Iranian Nuclear Program

Trump

'Iran assured us there will be no Hormuz tolls'

US President says Iran has agreed not to impose tolls on the Strait of Hormuz and to allow American nuclear inspectors.

Trump warns Iran:

'Act smart or the US will finish the job'

At a Pennsylvania rally, President Trump praises the new agreement with Iran but warns that the US will "finish the job" if the Islamic Republic fails to act reasonably.

Vance:

We can't trust Iran's words, only its actions

Vice President JD Vance said the US will verify Iran's compliance rather than trust its promises, despite describing the first round of talks as productive.

Trump:

Iran will agree to have major weapons inspections

President Trump said Iran has agreed to resume nuclear inspections, though Tehran insisted no new commitments on its nuclear program have yet been made.

'Vague nuclear commitments'

AIPAC condemns Trump's Iran deal

AIPAC issues a sharp critique of the new US-Iran memorandum, calling its nuclear terms "vague" and urging Congress to enforce strict military dismantlement.

Ted Cruz slams Iran deal:

'Not a good idea to give millions to lunatics'

Senators Ted Cruz and Bill Cassidy condemn President Trump’s Iran deal, labeling its $300 billion fund a historic blunder.

Pakistani PM:

Hormuz to immediately reopen under new US-Iran pact

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif endorses the "Islamabad MoU," confirming a Friday ceremony in Switzerland to initiate technical talks and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Haley slams US-Iran pact:

'A huge mistake to pay to rebuild the threat'

Former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley strongly condemns the US-Iran deal, calling it a huge mistake to unlock billions in sanctions relief for a regime dedicated to destroying America.

Watch:

Trump signs Iran memorandum of understanding

Footage posted to social media shows President Trump signing the Iran memorandum of understanding at Versailles Palace in France, officially putting the deal into effect.

Iran announces start of 60-day clock for talks with US

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei says the 60-day clock for US-Iran talks is active after MOU signing, warns Israel against attacking Lebanon.

Deal in effect:

US and Iran digitally sign memorandum of understanding

The United States and Iran have electronically signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war, with the agreement taking effect immediately.

'Relieving pressure too soon'

Senior Israeli officials slam MoU with Tehran

Diplomatic sources fiercely criticize the burgeoning agreement between the United States and Iran, warning against clauses that tie Iran to Lebanon.

Iran commits to reopening Strait of Hormuz for just 60 days

The US will lift the naval blockade, remove sanctions, and provide economic assistance to Iran. Tehran declared that it will not develop nuclear weapons.

Full Iran MOU revealed:

US pledges sanctions relief, $300B fund, nuclear talks

US official reveals text of 14-point document which outlines a ceasefire, sanctions relief, a proposed $300 billion reconstruction fund, and 60 days of negotiations on Iran's nuclear program.

Vance stresses:

'Iran won't get unfrozen funds without behavior changes'

In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vice President JD Vance downplays criticism of the US-Iran deal, explaining that regional investment is conditional on Iran changing its behavior.

'A win-win'

Vance details scope of new Iran accord

Vice President JD Vance praises the new deal with Iran, stating it immediately reopens the Strait of Hormuz and prevents Iran from ever obtaining a nuclear weapon.

Report:

CIA Director doubts Iran’s intentions on US deal

Axios reports that CIA Director Ratcliffe and Secretary of State Rubio have raised alarms over leaked intelligence showing Iran's internal discussions directly contradict its public peace promises.

'Fake News'

Trump slams claims of unconditional millions for Iran

President Donald Trump states that Iran has agreed to never possess a nuclear weapon, dismissing reports of a multi-million dollar payout as "fake news," a stance echoed by his adviser.

Vance:

US-Iran peace memorandum is just 'a page and a half' long

Vice President JD Vance describes the US-Iran MOU as a general "page and a half" document requiring Tehran to stop funding regional terror proxies to get benefits.

'A carrot, not a handout'

Trump adviser slams 'Iran investment fund' rumors

Trump adviser Alex Bruesewitz denies claims of an unconditional $300 billion handout to Iran as part of the deal with the US, clarifying that investment incentives depend on ending nuclear and terror programs.

UN chief on US-Iran deal:

'A critical step toward permanent peace'

UN Secretary-General António Guterres lauds the US-Iran peace deal, celebrating its permanent ceasefire and thanking regional mediators for ending the conflict.

'Completely not true'

US rejects Iran's claim of getting billions before talks

Senior US official rejects claims that Iran will get access to $12 billion in frozen assets early, calling it "spin" and stating that no funds will be released before compliance.

Iran report:

These are the 14 clauses of the deal with the US

Iranian news agency outlines the clauses of the MoU with the US, including $24 billion unfrozen and a $300 billion reconstruction plan.

Report:

Iran intensifying measures to seal underground nuclear tunnels

CNN reports that Iran has deliberately caved in and mined its underground nuclear tunnels, severely complicating the US deal to extract and destroy its half-ton uranium cache.

Hardliners in Iran denounce US deal as 'dishonorable compromise'

Iranian hardliners launch fierce protests in Tehran and Mashhad against negotiators over the looming US deal, decrying the pact as an act of betrayal.

Pakistani PM: 'Technical talks' to follow electronic deal signing

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif says deal with US to be electronically signed within 24 hours, thanks Iran, US, and Qatar.

Trump confirms: Agreement with Iran to be signed Sunday

US President Donald Trump says enriched uranium will be diluted and destroyed, agreement with Iran to be signed on Sunday.

Fear of casualties

Report: Trump paused 'extreme risk' commando raid inside Iran

CNN reports a high-risk US operation to send ground troops into Iran to seize its atomic stockpile was being planned, before Trump paused the operation.

US official:

Iran deal '85% there,' we believe Israel will come around

A US official says an Iran deal is 85% done, trading economic relief for nuclear dismantling, but stresses it is contingent on Iran delivering.

Trump predicts Iran deal could be signed this weekend or Monday

Trump tells Axios he expects an Iran deal within days as Pakistan confirms a final, agreed peace text is ready.

Senator Lindsay Graham:

'Agreement with Iran is dangerous'

Senator Lindsey Graham welcomed President Trump’s remarks that the reports coming out of Iran are “false," and warned that any agreement that includes uranium enrichment would be a “very bad idea."

Netanyahu warns:

As long as I am PM, Iran will not have nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responds to talks of impending US-Iran deal, noting past achievements and promising Iran will not achieve nuclear weapons going forward.

'We ended the war'

Trump touts impending Iran agreement in virtual rally

Trump announces at tele-rally for Georgia candidate Burt Jones that the war with Iran ended and it has agreed never to have a nuke.

Ceasefire, sanctions review

What’s inside the developing US-Iran pact

According to Al Arabiya, the US-Iran framework includes a 60-day ceasefire, oil exports, and reopening the Hormuz strait. Iran: The MoU is nearly finalized but not yet complete.

Trump:

'Khamenei has approved our deal'

Trump says that Iran's Supreme Leader has approved a deal with the US. Netanyahu’s office: Israel is not a party to the MoU.

IAEA board to Iran:

'Grant access to the nuclear facilities'

UN’s nuclear monitoring agency approves American-supported resolution mandating that Tehran disclose its remaining stockpiles of enriched uranium and permit international oversight.

Trump convenes meeting to debate major new strikes on Iran

Axios reports that President Trump convened a Situation Room meeting to consider hitting Iran with a massive strike.

Trump confident Iran deal close despite retaliatory US airstrikes

A White House official says President Trump remains confident in a looming Iran peace deal despite targeted strikes in retaliation for downing of US Apache.

Vance says US 'very close' to long-term Iran nuclear deal

US Vice President tells CBS News the US is near a long-term Iran nuclear pact: That's the goal of the policy.

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Vance:

'US will pursue long-term Iran deal, Israel may not like it'

US Vice President tells Fox News that US strategy toward Iran will focus on American interests, despite Israeli rifts.

Iran parliament speaker:

'Tehran unfazed by potential collapse of US negotiations'

Iran's parliament speaker says Tehran is not afraid of US talks failing, blending force with diplomacy.

As in the Megillah:

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Faith drives this story forward. Not the political calculation. Not the military strategy. Not only the courage of soldiers. All of that matters. But underneath it, holding it all up, is the one who moves without fear of the what, because her trust in the Who is complete.

Trump:

We'll destroy Iran's uranium with or without a deal

President Donald Trump said a future agreement would see the US eliminate Iran's enriched uranium and prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

Amid Iran talks

Report: Kushner and Witkoff meet nuclear experts

Axios reports that White House envoys visited Oak Ridge, Tennessee, to brief nuclear experts on potential Iran peace pact logistics.

Trump on Iran war:

'One way or the other, it's finished'

Trump tells Wisconsin farmers that the US has successfully prevented Iran's nuclear program: It's either finished with a piece of paper or finished in a more difficult way.

Senior Iranian official:

'Talks are at a deadlock, the ball is in Trump’s court'

Khamenei top adviser Mohsen Rezaei conditions a peace deal with the US on the release of $24 billion in frozen assets, rejects summit.

Trump:

'Iran is in no position to have a nuclear weapon'

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump reiterates that Iran will not be allowed to have nuclear weapons under any US deal.

Iranian official claims 'ambiguities' in proposed US deal

An adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects the current peace draft in talks with the US, citing unresolved ambiguities.

Trump:

'Killing US troops is a good reason to resume war with Iran'

Trump confirms report saying that Iran killing US troops would be his red line to resume the war, vows Iran will never get nuclear weapons: The Obama deal was a road to a nuclear weapon. Our deal is the exact opposite.

Trump:

'A deal with Iran could happen over the weekend'

Trump says Iran talks are going well and a deal could happen this weekend.

'We speak daily’

Trump refutes claims that US-Iran negotiations have stalled

Trump labels reports of stalled Iran talks "fake news," insisting daily dialogue is continuing and urging Iran: “It’s time for you to make a deal."

Trump predicts Iran deal 'over the next week'

Speaking to ABC News, Trump predicts an Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within a week, describes its threats to halt talks as a "little glitch" related to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

Trump insists:

'Talks are continuing with Iran'

Trump insists Iran talks continue rapidly, despite Iran's claim it suspended negotiations.

Trump blasts CNN over report on Iran deal nuclear terms

President Trump slams CNN’s reporting about the deal being negotiated with Iran.

Report:

Iran readying fresh revisions to US deal

Iran is reportedly preparing new revisions to the draft text of the deal with the US, while warning it is ready for war if US talks fail.

Report: Trump orders revisions to Iran accord

Axios reports that President Trump ordered stricter nuclear and maritime terms before finalizing a deal with Iran.

Trump on Iran:

'Slowly but surely, we’re getting what we want'

President Trump tells Fox News he is in no hurry to reach a deal with Iran, warns of alternative action if talks fail.

Demands lifting of blockade

Iran denies US deal reached

Iran denies reaching a final deal with the US, labeling the American naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “illegal".

After two hours of talks:

Trump exits Situation Room with no decision on Iran deal

Trump holds a two-hour Situation Room meeting on an Iran deal, but has yet to reach a decision, according to The New York Times.