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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.

Iran: US refused to release $10 billion of our frozen funds

'Iran is making fast progress - and Israel has no strategy'

'Pace at which Iran is advancing shows they don't care about the world,' analyst Zvi Yehezkeli warns.

'Iran is making fast progress - and Israel has no strategy'

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.

Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court

EU: Nuclear talks with Iran will resume soon

EU foreign policy chief: Negotiations on 2015 deal will resume "within an acceptable period of time".

EU: Nuclear talks with Iran will resume soon

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.

US to Iran: Allow UN inspectors access

Bennett on Iran: We mean what we say

PM to reporters following UN speech: Iran's pace of progress towards a nuclear weapon is unacceptable - we are taking action.

Bennett on Iran: We mean what we say

'We're talking with the Americans about Plan B on Iran'

Gilad Erdan, Israel's ambassador to the UN, says chance Iran will rejoin nuclear deal has dropped to 20%.

'We're talking with the Americans about Plan B on Iran'

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.

Iran: We'll return to nuclear negotiations 'very soon'

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.

US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal

Iranian FM to visit New York but not meet US officials

Iran's new Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, will meet counterparts from countries party to 2015 nuclear deal but not the US.

Iranian FM to visit New York but not meet US officials

Iran says IAEA cameras were damaged in 'terrorist attacks'

Iran's nuclear chief says some cameras installed by UN nuclear inspectors were damaged in "terrorist attacks" and not replaced.

Iran says IAEA cameras were damaged in 'terrorist attacks'

Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks

Iran names hardline senior diplomat Ali Bagheri Kani, who is opposed to 2015 deal, to replace Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.

Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks

Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks

Iranian Foreign Minister: We will welcome negotiations that have tangible results and serve the rights and interests of the people.

Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks

IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to nuclear facilities

IAEA Director General says new agreement with Iran will allow space for diplomatic talks.

IAEA, Iran reach agreement on access to nuclear facilities

IAEA chief to visit Iran

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to fly to Tehran, hold talks in attempt to ease standoff between Iran and the West over 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief to visit Iran

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israel's threats

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson fires back after Bennett calls for international response to IAEA report on Iran.

Iran: We reserve the right to respond to Israel's threats

Blinken warns: U.S. close to giving up on Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says the nuclear deal was in peril of getting nixed due to Iran's repeated infractions.

Blinken warns: U.S. close to giving up on Iran deal

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 warns US: Don't continue Trump's mentality

'We're willing to negotiate, but not under pressure'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi: Iran ready to hold talks with world powers to revive 2015 nuclear deal but not under Western "pressure".

'We're willing to negotiate, but not under pressure'

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.

Top US negotiator: We can't wait forever for Iran

France and Germany urge Iran to return to nuclear talks

French Foreign Minister says it is urgent for Tehran to return to talks, while Germany asks it to resume talks "as soon as possible."

France and Germany urge Iran to return to 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: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Will a new Iran deal be Biden’s next folly?

The U.S. administration can’t afford another foreign policy debacle but Biden must realize that the risks with Iran are massive. Op-ed.

Will a new Iran deal be Biden’s next folly?

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 won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations

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.

Iran: We'll downscale activities if US complies with 2015 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.

Former Ambassador joins State Department's Iran team

Gantz: Iran threatens the entire world

Defense Minister calls for international mobilization against Iran and its nuclear ambitions.

Gantz: Iran threatens the entire world

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.

Iranian official: Biden illegally threatened us

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 officials: We'll consider other means if Iran 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 envoy: We're preparing contingency plans if Iran talks fail

Europeans express 'grave concern' over Iran's uranium enrichment

Britain, Germany and France issue joint statement accusing Iran of "serious violations" of 2015 nuclear deal after release of IAEA report.

Europeans express 'grave concern' over Iran's uranium enrichment

Netanyahu on Bennett: Zero security, zero statesmanship

Former premier decries a 'fawning media which conceals the failures of this government, no matter how serious.'

Netanyahu on Bennett: Zero security, zero statesmanship

IAEA confirms Iran accelerating highly enriched uranium

UN atomic watchdog confirms Iran has established a process to accelerate production of highly enriched uranium.

IAEA confirms Iran accelerating highly enriched uranium

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: Iran should return to negotiations on nuclear deal

IAEA: Iran making progress in work on enriched uranium metal

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran continues to violate 2015 nuclear deal and making progress in its work on enriched uranium metal.

IAEA: Iran making progress in work on enriched uranium metal

Israel seeks to coordinate 'plan b' with US on Iran

Sources: Bennett told CIA Director that the US and Israel should work on a joint strategy in case Iran elects not to return to nuclear deal.

Israel seeks to coordinate 'plan b' with US on Iran

Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister: We cannot stretch out negotiations with Iran into eternity.

Germany urges Iran to resume nuclear talks

Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi speaks to French President Emmanuel Macron, asks him to help secure Iran's “rights” in nuclear talks.

Iran's President to Macron: Help secure Iran's 'rights'

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

Slow pace of talks between the WH and Iran about reentering the nuclear deal and recent tensions point to a possible change in US strategy.

Biden's hope of renewed Iran nuclear deal gives way to tensions

EU official: Talks with Iran could resume in September

EU official: Iran is ready to resume talks on reviving 2015 nuclear deal, and meetings could take place from early September.

EU official: Talks with Iran could resume in September

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.

US urges Iranian President to resume nuclear talks

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

Defense Min. Gantz, Foreign Min. Lapid, tell UNSC ambassadors: 'This is the man responsible for the terror attacks in the Gulf of Oman.'

Defense Min.: Iran 10 weeks away from becoming nuclear power

'Any deal must ensure Iran will never have nuclear weapons'

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister says an emboldened Iran is acting in a negative manner around the Middle East.

'Any deal must ensure Iran will never have nuclear weapons'

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.

White House spokesperson: Israel will make its own decisions

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

During his last TV appearance as president, Rouhani said UN Security Council was ready for war when he chose to enter into negotiations.

Iranian president claims he averted war by joining nuclear talks

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.

US pessimistic about chances of restoring Iran nuclear deal

German FM: Iran is delaying the nuclear talks

German Foreign Minister warns the option to revive the 2015 nuclear deal will not remain open forever.

German FM: Iran is delaying the nuclear talks

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.

Blinken: Talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely

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 official: Iran won't get a better deal

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

France warns that Iran is endangering the chance of reaching an agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

France: Iran endangering chance of reviving nuclear deal

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

IAEA chief speaks out against pause in talks with Iran on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

IAEA chief: Pause in talks leaves us in 'uncomfortable position'

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.

Iran: Nuclear talks will continue after Raisi takes office

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.

US blasts 'outrageous' comments by Iran

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

Iranian deputy minister says Vienna talks 'must await new administration,' promises prisoner swap will occur Sunday if US, UK, cooperate.

Iran: Ten prisoners could be free tomorrow

White House official: Netanyahu is damaging US-Israel relations

Former PM's criticisms of current administration make Democratic Party less sympathetic to Israel, official says.

White House official: Netanyahu is damaging US-Israel relations

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Diplomatic source: Iran not prepared to resume negotiations on 2015 nuclear deal until Ebrahim Raisi's administration has begun.

Iran won't resume nuclear talks until Raisi takes over

Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions

Iranian government claiming that Biden is prepared to lift major sanctions as part of nuclear talks.

Iran claims: US willing to lift major sanctions

Report: Iran nuclear talks won't resume until August

Sources say nuclear talks between world powers and Iran are not likely to resume until after new Iranian president is sworn in.

Report: Iran nuclear talks won't resume until August

US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran

State Department spokesman: It is up to Iran to determine when nuclear talks will resume.

US will not impose deadline on talks with Iran

Biden and Khamenei’s nail-biting game

Irani's mullahs are gradually moving to the final stage of their North Korean-style brinkmanship strategy, upping the heat on the US. Op-ed.

Biden and Khamenei’s nail-biting game