Iran

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 Ambassador Thomas Nides:

'We understand Iran's aggression, we won't tie Israel's hands'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides speaks about Iranian threat at press conference with delegation from US Congress.

Iranian lawmaker:

'We will consider other options if no deal is reached'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.

Iranian hackers:

'We obtained medical information of the head of the Mossad'

Iranian hacker group claims to have obtained part of a comprehensive medical examination undergone by Mossad chief David Barnea.

Iran arrests 12 Bahai members on espionage charges

Iranian security forces arrest 12 followers of banned Bahai faith, accuses them of being "Zionist spies".

In first:

IDF allows Iranian media outlet to enter Iron Dome base

IDF allows Iranian opposition channel to enter military base in southern Israel, speak with commander and soldiers.

European official:

'The Iranian response was totally unreasonable'

European official tells Axios: Iranian response can only be read as they do not want to close this deal.

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

European Commission confirms it distributed Iran's response in nuclear talks to all other participants in the negotiations.

As Iran nuclear talks continues, Israel buys 4 refueling tankers

Israel's air force to acquire four refueling aircraft, extending the operational range of warplanes for long-range strategic strikes.

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.

Over 5,000 ex-Israeli officers urge Biden not to sign Iran deal

Former defense officials urge Biden not to sign renewed Iran nuclear deal out of concern it would endanger security of Israel and region.

AP photographer fled Iran after capturing images of Jewish life

He captured rare images of Jewish life in Iran. Then he fled, fearing for his safety.

EU foreign policy chief:

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.

IAEA report:

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.

Russia experiencing ‘numerous failures’ with Iranian drones

Shipment of Iranian drones to be used in Ukraine war giving Russian operators major technical issues.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.

IAEA report:

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.

Watch: Lapid says Netanyahu's anti-Iran 'meddling' hurt Israel

While Netanyahu alleges the current government botched the Iran issue, Lapid accuses his predecessor of hurting relations with the US.

Watch:

Iranian TV displays military's latest drone exercises

Iranian military boasts it has 150 drones, including “elimination” drones.

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.

'We need a better agreement'

Lapid blames Netanyahu for Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister calls for 'credible military threat' to pressure Tehran into 'better deal', while blaming Netanyahu for current deal.

Intelligence experts:

Prepare for a military confrontation with Iran

Former top intelligence officials warn that the military option is the only one left once the superpowers sign the nuclear deal.

Weapons warehouse targeted in Syria airstrike

Alleged Israeli strike targeted weapons warehouse located within research center, destroyed over 1,000 medium-range missiles, report says.

Macron:

'Now the ball is in Iran's court'

French President says the fate of nuclear deal is up to Iran, and that an agreement would be "useful" even if it doesn't settle everything.

Report:

Lapid reprimanded Mossad chief following criticism of US

Lapid reportedly told Mossad chief that his criticism of US administration was not in line with official Israeli talking points.

US National Security Council:

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

Gantz:

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

Biden:

'US strikes in Syria meant to protect American personnel'

Biden tells Pelosi that air strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to disrupt attacks against US and partners.

Gantz takes off for US:

'I will convey a clear message on negotiations with Iran'

Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.

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.

US Army:

'We attacked infrastructure in Syria used by IRGC'

US military says it carried out a strike in Deir al-Zor against infrastructure facilities used by IRGC-affiliated groups.

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.

US official: Iran dropped some demands for nuclear deal

'Iran conceded on issues they've been holding onto from the beginning,' senior US official tells Reuters.

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.

Reports in Iran:

Senior IRGC member killed in Syria

Iranian media outlets report that Abolfazl Alijani, who served as a military adviser in Syria, was killed in Aleppo.

EU: United States likely to support Iran nuclear deal proposal

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell predicts White House will sign on to proposal to save deal as early as this week.

Karish gas platform

‘Israeli concessions to Lebanon project a dangerous weakness’

Middle East expert: Israel's conduct towards Lebanon invites an escalation of threats from Hezbollah and its patrons in Tehran.

Iran accuses: US dragging its feet on nuclear deal

'West needs agreement more than we do,' spokesman for Iranian Foreign Min. says.

Western leaders discuss efforts to revive Iran deal

Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.

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.

Major Tehran art museum shuttered due to insect infestation

First show of Western art since Islamic Revolution halted after Tehran museum infested with paper eating bugs.

B’nai Brith urges Canada to list Iranian AMIA bombing suspects

Advocacy org calls on government to use legal authority to freeze assets and bar suspects from entering Canada.

US orgs to Biden: Deny visas to 'brutal Iranian regime'

Eighteen prominent US orgs led by ZOA pen letter calling on President Biden to deny entry visas to Iranian president and his entourage.

Ambassador to Azerbaijan:

'Take the threats of the murderous Iranian regime seriously'

Following attack on Salman Rushdie, Israel’s ambassador to Azerbaijan urges the world to confronting Iranian terrorism.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran says Salman Rushdie brought attack on himself

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says author targeted for over 30 years by Iranian Fatwa calling for his murder 'insulted Islam.'

US coalition forces repel drone attack on base in Syria

US-led coalition forces fighting remnants of ISIS fought off multiple drone attacks on base in Syria.

Iranian media suggests Rushdie stabbing was a 'US plot'

Ultra-conservative Iranian papers speculate that a US plot may have been behind stabbing of novelist Salman Rushdie.

Blinken blasts Iran following Rushdie attack

US Secretary of State: Iranian state institutions have incited violence against Rushdie for generations.

Report:

Rushdie stabber was in direct contact with IRGC

Officials say man accused of stabbing author in New York had been in direct contact with IRGC members on social media.

British PM candidate:

'Attack on Rushdie should serve as a wake-up call to the West'

Former British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak: Iran’s reaction to attack on Rushdie strengthens the case for proscribing the IRGC.

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Iran may accept final compromise worked out in Vienna to save 2015 agreement, local media report.

Israel concerned over foreign interference in elections

Shin Bet reportedly concerned that Iranian and Russian elements will interfere in November Knesset elections.

Palestinian analyst: Gulf States may get obliterated by Iran

A commentator on 'Palestine Today' in Gaza says the Gulf States may suffer a 'similar fait to Ukraine' for mending ties with Israel.

Israeli woman accused of spying for Iran attempts suicide

Shabak announced months ago it had foiled a plot by Iran to recruit Israeli women to spy against Israel. Suspect in critical condition.