Iran Nuclear Deal

Iran's exiled prince appeals to 50 US Jewish groups for help

In historic first, Reza Pahlavi asks Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Orgs to keep up pressure on the Islamic Republic.

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Bennett considers Iran policy update ahead of meeting with Biden

Israeli PM orders review of whether current situation is better than a return to the Iran nuclear deal and what influence Israel can have.

Biden’s Iran vow will ring hollow without change in Armenia

Armenia has been empowering Iran to circumvent sanctions, but that can and should be stopped now that Pashinyan was reelected.. Op-ed.

German Foreign Minister confident deal with Iran can be reached

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says he is confident reaching a deal to save 2015 nuclear deal is possible within weeks.

Former CIA chief: 'Iran testing Biden'

Fox News talks to former CIA station chief who says Iran has no incentive to return to nuclear deal, rips Biden for 'lack of leadership.'

Deputy IAEA director to visit Iran

The visit comes amid tensions over curbs on the IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites in Iran.

Former Chief of Staff: Iran dangerously close to nuclear weapon

Gadi Eizenkot warns that Iran is dangerously close to acquiring a nuclear weapon, implicitly criticizes former Mossad chief Yossi Cohen.

Diplomats: Iran restricting access to Natanz nuclear plant

Diplomats say Iran has been restricting UN nuclear inspectors’ access to its main uranium enrichment plant following April explosion.

Iran in no rush to reach nuclear agreement

Spokesman for Iran's outgoing government says they are not in a rush to push the negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.

Watch: Lapid presses U.S. on Iran, Blinken urges help for Gaza

Foreign Minister Lapid met with US secretary of state in Rome Sunday, marking the first face-to-face meeting between the two.

Iran: We will never hand images of nuclear sites to IAEA

Iranian Parliament speaker makes clear Tehran will not hand over images from its nuclear sites to UN nuclear watchdog.

US, France: Time running out to revive Iran nuclear deal

Blinken: There will come a point where it will be very hard to return back to the standards set by the JCPOA.

IAEA waiting for Iran's response on extension of monitoring deal

IAEA wants immediate response from Iran on extending monitoring agreement that expired on Thursday.

Kochavi ends visit to US

IDF Chief of Staff reiterated Israel's concerns over Iran nuclear deal in meetings with US defense officials.

Iran to decide whether to extend IAEA deal after it expires

Iranian official says decision on extending monitoring deal with IAEA will come after the deal expires on June 24.

Kochavi slams US intention to rejoin Iran nuclear deal

IDF Chief of Staff meets US defense officials to convince them to consider other methods of stopping Iranian nuclear threat.

‘Too soft on Iran’

Opposition leader Netanyahu blasted the new government's 'toothless approach' towards dealing with Washington’s policy of engaging Iran.

Saudi FM to IAEA chief: Iran's nuclear sites should be inspected

Saudi Foreign Minister meets IAEA chief, underlines importance of comprehensive inspection of all Iranian nuclear sites.

IDF Chief raises objection to nuke deal in Washington

Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi returns to Israel after meeting US defense officials in Washinton DC.

EU official: Deal with Iran is close, but we're not there yet

Top diplomats say further progress was made at talks with Iran in Vienna, but deal not close.

Iran nuclear talks close to agreement but differences remain

Top Iranian negotiator says indirect negotiations with the US on reviving 2015 nuclear deal have come closer than ever to an agreement.

Iran: We have 6.5 kg of uranium enriched to up to 60%

Iran says it has made 6.5 kg (14 lb) of uranium enriched to up to 60% and 108 kg of uranium enriched to 20% purity.

3rd Iranian debate: Hard-liners vow to return to nuclear deal

While hard-liners promised to return to deal, liberal-leaning candidate warned that a win for ultra-conservatives would result in sanctions.

Blinken: Hundreds of sanctions will remain on Iran

Secretary of State says "hundreds" of US sanctions will remain on Iran even if the United States rejoins the 2015 nuclear deal.

Blinken: Iran's 'breakout time' for nuclear weapons could shrink

Secretary of State warns that Iran is "galloping forward" with its nuclear program.

West won't push for anti-Iran resolution at IAEA board meeting

Britain, France, Germany, US will not push for resolution against Iran despite its failure to explain uranium traces found at three sites.

US expects sixth round of indirect talks with Iran

State Department spokesman says hurdles remain in talks to return Iran to compliance with 2015 agreement.

Rouhani: A return to the nuclear deal requires only 'will'

Iranian President says a breakthrough to revive the 2015 nuclear deal before he leaves office in August require a "will" beyond his power.

IAEA: Iran has failed to explain uranium traces

UN's atomic watchdog says in new report that Iran has failed to explain traces of uranium found at several undeclared sites.

CNBC: Hamas ceasefire a possible precursor to Iran deal?

Former foreign policy advisor to Netanyahu says US peace efforts could signal run-up to final touches being put on Iran nuclear deal.

Republicans seek congressional approval before Iran deal

Measure in the Senate would require Biden administration to obtain congressional approval before inking a deal with Iran.

Iran, IAEA make deal to keep cameras in nuclear sites

Iran and International Atomic Energy Agency extend deal on surveillance cameras at Tehran’s atomic sites by one month.

Time running out on Iran nuclear deal talks

A three-month time limit was set by Iran is set to expire on May 21 as Iran tries to pressure the US to lift sanctions.

Iran publicly confirms negotiations with Saudi Arabia

Talk aimed at lowering tensions between the two longstanding rivals have so far not reached any deal.

Iran: US must remove the banking sanctions against us

Governor of the Central Bank of Iran calls on to remove banking sanctions against the Islamic Republic.

Biden: Iran is approaching nuclear talks seriously

Comments come as world powers hold fourth round of high-level talks aimed at bringing US back into the nuclear deal with Iran.

Biden weighing unfreezing $1 billion for Iran

Sources say Biden administration is weighing unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds that the country could use for humanitarian relief.

Biden's strategy: Disengage with Middle East to focus on China?

With the new administration completing its first 100 days in office, experts say a new Middle East strategy appears to be taking shape.

Iran: Sanctions on oil, banks and individuals will be lifted

Iran’s chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran expects US sanctions on oil, banks and most individuals and institutions to be lifted.

'Talks with Iran are in an unclear place'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says it is still uncertain if an agreement with Iran will be reached.

State Department: Talks with Iran not on cusp of a breakthrough

State Department spokesperson Ned Price says there is no agreement yet regarding a US return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran.

Israel must not stand idly by

If Washington returns to the Iran nuclear deal, we must stand up and warn that it is a threat not only to Israel but to the world. Op-ed.

'US and Israel have policy of no surprises'

White House national security adviser: US and Israel disagree about Iran deal but have an understanding to ensure there are "no surprises".

Biden considering wholesale rollback of sanctions on Iran

Biden administration considering a near wholesale rollback of sanctions in a bid to get Iran to return to compliance with 2015 nuclear deal.

US, Israeli officials discuss Iran's nuclear program

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan meets Israeli counterpart Meir Ben-Shabbat and Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan.

Russia: Iran nuclear deal safeguards Israel's security needs

Head of Russian delegation to nuclear talks: We believe nuclear deal will correspond with the security interests of all states.

Mysterious audio leak of Iran's FM: Russia tried to prevent deal

Experts say a leaked interview of Iran's FM Javad Zarif that has set off a firestorm in the country couldn't have come at a worse time.

Israeli official to present sensitive info on Iran

Top security officials to discuss Iran intelligence with US counterparts, present Israel's demands for 'Iran deal.'

Israeli officials to stress objection to US return to Iran deal

Netanyahu instructs Israeli delegation that will visit Washington next week to stress Israel’s objection to US return to 2015 nuclear deal.

Ambassador Erdan:

We're not bound by deal that doesn't address existential threat

Israel’s Ambassador to the US and UN addresses Security Council, accuses UN of not acting to stop Iran's threats to Israel.

Iran continues violating deal but US 'ready to lift sanctions'

Negotiations to return to 2015 nuclear pact continue in Vienna, as interim agreement appears at hand despite Tehran's breach of terms.

Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions relief

Senior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove.

IAEA: Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges in Natanz

UN atomic watchdog says Iran has installed extra advanced centrifuges at its underground plant and plans to add even more.

Saudi Arabia: Iran should avoid escalation

Saudi Arabia calls on Iran to engage in negotiations over 2015 nuclear agreement and avoid escalation.

US and EU: More work needed to revive Iran deal

Meanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the "negotiations have achieved 60-70 percent progress."

Danon:

'US Jewish leaders must choose between Iran deal or Israel'

Former Israeli Ambassador to the UN calls on Jewish leadership to stand with Israel in opposition to US return to Iran nuclear deal.

Israel disappointed in US 'folding' to Iran

Jerusalem believes US has agreed to return to 2015 deal with no changes, compensate Iran for Trump sanctions.

Iranian official confirms progress in nuclear talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says "new understanding" appears to be taking shape in talks regarding US return to 2015 deal.

Report: US asked Israel to cut down 'chatter' on Iran

US officials reportedly demanded that Israel cut down the "chatter" concerning alleged attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.

IAEA: Iran almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity

UN atomic watchdog says Iran is almost ready to start enriching uranium to 60% purity at Natanz.