Iranian Nuclear Program

News and updates about Iranian Nuclear Program

Saudis not ruling out nuclear bomb in response to Iran
Saudi Foreign Minister says his country will do whatever it needs to protect its people if Iran develops a nuclear bomb.

Khamenei hails lifting of sanctions, warns of US 'deceit'
Iranian Supreme Leader congratulates President Hassan Rouhani following lifting of sanctions over weekend, attacks US critics.

UN removes Iranian bank from sanctions list
Security Council cancels sanctions that were imposed on Iranian bank Sepah in 2007.

Rouhani: Only the 'Zionists' are against the nuclear deal
Iran’s President hails the lifting of the sanctions on his country, lashes out at opponents of the deal - including Israel.

Obama glows as Iran nuclear sanctions are lifted
Obama says 'this is a good day' as sanctions drop on Iran, same day US imposes new sanctions on Iranian missile program.

PM responds to lifting of Iran sanctions with subtle warning
Israel 'ready to face any threat' and will not allow Iran to gain nuclear weapons, no matter what, Netanyahu says.

Danon: Iran is still striving for nuclear weapons
Israel's UN ambassador warns world not to be blinded by IAEA's positive report on Iran.

AIPAC: This is a 'dangerous moment' for America
Pro-Israel lobby warns against implementation of the nuclear deal with Iran.

Netanyahu: We will warn of any Iranian violations of deal
As sanctions on Iran are lifted, PM Netanyahu warns the Islamic Republic is still seeking nuclear weapons.

IAEA green lights Iran sanctions relief
International Atomic Energy Agency says Iran has fulfilled obligations under nuclear deal, paving the way for billions in sanctions relief.

White House: We're not yet ready to lift sanctions on Iran
White House says Iran's compliance with the nuclear deal has not yet been verified.

State Department: Concrete poured into Arak nuclear reactor
State Department confirms that concrete has been poured into the core of Iran's heavy water nuclear reactor.

Watch: Iran's embarrassing interview of captive US navy captain
In apparently pre-rehearsed video interview, captain of US navy crew detained by Iran 'thanks' regime for 'fantastic' treatment.

House approves greater oversight of Iran deal
Republican-backed legislation would give Congress greater oversight of Iran deal. White House threatens veto.

Kerry confirms Iran removed core vessel of Arak reactor
Secretary of State says nuclear deal will be implemented within days now that Iran has removed the core of its heavy water reactor.

Iran demands US 'apologize' after 10 sailors taken captive
Iranian foreign minister reportedly demanded Washington apologize for US sailors accidentally straying into its waters.

Iran removes core of Arak reactor
Iran says it removed the core of its heavy-water nuclear reactor and filled it with cement as part of deal with the West.

Democrat slams own party over Iran missile breaches
After Iran breaches sanctions with ballistic tests, unveils underground 'missile towns,' NY Assemblyman demands action.

Kerry: Iran deal 'days away' from implementation
Secretary of State says Iran is expected to live up to its promises as part of deal with the West.

New Mossad chief: Iran is still a significant threat
Incoming Mossad chief Yossi Cohen says a nuclear Iran is still a threat, even with a deal in place.

White House: Iran will finish work for nuclear deal within weeks
White House deputy national security adviser says Iran is expected to finish the work it needs to trigger implementation of deal soon.

Kerry hails Iran's 'progress' in complying with nuclear deal
Secretary of State welcomes Iran's shipment of uranium to Russia as implementation of nuclear deal looms.

Iran says nuclear deal will be implemented in early January
Iranian officials say nuclear agreement with six powers will come into force in early January, despite Iranian violations.

Zarif: United States' visa decision breaches nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister says he expects the Obama administration to act to cancel Congress decision to block visa-free travel by Iranians.

Russia to build Iran two new nuclear plants next week
AEOI deputy head reveals Russia to begin construction on 'joint nuclear power plants'; says Iran, not world powers, to redesign Arak.

Iran set to export enriched uranium to Russia
Iran's nuclear chief says the country will export most of its enriched uranium to Russia as it rushes to implement the nuclear deal.

AIPAC 'deplores' closing of IAEA's probe on Iran
AIPAC denounces IAEA's decision to close Iran probe despite evidence Iran was trying to develop nuclear weapons.

Kerry welcomes end of UN probe of Iran's nuclear weapons
Secretary of State welcomes IAEA decision to close probe of Iran nuclear weapons, says it will allow to focus on deal with West.

Israel warns of Iran nuclear aims after UN ends weapons probe
Israeli foreign ministry decries IAEA decision to end investigation, despite evidence Iran actively pursued nuclear weapons.

UN officially closes investigation into Iranian nuclear weapons
International Atomic Energy Agency to officially close its probe - despite ample evidence Iran was indeed building nuclear weapons.

Iran denies it tried to develop nuclear weapons
Iran's envoy to the IAEA says he rejects IAEA report that his country made efforts to develop nuclear weapons.

American lawmakers seek state sanctions against Iran
Bipartisan group of lawmakers introduce legislation that would endorse continued sanctions by state and local governments against Iran.

Steinitz: IAEA report is far from comforting
Minister Yuval Steinitz says IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear activities shows Iran is a threat that cannot be trusted.

Iran: IAEA report proves nuclear program is 'peaceful'
Iran's senior nuclear negotiator claims UN report shows his country’s nuclear program had no military dimensions.

Netanyahu: UN must continue to investigate Iran
PM responds to UN report showing Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009, says Iran must continue to be investigated.

UN finds Iran worked on nuclear weapons until 2009
IAEA report claims Iran pursued nuclear weapons until 2009, including at disputed Parchin site, both of which Tehran denies.

France expects IAEA to provide answers on past Iran nuclear work
France says IAEA must provide all the information on whether Iran has in the past carried out work related to nuclear weapons.

Iran threatens to cancel nuclear deal if UN probe isn't closed
Senior Iranian official says his country will cancel deal if IAEA probe into past nuclear activities isn't dropped.

Astonishing revelation
Iran didn't sign the nuclear deal - and it isn't legally binding
US State Dept. makes astonishing admission in letter to Republican Congressman, who noted version of JCPOA handed to Congress wasn't signed.

Iran expects nuclear deal to come into force in January
Iran's deputy foreign minister says he expects the nuclear deal with the West to enter into force in early January.

US lifts sanctions on Italian firm helping Iran cheat
Green light for Italian company that helped Tehran cheat nuclear sanctions; move before implementation day 'shows sanctions regime is dead.'

World powers to help Iran redesign Arak plant
Six world powers agree to help Iran redesign its Arak heavy water reactor so that it cannot produce weapons-grade plutonium.

US terror victims hold banks liable for Iranian terror funds
Families warn US banks that they have served a citation on Iran and will be responsible to victims for any Iranian funds held overseas .

Iran threatens to end nuclear deal
Rouhani warns that if US imposes any new non-nuclear sanctions, Iran will 'fail to comply' with obligations of deal; demands US 'apology.'

Iran stops dismantling centrifuges, despite nuclear deal
Iran stops dismantling centrifuges in Natanz and Fordow due to complaints by hardliners.

Ex-Mid East Adviser: Obama to blame Bibi for terror wave
Dennis Ross estimates in meeting Obama will hold PM responsible for 'standing pat,' and discuss new Temple Mount gestures.

Iran buys plane to use in Syrian war - in violation of nuke deal
Mahan Air, which has close links to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard, purchased the UK-manufactured plane to ferry troops to Syria.

EU Parliament chief: Iran-EU relations entering 'key stage'
European Parliament chief Martin Schulz visits Iran, meets Iranian counterpart.

UK: Explosive may have caused Russian plane crash
Britain sends UK aviation experts to examine Sharm al-Sheikh airport, in suspicion bomb downed Russian airliner Saturday.

Iranian MPs: No nuclear deal until sanctions fully lifted
Iranian parliament sends strong letter to President Hassan Rouhani, demanding Iran breach agreements reached with P5+1.

Expert: No choice for Obama, he will resume talks with Iran
Iran has refused to accept the terms of the nuclear 'agreement' it signed – and President Obama will be forced to reopen negotiations.

Ya'alon: Iran deal is done, we have to look to the future
In meeting with American counterpart, Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon hints Israel is no longer protesting the Iran nuclear deal.

Report: Former president admits Iran pursuing nuclear weapons
In Persian-language interview, Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani claims program began with intention of building weapons capability.

Yaalon in US: Much of our power is based on US aid
Defense Minister held working meeting with Ashton Carter, as Israel and US 'make up' after Iran fight.

WJC urges Israel, PA to restart peace talks
Despite Palestinian incitement, violence, World Jewish Congress still believes in two-state solution; calls on Arab world to intervene.

Jeb Bush: Give Israel 'sophisticated military equipment'
Republican candidate says Arab world view America as weak, suggests Israel should be given capacity to strike Iran.

Spy game: IDF jets held Iran strike dry run in 2012
US, Israeli officials reveal the breakdown in ties over Iran, as Israel had to spy to learn of nuclear talks, and US spied on strike plans.

Shalom to French FM: Lean on Abbas to halt incitement
During meeting in Paris, Israeli Interior Minister and French Foreign Minister explored efforts to restart peace talks.

Iran Threatens Nuclear Plants if Deal Not Implemented
Speaker of Iran’s parliament warns the West his country will build nuclear plants if the implementation of the nuclear deal is delayed.
