Iran Nuclear Deal

Lapid: Israel not bound by nuclear deal with Iran

Foreign Minister says deal being negotiated in Vienna even worse than flawed 2015 deal, Israel will 'defend itself by itself.'

War in Europe could lead to US concessions to Iran

As international focus on Vienna talks wanes, new crisis could provide opening for Biden administration to sign conciliatory deal with Iran.

How America is helping Iran get a nuclear arsenal

With the U.S. State Department’s sanctions waiver, Iran will be confident that it can finish developing nuclear weapons with impunity.Op-ed/

WH official: US, Iran 'in ballpark' of nuclear deal

Senior White House official says deal with Iran on its nuclear program in reach, but negotiations could still "collapse very soon."

US nuke deal negotiators quit, demanding tougher stand on Iran

Three members of US negotiating team at Vienna talks with Iran reportedly quit, frustrated with weak stand vis-a-vis Tehran.

Netanyahu: Iran is racing ahead while Bennett remains silent

According to Israeli intelligence, Iran is 6-8 weeks away from breakout capacity.

Bennett:

'Israel isn't opposed to nuke deal with Iran'

Prime Minister says Israel not opposed to Vienna nuclear talks with Iran, but laments current 'dynamic' of negotiations.

Lapid lays out Israel's terms for nuclear deal with Iran

'Israel isn't opposed to a nuclear deal with Iran - but there must be real oversight of Iran's nuclear program and terror funding.'

U.S. to Israel: We have an alternative scenario for Iran

However... implementing it will be another story.

Iran: IAEA cameras hacked before attack on nuclear facility

Iran says international surveillance gear may have been hacked by saboteurs before June attack on nuclear facility in Karaj.

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

Russia's envoy to Iran nuclear talks says latest meeting was productive. Iranian envoy: We're continuing talks based on previous positions.

Dozens of warplanes to take part in Iran attack simulation

Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. "The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear."

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

US envoy Rob Malley will travel to Vienna over the weekend as talks on 2015 nuclear deal resume.

Report:

Gantz and Austin to discuss military drills for Iran scenario

Senior US official says Defense Secretary and Israeli DM will discuss military exercises to prepare for worst-case scenario regarding Iran.

Iran says nuclear talks will resume on Thursday

Iranian news agency reports sides will meet in Vienna on Thursday for another round of nuclear talks.

CIA chief: No evidence Iran has decided to weaponize

CIA Director William Burns: We don't see any evidence that Iran's Supreme Leader has made a decision to move to weaponize.

Iranian President vows to get sanctions lifted

Ebrahim Raisi vows to tackle Iran's economic woes, says his government is working to lift the sanctions.

State Department: China, Russia shocked by Iran's intransigence

Senior State Department official says Iran's actions show it is not serious about nuclear negotiations with western powers in Vienna.

Ya'alon criticizes Bennett: We mustn't openly confront the US

Former Defense Minister: I think we should not confront the Americans. We should say what we want to say behind closed doors.

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Europe frustrated with Iran's demands at nuclear talks

As indirect talks between US and Iran adjourn, European officials voice dismay over Iran's new demands.

Iran: Removal of sanctions is a priority

Iran’s Foreign Minister: A good deal is within reach if the West shows good will.

IAEA: Iran now using advanced centrifuges to enrich urarium

Iran using advanced centrifuges banned in 2015 deal at Fordow plant even as Vienna negotiations resume.

'We should have attacked Iran - no doubt about it'

"Now Iran is closer than ever to getting the bomb; the rest of the world is going to capitulate out of fear," expert predicts.

IDF spokesman: 'We're accelerating our plans against Iran'

Brig.-Gen Ran Kochav: "IDF is preparing for all eventualities, focusing on preventing Iran from becoming a threshold state."

Iran: US must lift Trump-era sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.

Israel warns US: Iran preparing to enrich weapons-grade uranium

Report: Israel shared intelligence with US and European allies that Iran is taking steps to prepare to enrich uranium to 90% purity.

Iranian official calls for Israel's destruction

Spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces: We will not back off from the annihilation of Israel, even one millimeter.

Israel, UK vow to stop Iran from getting a nuclear weapon

In joint article, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss stress commitment to prevent Iran from a nuclear weapon.

PM: Government 'speaks with one voice' on Iran

"Israel is extremely concerned about potential billions flooding into Iran," says PM. "We are conveying this message in every possibly way."

US envoy: We won't allow Iran to boost nuclear program

US special envoy Robert Malley: We will pressure Iran if it uses nuclear talks as pretext to accelerate its nuclear program.

Iran: Agreement can be reached if all sanctions are lifted

Iran’s Foreign Minister reiterates his country wants the lifting of all sanctions in a verifiable process.

Israel to US: Don't settle for partial deal with Iran

Israeli sources worried US administration preparing the ground for agreement to remove sanctions from Iran, but leave nuclear threat as-is.

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet

US special envoy Robert Malley says US willing to lift sanctions on Iran, but will respond accordingly if it continues to drag its feet.

IAEA chief: No progress in talks with Iran

IAEA director general Rafael Grossi says talks in Tehran on monitoring of Iran's nuclear program were inconclusive.

Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb

Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.

Bennett: Israel will maintain her freedom of action against Iran

'Even if the international community returns to the nuclear deal, we are not obligated to abide by its terms,' stresses prime minister.

Iran hopes IAEA chief's visit is 'constructive'

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi expected to meet Iranian Foreign Minister and head of Atomic Energy Organization during Tehran visit.

Former Mossad chief skeptical agreement with Iran is possible

Former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen: Raisi more extreme than Rouhani, I’m not sure Iran will agree to a deal.

Report: US warned Israel Iran attacks are 'counterproductive'

New York Times: US officials warned Israelis that repeated attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities encourage Iran to speed up nuclear program.

US Defense Secretary: We'll consider all options on Iran

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes clear US is committed to solving Iran nuclear issue using diplomacy, but will consider all options.

IAEA: Iran not granting access to sabotaged centrifuge plant

UN atomic agency says Iran has still not granted its inspectors the access to plant allegedly sabotaged by Israel.

US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to Israeli TV: We have made clear that we will not allow the Iranians to gain access to a nuclear weapon.

US floats idea of interim Iran nuclear deal

US National Security Adviser raised with Israeli counterpart the idea of interim agreement with Iran to buy more time for negotiations.

Iran's President: We're 'absolutely serious' about nuclear talks

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin ahead of resumption of nuclear talks on November 29.

Iran invites IAEA chief for talks

UN nuclear watchdog chief Rafael Grossi last week expressed concern over a lack of contact with Iranian authorities.

Lapid to US envoy:

'Iran has no intention of returning to 2015 nuclear deal'

Foreign Minister tells US envoy Robert Malley Iran using negotiations in Vienna to buy time.

Israel fears US pursuing even weaker nuclear deal with Iran

PM Bennett to refrain from meeting US envoy on Iran in protest against del which leaves Iranian nuclear infrastructure in place.

Iran calls for 'serious' approach in nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister: If both sides enter Vienna talks with serious approach, agreement is achievable in a short time.

Israeli official: Talks with Iran 'a serious mistake'

Senior Israeli diplomatic official criticizes resumption of nuclear talks with Iran, says Israel preparing for all options.

IAEA chief says he has had no recent contact with Iran

Rafael Grossi says it is “astonishing” that he has had no contact with Iranian government over several important outstanding issues.

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.

Iran: We're ready for a 'good agreement'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says Iran is ready to reach a "good agreement" on the nuclear issue at upcoming talks.

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave deal again

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.

Iran: West should be 'realistic' when nuclear talks resume

Iran tells Russia that Western countries should avoid "excessive demands" in talks on 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran increases its stockpile of highly enriched uranium

Iranian official claims country has more than 210 kilograms of uranium enriched to 20 percent.

Iranian commander:

'We defeated the greatest empire in history, the United States'

Commander of Islamic Revolutionary Guards proclaims victory, as negotiations on nuclear deal are set to resume within weeks.

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached

State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.

Blinken on Iran: Diplomacy is still the best way

Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.

Germany, France, UK, US concerned about Iran's nuclear program

Leaders of Germany, France, United Kingdom and United States expressed "grave and growing concern" about Iran's nuclear program.