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'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.

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

Secretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

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

US calls on Iran to stop denying UN nuclear watchdog access to a workshop making centrifuge parts or face diplomatic retaliation.

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

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

Iran’s Foreign Minister says country will return to nuclear negotiations but also expresses skepticism about Biden’s real intentions.

Senior US official says window is still open to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but won't be forever.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman: US administration should know the continuation of Trump's mentality will result in "maximum failure."

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

US envoy Robert Malley makes clear that the Biden administration “can’t wait forever” for Iran to restart 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."

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

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

Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.

Iranian Foreign Ministry says Iran will downscale its nuclear activities only if US fully returns to 2015 nuclear deal.

Dan Shapiro joins State Department's Iran team as a senior adviser, will engage in discussions with PM Bennett's office.

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

Senior Iranian security official responds to Biden's remarks to Bennett regarding the talks with Iran on a return to the nuclear deal.

Biden administration officials say US will consider using other means to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapons should talks fail.

Special envoy Robert Malley says US and European allies could sanction Iran if talks on return to 2015 nuclear deal fail.

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

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

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

United States voices alarm over IAEA report which stated that Iran is producing uranium metal.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

US urges Ebrahim Raisi to return to talks on both nations resuming compliance with the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

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

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

White House press secretary says the Iranian attack on Israeli-managed ship will not affect nuclear negotiations with Iran.

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

Officials in the Biden administration have turned sharply pessimistic about their chances of quickly restoring the 2015 nuclear deal.

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

Secretary of State: We're committed to diplomacy, but this process cannot go on indefinitely. The ball remains in Iran's court.

Senior US official says the window for reaching a deal with Iran won't be open for much longer.

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

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

Iran's Foreign Ministry says Iran's policy on a return to 2015 deal will not change under the new administration.

Biden administration lashes out at Iran for accusing the US of delaying prisoner swap to force a quick resumption of indirect nuclear talks.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.
