State Department spokesman:
'A deal with Iran is not imminent'
State Department spokesperson: We’ve heard nothing to suggest Iran is prepared to change its approach, so no deal is in the offing.
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White House spokesman:
'No imminent revival of Iran nuclear deal'
White House spokesman John Kirby says revival of 2015 agreement is not likely anytime in the near future.
State Department:
'Iran nuclear deal is not our focus right now'
US State Department spokesperson Ned Price: The Iranians have made very clear that this is not a deal that they have been prepared to make.
US sanctions seven Iranian officials over protest crackdown
Sanctions target Interior Minister, Communications Minister and five senior security officials.
Survey:
Most Americans support diplomacy with Iran
Wide-ranging survey finds nearly 79 percent of US voters believe the United States should continue to pursue negotiations with Iran.
Iran:
'It is still possible to revive 2015 nuclear deal'
Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry: If the other side shows political will, it is possible that a deal will be reached.
Biden:
'We will impose further costs on Iran'
US President vows another response to Iran's violent crackdown against protesters.
US sanctions firms involved in shipping Iranian oil
The move is the latest attempt by Washington to bring Tehran back to negotiations on a return to 2015 nuclear deal.
US official:
'Nuclear talks have hit a wall because of Iran's stance'
State Department official says nothing has happened this week to suggest Iran is willing to change its stance.
Pompeo to INN:
'No evidence this administration is listening to Israel on Iran'
Former US Secretary of State: Biden admin appears intent on giving Iran hundreds of billions of dollars. That would be an enormous mistake.
Iran blasts US charges against three citizens over cyberattacks
Iran condemns “false accusations” levelled by US against three of its citizens for alleged cyberattacks.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
'Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged'
Iranian Foreign Minister claims the only obstacle to a nuclear deal is "lack of realism on the part of America."
US to IAEA:
'Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks'
US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.
Congressman Zeldin:
'A bad deal with Iran is worse than no deal at all'
Republican candidate for New York Governor on proposed Iran deal: This is actually worse than the original agreement.
Blinken:
'Iran deal not likely in the near term'
US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.
US official in closed talks:
'Iran deal won't be signed before midterm elections - if at all'
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'We will not compromise on any of our red lines'
Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.
White House:
'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'
White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.
Iran insists:
'Our response to the US was constructive and clear'
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.
US lawmakers to Biden:
'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'
50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.
Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal
Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Another incident at sea
Iran seizes, then releases US ship in the Gulf
Iranian ship seizes American military unmanned research vessel, then releases it after patrol boat and helicopter deployed to the location.
White House official:
'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'
White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.
Ted Cruz:
'Deal is designed to let Ayatollah cheat to a nuclear arsenal'
Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".
Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal
Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.
Top White House official:
'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'
US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.
Cruz on Iran nuclear deal:
'I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal'
Senator Ted Cruz warns against new Iran deal: Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled by this deal.
State Department:
'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'
State Department spokesperson Ned Price expresses some optimism about prospects of Iran nuclear deal, but says that divisions remain.
US official:
'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'
US official says Iran has officially dropped demand that IRGC be removed from State Department blacklist.
Pompeo to Biden:
'Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US'
Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.
Iran:
'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'
Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.
Iran:
'US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless'
Iran rejects US announcement that Iranian operative plotted to murder John Bolton.
Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals
Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's President plans New York visit despite US sanctions
Ebrahim Raisi plans to travel to New York for UN General Assembly next month despite US sanctions against him.
US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran
US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'We want economic guarantees from the US'
Iran’s Foreign Minister says his country wants economic guarantees as part of nuclear deal so as not to be "stung twice" the same way.
US general warns:
'Iran could resume attacks against the US and its allies'
Top US Air Force general in the Middle East says that if Iran resumes attacks in the region, they could lead to a new escalation.
Iran:
'US used 'Iranophobia' to create regional tensions'
Iran accuses US of using "Iranophobia" to create regional tension during Biden's visit to the Middle East.
Iran:
'No regional security as long as US protects fake Israel'
Iran fires back after Biden and Lapid sign declaration pledging to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
Iranian FM:
'We remain serious about reviving nuclear deal'
Iranian Foreign Minister: We can reach the final point of the agreement in the near future with realism from the American side.
Iran orders US to pay compensation for deaths of scientists
Iranian court demands US pay $4 billion to the families of Iranian nuclear scientists who were killed in targeted attacks.
Three Iranian vessels buzz US ships in the Gulf
Three IRGC vessels come close to two American ships, divert after warning sign.
Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.
US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers
Chinese and Indian brokers targeted as well, though US says it is still committed to diplomacy with Iran.
Biden assures senators:
'Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if needed'
Biden administration officials assure senators the US would ramp up sanctions on Iran if needed.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'
Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.
Blinken:
'Iran's actions complicate efforts to restore nuclear deal'
US Secretary of State criticizes Iran’s removal of cameras that monitor its nuclear program.
Blinken:
'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'
US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'Zionist regime has taken US foreign policy hostage'
Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Israel of preventing a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
US envoy:
'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'
Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.
UN expert:
'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'
Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".
Former US Defense Secretary:
'Trump sought to kill a senior Iranian military officer'
In new memoir, Mark Esper claims Trump wanted to eliminate a senior Iranian military officer shortly before 2020 election.
Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list
Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.
State Department:
'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'
State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.
Iranian commander:
'The US has no place in the Gulf'
Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."
White House clarifies:
'Psaki was talking about Iran's breakout time'
White House clarifies press secretary's remarks about US concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
White House:
'We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks'
White press secretary says the time needed for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon is down from about a year.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'We are not far from a good nuclear agreement'
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says his country will not retreat from its “red lines” in indirect talks with the US.
Iranian general:
'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'
IRGC Navy Commander says US has made "regular offers" to lift sanctions and make other concessions.
State Department:
'Iran will have to address our concerns'
State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.