeting between the two.

Iran: We will never hand images of nuclear sites to IAEA

Iranian Parliament speaker makes clear Tehran will not hand over images from its nuclear sites to UN nuclear watchdog.

US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

Blinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA.

IAEA waiting for Iran's response on extension of monitoring deal

IAEA wants immediate response from Iran on extending monitoring agreement that expired on Thursday.

Kochavi ends visit to US

IDF Chief of Staff reiterated Israel's concerns over Iran nuclear deal in meetings with US defense officials.

Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA deal after it expires

Iranian official says decision on extending monitoring deal with IAEA will come after the deal expires on June 24.

Kochavi slams US intention to rejoin Iran nuclear deal

IDF Chief of Staff meets US defense officials to convince them to consider other methods of stopping Iranian nuclear threat.

‘Too soft on Iran’

Opposition leader Netanyahu blasted the new government's 'toothless approach' towards dealing with Washington’s policy of engaging Iran.

Saudi FM to IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear sites should be inspected

Saudi Foreign Minister meets IAEA chief, underlines importance of comprehensive inspection of all Iranian nuclear sites.

IDF Chief raises objection to nuke deal in Washington

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi returns to Israel after meeting US defense officials in Washinton DC.

EU official: Deal with Iran is close, but we're not there yet

Top diplomats say further progress was made at talks with Iran in Vienna, but deal not close.

Iran nuclear talks close to agreement but differences remain

Top Iranian negotiator says indirect negotiations with the US on reviving 2015 nuclear deal have come closer than ever to an agreement.

Iran: We have 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60%

Iran says it has made 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60% and 108 kg of uranium enriched to 20% purity.

3rd Iranian debate: Hard-liners vow to return to nuclear deal

While hard-liners promised to return to deal, liberal-leaning candidate warned that a win for ultra-conservatives would result in sanctions.

Blinken: Hundreds of sanctions will remain on Iran

Secretary of State says "hundreds" of US sanctions will remain on Iran even if the United States rejoins the 2015 nuclear deal.

Blinken: Iran's 'breakout time' for nuclear weapons could shrink

Secretary of State warns that Iran is "galloping forward" with its nuclear program.

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Britain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites.

US expects sixth round of indirect talks with Iran

State Department spokesman says hurdles remain in talks to return Iran to compliance with 2015 agreement.

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Iranian President says a breakthrough to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before he leaves office in August require a "will" beyond his power.

IAEA: Iran has failed to explain uranium traces

UN's atomic watchdog says in new report that Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites.

CNBC: Hamas ceasefire a possible precursor to Iran deal?

Former foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu says US peace efforts could signal run-up to final touches being put on Iran nuclear deal.

Republicans seek congressional approval before Iran deal

Measure in the Senate would require Biden administration to obtain congressional approval before inking a deal with Iran.

Iran, IAEA make deal to keep cameras in nuclear sites

Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency extend deal on surveillance cameras at Tehran’s atomic sites by one month.

Time running out on Iran nuclear deal talks

A three-month time limit was set by Iran is set to expire on May 21 as Iran tries to pressure the US to lift sanctions.

Iran publicly confirms negotiations with Saudi Arabia

Talk aimed at lowering tensions between the two longstanding rivals have so far not reached any deal.

Iran: US must remove the banking sanctions against us

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran calls on to remove banking sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Biden: Iran is approaching nuclear talks seriously

Comments come as world powers hold fourth round of high-level talks aimed at bringing US back into the nuclear deal with Iran.

Biden weighing unfreezing $1 billion for Iran

Sources say Biden administration is weighing unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds that the country could use for humanitarian relief.

Biden's strategy: Disengage with Middle East to focus on China?

With the new administration completing its first 100 days in office, experts say a new Middle East strategy appears to be taking shape.

Iran: Sanctions on oil, banks and individuals will be lifted

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran expects US sanctions on oil, banks and most individuals and institutions to be lifted.

'Talks with Iran are in an unclear place'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says it is still uncertain if an agreement with Iran will be reached.

State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthrough

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no agreement yet regarding a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Israel must not stand idly by

If Washington returns to the Iran nuclear deal, we must stand up and warn that it is a threat not only to Israel but to the world. Op-ed.

'US and Israel have policy of no surprises'

White House national security adviser: US and Israel disagree about Iran deal but have an understanding to ensure there are "no surprises".