US plays down expectations for talks with Iran
State Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.
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State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on Iran
State Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.
US ready to review key sanctions on Iran
State Department spokesman: US ready to review key sanctions on Iran if it comes into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.
Iranian official reiterates: No direct or indirect talks with US
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: Iran will not accept any step-by-step plan to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement.
Iran rejects any talks with US
Iran says it will not hold any meeting with the US during session in Vienna next week with the remaining participants in 2015 nuclear deal.
Officials: US open to discussing wider deal with Iran
Western officials believe Iran may wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Report: Biden to offer Iran some sanctions relief
Sources say Biden will ask Iran to halt some of its nuclear activities in exchange for some relief from US economic sanctions.
US senators: Iran agreement should address other issues too
43 senators from both parties call on Biden to work toward international agreement that addresses issues beyond just Iran's nuclear program.
Khamenei: The US promises have no credibility
Iran's Supreme Leader: The US will only return to its commitments under 2015 deal once Washington fully removes the sanctions.
US charges 10 Iranians for evading sanctions
US authorities charge 10 Iranians for evading sanctions by concealing more than $300 million in transactions over 20 years.
US and Iran holding indirect diplomacy
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reveals the US and Iran have begun indirect diplomacy on 2015 Iran deal.
US: We will not offer Iran unilateral incentives
State Department spokesman: We will not offer Iran unilateral incentives to persuade it to resume compliance with nuclear deal.
Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iranian officials
Heads of Conference of Presidents laud US sanctions that were imposed on two senior members of IRGC.
140 lawmakers to Biden: Take 'comprehensive' approach to Iran
Bipartisan group of 140 House lawmakers say new agreement with Iran should address other threats besides the nuclear one.
US blacklists two Iranians for violations of human rights
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against two IRGC members for "their involvement in gross violations of human rights".
Iran rejects European offer for direct talks with US
Iran says "time is not right" to hold talks with US given its recent actions.
Germany urges Iran to accept US overtures
Germany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.
US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'
State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States.
South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with US
Iran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.
Blinken: US will seek to strengthen and extend Iran deal
Secretary of State: US remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy is the best path.
Iran studying EU proposal for talks with US
Iran says it is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between members of the 2015 nuclear deal and the United States.
'Our position on the nuclear deal hasn't changed'
Prime Minister Netanyahu warns that a US return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal would pave Iran’s path to nuclear weapons.
White House accepts Europe's offer to mediate talks with Iran
White House spokeswoman makes clear US has no plan to withdraw sanctions against Iran ahead of talks on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Biden: We must address Iran's destabilizing activities
US President says his administration is prepared to re-engage in negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program.
US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran
US tells Security Council it is rescinding Trump administration move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear deal
State Department says US would accept invitation from EU to meet Iran and discuss its nuclear program.
Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran
Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.
Khamenei: We will demand actions from the US
Iran’s Supreme Leader says Iran will not be satisfied with just words from the US as a condition for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.
Blinken: Path to diplomacy with Iran is open
Secretary of State says path to diplomacy with Iran over 2015 nuclear deal is open, but won't specify say if contacts have already begun.
Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'
Iranian Foreign Minister warns US time is running out to reach agreement on nuclear program.
Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US
"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.
Sources: US weighing 'wide array' of ideas on Iran deal
Sources say US considering option where both sides take small steps short of full compliance with the 2015 deal in order to buy time.
Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister says the onus is on the Biden administration to live up to the 2015 nuclear deal.
French President offers to mediate between US and Iran
French President Emmanuel Macron: I will do whatever I can to support any initiative from the US side to re-engage in dialogue with Iran.
Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top court
Iranian President applauds International Court of Justice ruling that it can hear Iran’s case against the US.
UN court rules it can hear Iran's case against US
International Court of Justice says it can hear a case brought by Iran against the US sanctions imposed by Trump.
US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear deal
State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US
Mohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal.
Turkey hopes US will return to Iran nuclear deal
Turkish Foreign Minister expresses hope the Biden administration returns to 2015 Iran deal and lifts sanctions on Iran.
'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'
White House reiterates Biden administration’s stance that Iran must resume compliance with 2015 agreement before negotiations on new deal.
Biden names Robert Malley as Iran envoy
Malley has drawn criticism over concerns that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel.
Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct
US Secretary of State speaks with Israel's Foreign Minister, tells reporters that Iran must resume complying with the Iran deal.
France: Iran must comply with 2015 deal
French official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement.
Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with Iran
US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.
Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran
French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.
Iran's FM: We will not cooperate with the US on Israel
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran may cooperate with the US on issues such as oil and security in the Gulf, but not on Israel.
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's FM: Trump is relegated to the dustbin of history
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrates end of Trump's term.
'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.
Report: Biden considering Robert Malley as Iran envoy
Malley was critical of the killing of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
'Iran poses a threat to our allies'
Lloyd Austin warns: If Iran were to get nuclear capability, most every problem we deal with in the region would be tougher to deal with.
Iran's FM: We don't shy from crushing aggressors
Iranian Foreign Minister issues a warning to the US after it deploys B-52 bomber aircraft to the Middle East.
Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda
Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.
Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors
Senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will expel nuclear inspectors from its territory if US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.
Khamenei bars US and British vaccines
Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.
Iran's FM: Israel will attack US forces in Iraq to provoke war
Mohammad Javad Zarif claims to have intelligence showing Israel will attack US forces in Iraq
'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'
Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.
Iran's FM: Trump trying to create a 'pretext for war'
Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes US President a day after the US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East.
US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East
Move comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran ahead of first anniversary of elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region
Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".