Iran Nuclear Program

Lapid to face competing pressures on Iran policy

Lapid must formulate Iran policy when he takes office this week, faces IDF support for Iran deal, Mossad opposition to it.

Bennett: A clear warning light to Iran

The IAEA has passed a resolution calling on Iran to cooperate with the investigation against it.

Bennett: 'Iran's days of immunity are over'

PM Bennett claims credit for quiet in southern Israel, says shootings, crime, in Arab sector are dropping.

Iranian missile scientist found dead

Iranian media outlets report that missile scientist found dead, apparently from poisoning. Iranian officer also reported dead.

IAEA chief meets PM Bennett during snap visit

IAEA chief Dr. Grossi met with PM Bennett, and is now departing for Vienna.

Eisenkot: Iran would have had nukes years ago if not for Israel

Former IDF chief says Iran would have become a nuclear state 7-10 years ago were it not for Israeli actions to prevent this.

Bennett: Proof of Iran's fraud, deception of the IAEA

PM responds to uncovering of Iran's stealing of UN documents and use of them to deceive the IAEA for 20 years.

Will Iran fill the vacuum left by Russia in Syria?

With both the US and Russia on their way out of Syria, Jordan and other Gulf States are trying to mend ways with Iran.

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Iran nuclear deal:

Former Israeli ambassador to US slams Bennett & Lapid

"They should have launched a major campaign, they could have changed the Biden administration's stance," argues Ron Dermer.

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

Will new Iran deal protect Israel's interests?

MG. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, senior research fellow at Harvard University, says the new deal moves Iran closer to a nuclear breakout.

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

As talks over nuclear deal near conclusion, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expresses concern that Iran may acquire nuclear weapons.

Amb. Danon calls on int'l community to united against Iran deal

Global campaign #NoToNuclearIran launches to mobilize organizations and leaders to act against nuclear Iran.

'Biden not managing negotiations with Iran'

Iran agreement may be signed 'today,' says former Iran official Gabriel Noronha.

Netanyahu:

'Iran fights like lions, Israeli govt. surrenders like rabbits'

Opposition leader contrasts current government's approach to Iranian nuclear threat to Menachem Begin's steadfastness against Iraq.

Defense Min.: 'World must mobilize to stop Iranian aggression'

Defense Min. Gantz urges, 'Now is the time for the world to mobilize to stop Iran.'

Bennett speaks with IAEA Chief ahead of his visit to Iran

PM emphasizes Israel's positions on Vienna nuclear talks, Iran nuclear program.

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Netanyahu: US policy on Iran weak, Israel must act

Former PM tells i24NEWS Israel must speak out forcefully against new Iran deal. 'No one will be more pro-Israel than the Israelis.'

Iran reveals new missile with range of over 1,400 kilometers

The new missile weighs one-third less than similar missiles, Iranian site says.

US military officer included in training to strike Iran

In precedent-setting move, US military officer included in IDF training to strike at Iran, demonstrating Israel's capabilities to the US.

Iran stops production at nuclear facility sabotaged last year

Iran informs IAEA it stopped production at Karaj facility which was sabotaged in attack blamed on Israel.

Defense Minister Gantz:

'Iran double-dealing must be brought to negotiating table'

Defense Min. Gantz, Greek Defense Min. Panagiotopoulos, discuss mutual interests, bond of friendship, and urgency in acting against Iran.

Bennett to Economic Forum: Don't invest in Iranian 'octopus'

Israeli PM addresses 2022 Davos World Economic Forum, warns against investing in Iran which would lead to more terrorism.

PM Bennett, Russia's Pres. Putin, discuss global security issues

In conversation with Russia's Pres. Putin, PM Bennett emphasizes importance of firm stance against Iran.

Bennett: We are moving to continued offensive against Iran

'Israel is not a party to the nuclear talks and not committed to the agreement,' PM Bennett warns.

Iran expert warns: Any new deal will be worse than the 2015 deal

'Progress in Iran's research and development isn't reversible,' expert Dr. Raz Zimmt says.

Foreign Minister: 'We aren't against every deal with Iran'

'Thanks to Israel's determination and pressure, world takes Iranian threat much more seriously,' FM Lapid tells reporters.

Netanyahu: Iran is racing ahead while Bennett remains silent

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

Iran: We launched three research satellites into space

Iranian Defense Min.: Three devices launched simultaneously, reaching distance of nearly 300 miles.

Nuclear talks renew in Vienna

Tehran newspaper claims 'artificial deadlines hamper progress' as eighth round of nuclear talks resumes.

Iran threatens: 'We'll bomb the Dimona reactor'

War games simulated successful flattening of Dimona reactor, report says.

Biden hasn't answered Bennett's phone calls - for three weeks

Jake Sullivan, US National Security Adviser, lands in Israel for talks on Iranian threat, even as US Pres. Biden refuses to answer phone.

Report: No progress in talks with Iran

It could take six months to reach a deal with Iran, journalist Barak Ravid says.

IDF preparing for war with Iran

After the preparations were abandoned, it will take several years for the IDF to be ready for an attack.

'China only country which can bring agreement in Vienna'

'The only country that holds the power to bring about an agreement in Vienna is China,' former Mossad director Efraim Halevy says.

Iranian newspaper: These are the Israeli targets that we'll hit

Front page of Tehran Times shows map of Israel marked with targets Iran can allegedly strike if Israel makes 'one wrong move.'

IDF: Enough time to prepare for military strike on Iran

Military estimate: Iran enriching uranium at fast pace - but IDF has enough time to plan attack on Iranian nuclear facilities.

Western diplomats: 'Gaps between us and Iran are still large'

'High chance Iranians aren't serious about nuclear talks this time,' Western diplomats say.

Report: Iran preparing to launch ballistic missile

Satellite images show launch-linked activity at Iranian spaceport, AP reports.

Israel consulted with US before striking Iran

Israel fears US communicating with Iran through a secret channel, report says.

US to tighten enforcement of Iran sanctions

As nuclear talks stall again, US delegation to visit UAE to warn banks to comply with Iran sanctions.

Deputy Defense Min: Military option against Iran remains open

Deputy Defense Minister Alon Schuster tells Arutz Sheva military option must remain on the table against Iran nuclear program,

Netanyahu: Iran must face credible threat of military action

Former PM says Iran must be compelled to give up all of its military nuclear capability.

Bennett to the US: Time to use different toolkit against Iran

PM calls on countries negotiating with Iran to ensure Iran does get away with its violations, moves towards nuclear bomb during negotiations

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.

US official: 'We're preparing for a world with no nuclear deal'

Senior US official warns US will 'increase pressure on Iran.'

Explosion at Natanz nuclear facility

UAV was shot down above nuclear facility, Iranian source says.

Iran threatens US: 'Days US could do as it pleased are over'

'Iran developed power & capability. The days when the US could do as it wished ended a long time ago,' Quds Force commander says.

Sec. of State Blinken not optimistic about Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State speaks of resumed nuclear talks in Vienna, says Iran still has a chance to turn things around.

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Diplomatic source: Vast majority of conversation between PM Bennett, US Sec. Blinken, focused on Iran; solution is not to allow blackmail.

Mossad chief: Iran will not have nuclear weapons, never

Mossad director David Barnea says 'Iran will not have nuclear weapons, not in the coming years, never, this is my commitment.'

'Israel's position on Iran is firm'

Foreign Min. Lapid meets French Pres. Macron, stresses 'urgent need' to reinstate sanctions on Iran, formulate a Plan B.

FM Lapid: Iran coming to talks only to get sanctions lifted

'Iranians will play for time, earn billions, and covertly advance their nuclear program,' Foreign Minister Lapid warns.

Israel to US: Military presence in MidEast if Iran talks fail

Sources in Israel say Jewish State sent messages to US saying only a credible military option will ensure success of nuclear talks.

Moment of truth in Vienna as nuclear talks resume

Diplomatic source warns of Iran's nuclear progress: 'There's an accumulation of knowledge that can't be erased.'

Gantz: Israel shared intelligence on Iran's nuclear violations

Defense Minister says Iran must pay price for stalling talks as it races towards a nuclear weapon.

MK: 'We told the Americans that we won't surprise them'

Chairman of Knesset's Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee says Israel has 'a variety of ways to act - even without the US.'

Defense Min. reveals: Iran tried to send explosives into Israel

'Iran attempted to transfer explosives from Syria to terrorists based in Judea and Samaria, using an unmanned aircraft,' DM Gantz reveals.