US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail
White House press secretary: The President asked the national security team to be prepared in case diplomacy fails.
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US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran 'not going well'
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says there's no path yet for US to return to Iran nuclear deal.
US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'
Biden administration official says Iran's breakout time to nuclear weapon is "really short" and alarming.
Iran's President: We're serious in nuclear talks
Ebrahim Raisi says the US should remove sanctions to show that it is serious about reaching an agreement as well.
US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail
White House Press Secretary says Biden has asked his team to be prepared in the event that diplomacy with Iran fails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb
Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.
US Defense Secretary: We'll consider all options on Iran
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes clear US is committed to solving Iran nuclear issue using diplomacy, but will consider all options.
Two Iranians charged with US election interference
Two suspected Iranian hackers charged in campaign of election interference aimed at intimidating American voters.
US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'
Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to Israeli TV: We have made clear that we will not allow the Iranians to gain access to a nuclear weapon.
US Amb. to UN: We are concerned over Iranian nuclear activity
The United States' ambassador to the UN tells reporters that the US is concerned that Iran is not abiding by its agreements.
US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East
Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.
Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave deal again
Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.
US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker
US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.
US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached
State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.
Blinken on Iran: Diplomacy is still the best way
Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.
Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions
Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.
US sanctions Iran's drone program
US Treasury sanctions Iran, says lethal UAVs from the Revolutionary Guard Corps were used in attacks in the Gulf region.
US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks
White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.
Iran's President: US should lift the sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says US should lift the sanctions on his country to prove it is serious about restarting nuclear talks.
US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'
US State Department spokesman Ned Price: We hope Iran's definition of soon matches our definition of soon.
'If diplomacy with Iran fails, US prepared for other options'
US National Security Advisor to Israeli counterpart: Biden believes diplomacy is the best path with Iran, but there are other options.
Iran: US refused to release $10 billion of our frozen funds
Iran's FM says he insisted the US release Tehran's frozen funds as a sign of good will ahead of nuclear talks, but the US refused.
Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court
Secretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
US to Iran: Allow UN inspectors access
US calls on Iran to stop denying UN nuclear watchdog access to a workshop making centrifuge parts or face diplomatic retaliation.
Iran: We'll return to nuclear negotiations 'very soon'
Iran’s Foreign Minister says country will return to nuclear negotiations but also expresses skepticism about Biden’s real intentions.
US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal
Senior US official says window is still open to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but won't be forever.
Iran warns US: Don't continue Trump's mentality
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman: US administration should know the continuation of Trump's mentality will result in "maximum failure."
Iran to US: Stop your addiction to sanctions
Iran livid after US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap American journalist of Iranian descent.
US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap journalist
Treasury announces sanctions on four Iranian intelligence operatives behind failed plot to kidnap Iranian-American journalist.
Top US negotiator: We can't wait forever for Iran
US envoy Robert Malley makes clear that the Biden administration “can’t wait forever” for Iran to restart nuclear talks.
Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months
Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.
Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations
Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.
Iran: We'll downscale activities if US complies with 2015 deal
Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran will downscale its nuclear activities only if US fully returns to 2015 nuclear deal.
Former Ambassador joins State Department's Iran team
Dan Shapiro joins State Department's Iran team as a senior adviser, will engage in discussions with PM Bennett's office.
Iranian official: Biden illegally threatened us
Senior Iranian security official responds to Biden's remarks to Bennett regarding the talks with Iran on a return to the nuclear deal.
US officials: We'll consider other means if Iran talks fail
Biden administration officials say US will consider using other means to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons should talks fail.
US envoy: We're preparing contingency plans if Iran talks fail
Special envoy Robert Malley says US and European allies could sanction Iran if talks on return to 2015 nuclear deal fail.
US: Iran should return to negotiations on nuclear deal
United States voices alarm over IAEA report which stated that Iran is producing uranium metal.
US urges Iranian President to resume nuclear talks
US urges Ebrahim Raisi to return to talks on both nations resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.
Report: Iran backing out of prisoner swap deal with the US
Iran had been in contact with the Biden admin about exchanging prisoners but is reportedly backing out over what it calls "breaches."
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.
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.
Report: US to sanction Iran’s drones and guided missiles
US officials say a sanctions campaign is planned against Iran’s capabilities for precision strikes using drones and guided missiles.
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.
US condemns Iran's crackdown on protesters
State Department spokesperson: The Iranian people have a right to voice their frustrations and hold their government accountable.
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.
Facebook disrupts Iran-based espionage operation
Social media network says the Iran-based espionage operation targeted defense and aerospace workers in Europe and the United States.
Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions
Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.
US: Iranian agents charged in plot to kidnap journalist
Justice Department announces charges against four Iranian intelligence agents and co-conspirator who plotted to kidnap a journalist.
US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.
Lapid meets US Secretary of State
Lapid to Blinken: We believe the way to discuss disagreements is through direct conversations.
Iran condemns US 'interference' in its affairs
Iran accuses of US interfering in its affairs, after the State Department said last week's presidential election was neither free nor fair.
White House: Biden has no plans to meet Iran's new president
White House press secretary clarifies Biden currently has no plans to meet with Ebrahim Raisi.
US: Iranians were denied a free and fair electoral process
State Department says indirect talks with Iran will continue despite Iranians not getting a "free and fair electoral process".