Iranian Nuclear Program

Pompeo to INN:

'No evidence this administration is listening to Israel on Iran'

Former US Secretary of State: Biden admin appears intent on giving Iran hundreds of billions of dollars. That would be an enormous mistake.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Our position in nuclear talks is unchanged'

Iranian Foreign Minister claims the only obstacle to a nuclear deal is "lack of realism on the part of America."

US to IAEA:

'Iran is not a willing partner in nuclear talks'

US tells IAEA Board of Governors: We're ready to strike a deal but lack a willing partner in Iran.

Gantz to UN Security Council:

'Iran has tripled its uranium enrichment rate'

Israel's defense minister warns UN Security Council that Iran has both improved its nuclear technology and increase its rate of production.

Congressman Zeldin:

'A bad deal with Iran is worse than no deal at all'

Republican candidate for New York Governor on proposed Iran deal: This is actually worse than the original agreement.

Blinken:

'Iran deal not likely in the near term'

US Secretary of State says Iran's response to EU proposal indicates it is unwilling to reach an agreement.

Iran:

'European powers taking steps in the path of the Zionist regime'

Iran blasts joint statement by Germany, France and Britain which raised "serious doubts" about Iran's sincerity in seeking nuclear deal.

US official in closed talks:

'Iran deal won't be signed before midterm elections - if at all'

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman reportedly pessimistic about chances of reaching agreement with Iran.

Iranian Foreign Minister:

'We will not compromise on any of our red lines'

Iranian Foreign Minister says Iran will try to neutralize the sanctions while continuing nuclear negotiations.

Olmert: No way of stopping Iran

Former PM Ehud Olmert rails against a 'comprehensive attack' on Iran, says other means must be used to defeat the nuclear program.

White House:

'Gaps remain with Iran in talks on nuclear deal'

White House Press Secretary: Biden will only conclude a deal that he determines in the national security interest of the United States.

Iran insists:

'Our response to the US was constructive and clear'

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson: Our main objectives are the removal of the US sanctions and safeguarding Iran's economic interests.

Iranian lawmaker:

'We will consider other options if no deal is reached'

Senior Iranian lawmaker urges West to refrain from delays in reaching a nuclear agreement.

European official:

'The Iranian response was totally unreasonable'

European official tells Axios: Iranian response can only be read as they do not want to close this deal.

Europe confirms it received Iran's response on Iran deal

European Commission confirms it distributed Iran's response in nuclear talks to all other participants in the negotiations.

US lawmakers to Biden:

'We are deeply concerned about reported Iran deal'

50 House Democrats and Republicans write to Biden, call on him to share with Congress the text of any potential deal with Iran.

Iran submits response to US comments on nuclear proposal

Iran says it submitted its comments to the US response to EU draft for reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

The Iranian people are not going to overthrow the Ayatollahs

Having taught in Iran in the 1970s, I can attest to the lack of a liberty loving Iranian base. They have had despots since the 1500s. Op-ed.

Israeli estimate: Iran deal won't be signed in the next few days

Iran may issue response on nuclear deal as early as this weekend, sources estimate.

EU foreign policy chief:

'I'm hoping we can close Iran deal within days'

EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell: We have an agreement that takes into account everyone's concerns.

IAEA report:

Iran enriching uranium with more centrifuges at Natanz

UN's atomic watchdog says Iran has begun enriching uranium with second cluster of advanced IR-6 centrifuges at Natanz.

Ambassador Gilad Erdan:

'Iran deal won't stop it from becoming a nuclear power'

Israel's Ambassador to the UN clarifies that Israel will not be bound by any international agreement that endangers its security.

IAEA report:

Iran stepping up uranium enrichment

UN nuclear watchdog says Iran pressing ahead with its rollout of an upgrade to its advanced uranium enrichment program.

White House official:

'We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today'

White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.

Ahead of nuclear deal:

Lapid's office trying to coordinate conversation with Biden

Ahead of signing of agreement between Iran and world powers, Lapid also seeks a face-to-face meeting with Biden.

Macron:

'Now the ball is in Iran's court'

French President says the fate of nuclear deal is up to Iran, and that an agreement would be "useful" even if it doesn't settle everything.

US National Security Council:

'US committed to ensure Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon'

US National Security Council: Sullivan stressed to Gantz that the US is committed to ensuring Iran never obtains a nuclear weapon.

Israeli Defense official:

'Leaving nuclear agreement was a mistake'

A senior Israeli defense official claims that leaving the nuclear agreement with Iran was a mistake – the question is what to do now.

Defense Min.: 'We must ensure Iran never gains nuclear umbrella'

'We constantly expand our cooperation to face Iranian malign activities,' Defense Min. Gantz says.

Gantz:

'Visit to CENTCOM was successful'

Defense Minister will continue his visit to the US with a meeting in Washington with National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

'World leaving us on our own against Iran'

Head of a leading right wing movement's research department says Iran is two weeks from going nuclear while the world turns a blind eye.

Gantz takes off for US:

'I will convey a clear message on negotiations with Iran'

Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.

Ted Cruz:

'Deal is designed to let Ayatollah cheat to a nuclear arsenal'

Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".

Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal

Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.

Top White House official:

'Biden understands concerns, but determined to rejoin JCPOA'

US National Security Council coordinator John Kirby argues that Iran deal would reinstate most strenuous inspection protocols on Iran.

Cruz on Iran nuclear deal:

'I intend to fight the implementation of this catastrophic deal'

Senator Ted Cruz warns against new Iran deal: Thousands of people will die because of the Iranian terrorism enabled by this deal.

State Department:

'Deal with Iran is closer now than it was two weeks ago'

State Department spokesperson Ned Price expresses some optimism about prospects of Iran nuclear deal, but says that divisions remain.

Western leaders discuss efforts to revive Iran deal

Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.

US official:

'Iran has dropped its key 'red line' demand in nuclear talks'

US official says Iran has officially dropped demand that IRGC be removed from State Department blacklist.

Israel to US:

'The Iranians refused the agreement, don't insist on it'

Senior political official: Iran refused the Europeans' offer, it's time to get up and leave.

Biden ushers in an era of nuclear chaos and war

Appeasement of Iran is now a firm principle of identity politics and progressive dogma. And so, it continues and escalates. Op-ed.

Israeli officials believe:

Iran close to returning to nuclear deal

Israeli political officials believe that Iran is interested in rejoining nuclear deal even though no agreements have yet been reached.

Israel concerned US will make additional concessions to Iran

Israeli officials understand a nuclear deal with Iran may be close, but cannot assess the chances of an agreement being reached.

EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal

European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal

Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.

Iran:

'Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions'

Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.

Iran may accept EU compromise on nuclear deal

Iran may accept final compromise worked out in Vienna to save 2015 agreement, local media report.

Vienna:

Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text

US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.

EU official:

'Negotiations on Iran nuclear deal close to completion'

EU top negotiator Enrique Mora says it remains unclear whether Tehran will accept the final deal.

Iran calls for 'realistic response' from US to its proposals

Iran's Foreign Minister calls on US to respond to Iranian proposals aimed at reviving 2015 nuclear deal.

Iran is just one political step away from nuclear weapons

Iran has a much larger nuclear program than it had in 2015. This growth is not only quantitative, but also qualitative.Op-ed.

Watch: Talks to resume as Iran accelerates nuclear enrichment

Despite Iran's own claims that the nuclear program is moving ahead at 'full blast', nuclear talks in Vienna are about to resume.

IAEA report:

Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz

UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.

IAEA chief:

'Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity'

Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".

Iranian official:

'We can produce an atomic bomb, but won't'

Head of Iran's atomic energy organization reiterates comments by Khamenei's adviser regarding the country's nuclear aspirations.

US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms over Iran

US imposes sanctions on Chinese and other firms it said helped to sell Iranian oil and petrochemical products.

Iran and Israel: The Influence of the US State Dept?

It is no secret the State Dept had a role in deposing the Shah and was opposed to establishing the Jewish State. Has anything changed?Op-ed.

Iran:

'We've responded to EU proposal on nuclear deal'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator: We stand ready to conclude the negotiations in a short order, should the other side be ready to do the same.

Iran welcomes EU's efforts to revive nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran welcomes diplomatic efforts to revive 2015 deal, after EU proposes a compromise.

EU proposes compromise on Iran nuclear deal

EU Foreign Minister Josep Borrell says the time has come to make a decision on saving the Iran nuclear deal.