Iranian Nuclear Program

Iran says nuke deal talks at "now or never" deadlock

With France urging conclusion by week's end, Iran insists on new demands along with previous list or else "talks will collapse forever."

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.

Iran:

'We're seriously reviewing draft of nuclear deal'

Iran’s Foreign Minister: We're trying to reach a good deal, our red lines are clear.

Iranian official:

'We can resume uranium production at any moment'

Iran's atomic energy chief says the country can enrich uranium at 60% if the US again leaves nuclear deal.

Iran's Foreign Minister:

'Nuclear negotiations have entered a critical stage'

Iran's Foreign Minister says key issues still need to be resolved in negotiations to revive nuclear deal.

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.'

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Senior Israeli officials blast Biden over Iran deal

Senior Israeli officials reportedly say Biden "has turned diplomacy into a religion" as talks with Iran advance.

Macron to Iranian counterpart: Agree to nuclear deal

French President calls on Iran to seize the opportunity to preserve nuclear deal and prevent crisis.

German Chancellor:

'Now is the moment of truth for Iran deal'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz calls on Iran to make a choice and salvage 2015 deal with world powers.

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett expected to publicly comment on Iran deal as talks near the finish line.

Senior EU official:

'A deal with Iran is close'

Senior EU official says US-Iranian deal could be reached in the coming week but depends on the will of those involved.

US:

'Nuclear deal possible if Iran shows seriousness'

Amid talks in Vienna, United States says nuclear deal is possible within days if Iran “shows seriousness”.

Republicans to Biden:

'No to nuclear deal that isn't approved by Congress'

House Republicans to Biden: Any deal made with Iran without Congress' approval "will meet the same fate" as 2015 agreement.

Iranian negotiator:

'We are closer than ever to an agreement'

Iran's top nuclear negotiator says agreement with world powers is closer than ever.

Israel sends envoy to nuclear talks in Vienna

Israeli envoy meets US and other officials as talks with Iran reach crunch time.

Iranian President:

'Deal is possible but sanctions must be truly lifted'

President Ebrahim Raisi says nuclear agreement is "at hand", but sanctions must be "truly lifted".

Senior Iranian official:

'West pretending to come up with initiatives'

Senior Iranian official blames Western powers for lack of progress in talks to salvage 2015 nuclear deal.

Top Iranian official:

'Maintaining nuclear program is always on the table'

Top Iranian security official makes clear Iran will not give up its nuclear and defense capabilities.

White House:

'Talks with Iran have reached an urgent point'

White House press secretary says a deal with Iran on its nuclear activities needs to be reached in the coming weeks.

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

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

Iran nuclear talks resume in Vienna

The negotiations are attended by Britain, China, France, Germany, Iran, Russia and indirectly the United States.

Nasrallah: I don't think Israel will attack Iran

Hezbollah secretary general says Israel will be isolated if it ever attacks Iran's nuclear program, face massive retaliation.

US: Deal with Iran possible but needs to be completed urgently

State Department spokesman says Iran deal needs to be completed urgently as Vienna talks set to resume.

Iranian official:

'We are still far from achieving balance in nuclear talks'

Iran's top security official calls on US to make political decisions in order to reach a good agreement.

US officials:

'Iran's breakout period will be less than a year'

Biden administration expects Iran would have nuclear bomb in less than a year under restored deal.

US Senator on Iran deal:

'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

Senator Bob Menendez expresses concerns over nuclear talks with Iran: They cannot and must not possess a nuclear weapon.

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.

Senior US official:

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

Senior State Department official says US is ready to deal with scenario in which Iran refuses to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.

Macron to Iranian counterpart:

'Accelerate efforts to make progress in nuclear talks'

French President Macron speaks to Iranian counterpart Raisi, stresses need to accelerate nuclear talks.

European officials:

'Talks with Iran reaching their final stage'

France says there are some signs that talks with Iran could succeed.

US and Israel hold strategic talks on Iran

US National Security Adviser tells Israelis the US is committed to diplomacy on Iran, but is preparing other options.

Iranian President:

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions lifted'

Iranian President says an agreement with the US over 2015 nuclear deal is possible if sanctions on Iran are lifted.

US: We're prepared for direct talks with Iran

State Department spokesperson says US is prepared to hold direct talks with Iran on its nuclear program.

INSS: Iran can achieve nuclear breakout within weeks

Institute for National Security Studies releases report on security challenges facing Israel in 2022 with emphasis on Iranian threat,

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Russia offered Iran interim nuclear deal

With Washington's knowledge, Russia has discussed possible interim agreement with Iran.

EU official:

'Talks with Iran moving in the right direction'

Senior official: My assessment is that we are on the right track for a final agreement.

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.

US official:

'Iran needs faster diplomacy or slower nuclear advances'

Senior US official: Iran will have to either accelerate its pace at negotiating table or slow down its nuclear program.

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.

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

Iran says it is time for the US to take political decisions to resolve key remaining issues at nuclear talks.

EU official 'optimistic' about Iran nuclear deal

EU foreign policy chief says he is optimistic about an Iran nuclear deal being struck within “the next few weeks”.

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.

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White House to attack Trump for leaving Iran deal

With Iran talks reaching a critical moment, White House to focus much of its public messaging on Trump.

France: We are still far from an agreement with Iran

France's Foreign Minister says progress was made but Iran and world powers are still far from any agreement.

Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement

Iran's foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal and won’t settle for interim agreement.

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: Nuclear talks approaching 'good agreement'

Iran's Foreign Minister: We are close to a good agreement, but it must be pursued by the other side too.

Iran's aggression increases when nuclear talks in Vienna resume

Iran steps up its belligerent activities in the Middle East, trying new tactics against Israel, including Hebrew broadcasts and cyberwar.

US: There has been 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says nuclear deal talks with Iran in Vienna have shown “modest progress”.

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.

Iran detects 'realism' on part of Western countries

Iranian spokesman says Iran sense a "retreat" by Western parties in nuclear talks.

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.

France condemns Iran's satellite rocket launch

France says Iran's rocket launch is "all the more regrettable" as nuclear talks are ongoing.

Iran says 'satisfactory progress' made in nuclear talks

Iranian negotiator satisfied with progress in talks meant to keep 2015 nuclear agreement alive.

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.

US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks

State Department spokesman says some progress was made in nuclear talks, but it's too soon to say how substantive it was.

Israeli official: 'No deterrence' against Iran nuclear program

Former Mossad Intelligence Director says there is currently no diplomatic way to get Iran to halt its nuclear program.

EU envoy to Iran talks: There's difficult work ahead

EU diplomat in charge of talks with Iran says sides are showing will to solve disputes, but difficult work remains.