Iran Nuclear Deal

Khamenei:

'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'

Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.

US sanctions Iran's petrochemical industry

Trump administration sanctions Iran's largest petrochemical company for providing support to Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Israel identifying accelerated uranium enrichment by Iran

TV report: While Iran says it is willing to discuss the nuclear agreement, it is accelerating its uranium enrichment.

Trump: If Iran wants to talk - that's fine

Trump in France: If Iran wants to talk, we'll talk - but they can't have nuclear weapons.

Khamenei: We'll continue to resist US pressure

Iran’s Supreme Leader says his country will continue resisting US economic and political pressure.

May: The US and Britain have the same goal regarding Iran

US President and British Prime Minister discuss the Iranian nuclear threat at a joint press conference in London.

Zarif: War and talks don't go together

Iran’s Foreign Minister: US sanctions are an “economic war”, no talks until sanctions are lifted.

Rouhani: US should 'return to normal state'

Iranian President responds to Pompeo who called on Iran to behave like "a normal nation".

IAEA: Iran's stocks of nuclear materials within limits of deal

International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran's stocks of nuclear materials have increased but are still within the limits set by 2015 deal.

Zarif: We don't seek nuclear weapons

Iranian Foreign Minister claims his country is not seeking nuclear weapons, accuses US of "economic terrorism".

Iranian President suggests referendum over nuclear program

Hassan Rouhani suggests the country could hold a referendum over its nuclear program amid unraveling deal with world powers.

Team which broke into Iranian nuclear archive to receive prize

Israel Defense Prize to be awarded to Mossad crew which broke into the Iranian nuclear archive.

Trump: I don't want to fight, but you can't let Iran have nukes

US President vows not to let Iran get nuclear weapons, but reiterates his reluctance to go to war.

Zarif: US sanctions are 'unacceptable'

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country is exercising "maximum restraint" despite US withdrawal from 2015 nuclear deal.

Rouhani calls for unity to deal with US pressure

Iranian President: The pressures by enemies is unprecedented but we can move past these difficult conditions provided that we are united.

Iran: The US has our phone numbers

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister responds to reports that the White House gave Switzerland Trump's phone number for the Iranians to call.

Iran wants to bring nuclear deal 'back on track'

Iran strikes softer tone a day after reducing commitments to nuclear deal.

EU 'concerned' by Iran's partial withdrawal from JCPOA

EU, British, German, and French foreign ministers issue joint statement after Iran says will not fulfill commitments under nuclear deal.

Pompeo: Iran trying to hold the world hostage

Secretary of State says world should hold Iran accountable for its threat to expand its nuclear program.

France: Iran must respect its commitments

France calls on Iran to respect all its commitments as part of 2015 nuclear deal.

Zarif: Iran will 'diminish commitments' under nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will reduce some “voluntary” commitments within nuclear deal but will not withdraw from it.

France warns Iran it could be sanctioned

France says international sanctions could be reimposed on Iran if it reneges on commitments under 2015 nuclear deal.

US renews Iran sanctions waivers for civilian nuclear work

US renews five of seven sanctions waivers allowing Russia and European nations to conduct civilian nuclear cooperation with Iran.

Iran threatens to quit nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country could leave NPT if the US tightens sanctions against it.

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ANALYSIS: Why Trump and Netanyahu are right on Iran

Iran appears to be restarting weapons-grade uranium enrichment, while building strength in Syria, Iraq and Yemen.

Iranian FM: Iran deal didn't ban uranium enrichment

Responding to threat of sanctions, Iranian FM Zarif hints European countries didn't read nuclear deal, claims deal allowed enrichment.

Report: UN inspected Iran's 'secret atomic warehouse'

Sources say IAEA inspected a site which PM Netanyahu warned was a "secret atomic warehouse" in Tehran.

Iran: Europe is incapable of bypassing US sanctions

Iran's Foreign Minister belittles European powers, say they are incapable of bypassing sanctions imposed on Tehran by US.

US mulling additional sanctions against Iran

Trump administration official says government is considering targeting areas of Iran's economy that have not been hit before.

Khamenei: Europeans stabbed us in the back

Iran's Supreme Leader blasts Europe, says trade mechanism meant to bypass US sanctions is a "bitter joke".

5 Democratic presidential candidates pledge to rejoin Iran deal

Major Democratic 2020 candidates say they will rejoin Iran nuclear deal which President Trump withdrew from.

Khamenei: We resisted the US sanctions

Iran’s Supreme Leader claims the country successfully resisted the US sanctions.

Iranian FM: US sanctions are 'inhumane and illegal'

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country will expand ties with nations tired of US bullying.

Iranian FM promises to 'surprise' Trump

Mohammad Javad Zarif says his country’s response to US sanctions will come as a “surprise” to President Donald Trump.

IAEA says Iran adhering to 2015 nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran complying with JCPOA from which US withdrew.

Katz: Gantz now opposes things he once supported

Newly appointed Acting Foreign Minister criticizes former Chief of Staff, who once supported Iran deal and now opposes it.

Iran ready to boost uranium enrichment, says official

Spokesman for Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says country is ready to increase the level of its uranium enrichment to 20 percent.

EU warns Iran over ballistic missiles

EU welcomes new mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran, but also warns Islamic Republic over its ballistic missile program.

Iran to EU: Don't force us into boosting our missile range

Deputy chief of Iran's Revolutionary Guards warns Europe against trying to halt Iran's missile development.

EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran

Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.

Trump: Intelligence 'naive' when it comes to Iran

US President says his intelligence chiefs are “naive” for saying Iran continues to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

EU to launch initiative to sidestep US sanctions on Iran

Germany’s foreign minister says EU will launch alternative channel to send money to Iran.

Iran nuclear chief:

'We have replacements for equipment we agreed to destroy'

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran never actually filled Arak reactor with cement, secretly acquired replacement tubes.

Iranian official: Our nuclear industry isn't dependent on anyone

Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iranian engineers have mastered the nuclear technology.

Iran taking 'preliminary steps' to restart uranium enrichment

Iran's nuclear chief said country taking preliminary steps to design uranium fuel with a purity of 20 percent.

Iran accuses US of 'hysteria'

Iran foreign ministry spokesman claims US suffering from "hysteria" ever since it left nuclear deal.

US sanctions are destroying Iran's economy - critics were wrong

Rouhani: US won't bring us down to our knees

Iranian President unveils tough new budget in wake of US sanctions, but vows US will be defeated.

'Democrats gave $150 billion to Iran, but 0 for border wall'

US President contrasts Democratic support for Iran nuclear deal with what he calls their refusal to fund border security.

EU and Iran affirm support for nuclear deal

European Union and Iran say they will aim to keep 2015 deal alive despite Trump’s decision to abandon the pact.

Iran's Zarif rules out new negotiations with US

Iranian Foreign Minister says there's no point in fresh nuclear talks with the US without guarantees it will not renege on any deal made.

IAEA chief: Iran implementing nuclear deal

International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Yukiya Amano reaffirms Iran is implementing its side of the 2015 deal with world powers.

British Foreign Secretary to visit Iran, discuss nuclear deal

Ahead of first visit to Iran, British Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt says nuclear deal "remains a vital component of stability".

Rouhani: The US will be defeated

Iranian President says US has chosen the wrong path in reimposing sanctions on his country.

IAEA says Iran abiding by terms of nuclear deal

UN atomic watchdog says Iran has been abiding by the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal with global powers.

Bolton: There will be even more sanctions on Iran

US National Security Adviser says two rounds of sanctions on Iran have been effective, and more are coming.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

Russia: US sanctions on Iran are illegitimate

Russian Foreign Minister criticizes sanctions reimposed by the US on Iran.

Zarif blasts US sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister takes to YouTube to dismiss US sanctions, urges Washington to address the regional crises it has created.