Iran Nuclear Deal

Zarif to Biden: Return to deal without demanding concessions

Iran’s Foreign Minister urges Biden to "choose a better path" by returning to 2015 nuclear deal without renegotiating it.

'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'

In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.

Amb. Friedman: Return to Iran deal could harm peace process

Outgoing US Ambassador to Israel says Abraham Accords were possible because parties saw US strength.

Will Biden return to Iran Deal?

Head of faculty on Int. Communications at Bar Ilan wonders if Biden team will return to Iran Deal or learn lessons from previous admins.

French FM: US and Iran must return to nuclear deal

French Foreign Minister: Iran is in the process of acquiring nuclear weapons, time to bring Iran and the US back into 2015 deal.

'Israel will attack Iran if US re-enters nuclear deal'

Likud MK Tzahi Hanegbi says Israel will ensure its safety if 'left alone' by the incoming US gov't.

'Back to the Future?' How will Pres. Biden influence the region?

While some regional leaders believe 'not much will change' under Biden admin, Israel & Gulf states fearful of return to Iran Deal.

Iran starts work on uranium metal-based fuel

The move marks Iran’s latest breach of the nuclear deal it signed with six major powers in 2015.

'Welcome, Biden?' Iran puts on show of force, expels inspectors

The IRGC unveils a series of new missile basis on its southern border in what may constitute a warning to the incoming US President.

Hamas seeks validation, wants to integrate with PA

Hamas leader sends letters to UN and leaders of friendly countries in attempt to win support for integration with PLO.

Iran rolls out 1,000 additional centrifuges

Move comes just one day after Iran resumed uranium enrichment at underground Fordow facility.

EU will strengthen attempts to revive Iran nuclear deal

European Union denounces Iran's violations of 2015 nuclear deal but says it will strengthen its attempts to keep the deal alive.

Iran officially announces resumption of uranium enrichment

Iranian Foreign Minister: Our measures are fully reversible when all sides comply with 2015 deal.

Iran tells IAEA it will enrich uranium at 20%

Iran tells UN nuclear watchdog it intends to enrich uranium to up to 20% purity.

Biden, the nuclear deal and the dicey decision

An unconditional return to the structurally and fundamentlly flawed Iran agreement would be a major political win for the mullahs. Op-ed..

Germany pressuring Biden to re-enter Iran Deal

With under a month to go before Biden takes office, Germany is pushing new administration to reach 'comprehensive nuclear deal' with Iran.

Watch: Trump warns Iran over embassy attack - US strike coming?

Pres. Trump may be more likely than ever to launch a military strike against Iran as his time in office continues to dwindle.

150 Democrats urge Biden to rejoin Iran deal

150 House Democrats sign letter sent to Biden which expresses support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran’s nuclear program.

Watch: Iran-backed militias fire missiles at US embassy

Fox News reports the US has sent guided-missile submarine to Persian Gulf after Baghdad embassy attacked again, 1 civilian killed.

Signatories to Iran nuclear deal preparing for US return

Iran, China, Russia, Germany, France and the UK acknowledge possible US return to 2015 deal which Iran has been breaching.

IAEA chief: There have been too many breaches of Iran deal

Head of UN atomic watchdog says reviving 2015 deal would require a new agreement on how Iran's breaches should be reversed.

US Middle East envoy: No more peace deals if Biden appeases Iran

Hook says Trump only succeeded in brokering deals due to "restoring the military option as a deterrent."

UK government urged to spearhead efforts to replace Iran deal

Group of UK lawmakers say 2015 deal is "a shell of an agreement", urge government to work to broker a replacement.

Iran rules out renegotiating nuclear deal

Iranian government spokesman says nuclear deal was already discussed in detail five years ago.

'Israel is very comfortable with sale of F-35s to UAE'

Ambassador Ron Dermer says he is more concerned about US possibly returning to Iran deal than about its sale of F-35 jets to the UAE.

Germany calls for negotiations with Iran on broader deal

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas expresses hope that Biden will change US policy on Iran.

Iran to install hundreds of advanced centrifuges

IAEA says in new report that Iran plans to continue to breach 2015 deal with world powers.

Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.

Iran passes law banning intl. inspectors

Iranian parliament passes bill giving US until February to lift sanctions in move to pressure incoming Biden Administration.

Biden stands by intention to return to Iran nuclear deal

President-elect tells New York Times: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, other countries in the region would be pressured to get one too.

In wake of assassinations: 'Iran desperate for nuclear deal'

CNBC International interviews Iran expert who discusses killing of Iran's top nuclear scientist, says Iranians suffering from sanctions.

Iranian parliament to government: Suspend nuclear inspections

Iran’s parliament approves bill requiring Iran’s government to suspend nuclear inspections unless sanctions against it are lifted.

Joe Biden and Iran’s mullahs’ nuclear program

I want to emphasize: The US position on the Iran nuclear deal must not be an arena for fights between Democrats and Republicans.Op-ed.

Iran assassination: Last chance to block return of nuclear deal

Israeli defense expert says Friday's assassination of top nuclear scientist may be last opportunity to prevent return to Iran nuclear deal.

Former ambassador to US: Biden not as bad as Obama

Fmr. Israeli Amb. to US & Fmr Dep. Foreign Minister says we can expect 'more of the same' from Biden admin in terms of peace process.

'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'

Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy dismisses the idea that Biden will re-enter 2015 Iran nuclear deal: It has proven its failure to the entire world.

Netanyahu's message to Biden: No return to original Iran deal

PM urges US not to return to Iran nuclear deal as it was originally negotiated, calls to continue 'unwavering' policy vis-a-vis Iran

Report: Israel preparing for resumption of US-Iran talks

TV report: IDF and Mossad have drawn up plans on how to work together with the US in order to achieve an improved nuclear deal.

Bahrain's FM: Biden must consult us before new Iran deal

Bahrain’s Foreign Minister says he expects Biden administration to consult Gulf states before entering new nuclear deal with Iran.

IAEA report: Iran firing up advanced centrifuges

New report by UN agency finds that Iran continues to breach its 2015 deal with world powers.

'It would be a mistake for Biden to rejoin Iran nuclear deal'

Israeli Ambassador to the US Ron Dermer urges Biden not to have US rejoin 2015 Iran nuclear deal, calling such a move a 'mistake'.

Israel preparing list of demands for new Iran nuclear deal

Officials insist it has no connection with identity of future US President - Trump would have renewed negotiations with Iran too.

Iranian FM: If Biden lifts sanctions, we'll fulfill nuclear deal

Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran is ready to discuss how the US can return to 2015 deal.

The Iranian nuclear threat gets louder

IAEA's report shows uranium at 4.5% purity, more than the agreement ceiling.The mullahs are showing us that they can go higher. Op-ed.

A Palestinian stratagem not lost on the Iranians

The truth lies in FDR's dictate: No man can tame a tiger into a kitten by stroking it. There can be no appeasment with ruthlessnes. Op-ed.

'I hope Biden will have the courage to return to the Iran deal'

Former Prime Minister says he prefers Biden's attitude to Israel-PA conflict over Trump's.

Jewish leaders dismayed by newest IAEA report on Iran

Conference of Presidents: Before entering into new negotiations with Iran, US and world leaders must consider whether it can be trusted.

'Israel could attack Iran before Biden takes office'

Former National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster warns Biden against rejoining Iran nuclear deal: It would be a really big mistake.

IAEA report: Iran continues to violate nuclear deal

UN’s atomic watchdog says Iran continues to increase its stockpile of low-enriched uranium far beyond limits set in 2015 nuclear deal.

German FM: US has opportunity to rejoin Iran deal

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas: US under Biden has opportunity to rejoin Iran nuclear accord.

Rejoining Iran deal 'high on Biden's agenda', says former aide

Former senior aide to US president-elect says he believes a two-state solution is better than a one-state solution.

Days of Netanyahu's 'blank check' have ended

Yedioth Ahronot's Itamar Eichner: While Biden may not be as bad for Israel as Obama, if elected, next 4 yrs won't be walk in the park.

IAEA chief: Iran doesn't have enough uranium for one bomb

IAEA chief says Iran continues to enrich uranium but does not at this stage have enough enriched uranium to make one nuclear bomb.

Saudi Arabia: Deal with Iran needs to preserve non-proliferation

Saudi Arabia says any nuclear deal with Iran has to continue efforts aimed at making the Middle East free of mass destruction weapons.

IAEA inspectors to visit second Iran nuclear site in a few days

Head of UN's nuclear watchdog says inspectors will visit second of two Iranian sites where undeclared nuclear activity may have taken place.

Iran says it has 1,044 active centrifuges at Fordow plant

Iran announced last year it would renew uranium enrichment activities at Fordow in response to US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA: Iran's enriched uranium at more than 10 times the limit

UN's nuclear watchdog says that Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium stands at more than ten times the limit set down in 2015 deal.

Iran, world powers agree to work to preserve nuclear deal

Representatives of Iran and the world powers meet in Vienna for the first time since US initiated "snapback" mechanism.

'IAEA has important responsibility in keeping nuclear deal'

Iranian president hails agreement in which his country agreed to allow IAEA inspectors access to nuclear sites.

Exposé: Iran's $150 b. from the US is $300 m.per dead US soldier

Proof Biden knew Iran had killed 500 US soldiers 5 days before the Iran deal was passed. He knowingly desecrated their memory. Op-ed.