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Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.
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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".
Iranian presidential candidate willing to meet Biden
Former Iranian Central Bank chief says he’d be willing to meet US President but “America needs to send better and stronger signals”.
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.
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.
US vessel fires warning shots at Iranian boats
13 Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy boats approach seven US vessels in Strait of Hormuz.
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.
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.
Biden considering wholesale rollback of sanctions on Iran
Biden administration considering a near wholesale rollback of sanctions in a bid to get Iran to return to compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.
US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the Gulf
US military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf.
Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in Syria
Former Secretary of State says allegations that he informed Zarif of Israeli operations in Syria are "unequivocally false".
Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions relief
Senior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove.
US and EU: More work needed to revive Iran deal
Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the "negotiations have achieved 60-70 percent progress."
Iranian official confirms progress in nuclear talks
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says "new understanding" appears to be taking shape in talks regarding US return to 2015 deal.
Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'
Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity.
US still committed to nuclear negotiations with Iran
White House criticizes Tehran's "provocative" statement that it will ramp up uranium enrichment but says it remains committed to talks.
US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on Iran
Top national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran.
Little progress made in talks on Iran nuclear deal
Talks aimed at bringing US back into 2015 nuclear deal with Iran end in Vienna without progress.
