News for US-Iran Biden weighing unfreezing $1 billion for IranSources say Biden administration is weighing unfreezing $1 billion in Iranian funds that the country could use for humanitarian relief. Iranian nuclear negotiator: Sanctions on oil, banks and most individuals will be liftedIran’s chief nuclear negotiator says Tehran expects US sanctions on oil, banks and most individuals and institutions to be lifted.US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran are in 'an unclear place'US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says it is still uncertain if an agreement with Iran will be reached. Report: Biden considering wholesale rollback of sanctions on IranBiden administration considering a near wholesale rollback of sanctions in a bid to get Iran to return to compliance with 2015 nuclear deal. US military ship fires warning shots at IRGC vessels in the GulfUS military says one of its ships fired warning shots after three vessels from Revolutionary Guard came close to it in the Gulf. Kerry denies giving Iranian FM info on Israeli actions in SyriaFormer Secretary of State says allegations that he informed Zarif of Israeli operations in Syria are "unequivocally false". Official: US presented Iran with roadmap on sanctions reliefSenior State Department official says the US provided Iran with outline of sanctions it is prepared to remove. US and EU: More work needed to revive Iran dealMeanwhile, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani says the "negotiations have achieved 60-70 percent progress." Iranian official confirms progress in nuclear talksIran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says "new understanding" appears to be taking shape in talks regarding US return to 2015 deal. Blinken: Iran's uranium enrichment is 'provocative'Secretary of State blasts Iran’s announcement that it intends to begin enriching uranium at 60% purity. US still committed to nuclear negotiations with IranWhite House criticizes Tehran's "provocative" statement that it will ramp up uranium enrichment but says it remains committed to talks. US, Israeli officials to hold second round of talks on IranTop national security officials from the US and Israel will convene virtually on Tuesday for strategic talks on Iran. Little progress made in talks on Iran nuclear dealTalks aimed at bringing US back into 2015 nuclear deal with Iran end in Vienna without progress.US plays down expectations for talks with IranState Department spokesman: Talks with Iran were positive but we should not allow expectations to outpace where we are.State Department: US prepared to remove sanctions on IranState Department spokesman: We are prepared to take the steps necessary to return to compliance with the Iran nuclear deal.US ready to review key sanctions on IranState Department spokesman: US ready to review key sanctions on Iran if it comes into compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal.Iranian official reiterates: No direct or indirect talks with USIranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi: Iran will not accept any step-by-step plan to revive the 2015 nuclear agreement.Iran rejects any talks with USIran says it will not hold any meeting with the US during session in Vienna next week with the remaining participants in 2015 nuclear deal. Officials: US open to discussing wider deal with IranWestern officials believe Iran may wish to discuss a wider road map to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Report: Biden to offer Iran some sanctions reliefSources say Biden will ask Iran to halt some of its nuclear activities in exchange for some relief from US economic sanctions.US senators to Biden: Iran agreement should address other issues too43 senators from both parties call on Biden to work toward international agreement that addresses issues beyond just Iran's nuclear program. Khamenei: The US promises have no credibilityIran's Supreme Leader: The US will only return to its commitments under 2015 deal once Washington fully removes the sanctions.US charges 10 Iranians for evading sanctionsUS authorities charge 10 Iranians for evading sanctions by concealing more than $300 million in transactions over 20 years. White House national security adviser: US and Iran holding indirect diplomacyWhite House national security adviser Jake Sullivan reveals the US and Iran have begun indirect diplomacy on 2015 Iran deal.US: We will not offer Iran unilateral incentivesState Department spokesman: We will not offer Iran unilateral incentives to persuade it to resume compliance with nuclear deal. Jewish leaders welcome new US sanctions on Iranian officialsHeads of Conference of Presidents laud US sanctions that were imposed on two senior members of IRGC.140 lawmakers to Biden: Take 'comprehensive' approach to IranBipartisan group of 140 House lawmakers say new agreement with Iran should address other threats besides the nuclear one. US blacklists two Iranians for violations of human rightsSecretary of State Antony Blinken announces sanctions against two IRGC members for "their involvement in gross violations of human rights".Iran rejects European offer for direct talks with USIran says "time is not right" to hold talks with US given its recent actions. Germany urges Iran to accept US overturesGermany's Foreign Minister: Iran should accept the offer of diplomacy that’s on the table, including from the United States.US: Our patience with Iran is 'not unlimited'State Department spokesman says Iran’s moves away from compliance with 2015 deal make the issue an “urgent challenge” for the United States. South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with USIran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.Blinken: US will seek to strengthen and extend Iran dealSecretary of State: US remains committed to ensuring that Iran never acquires a nuclear weapon. Diplomacy is the best path. Iran studying EU proposal for talks with USIran says it is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between members of the 2015 nuclear deal and the United States. Netanyahu: Our position on the nuclear deal hasn't changedPrime Minister Netanyahu warns that a US return to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal would pave Iran’s path to nuclear weapons.White House accepts Europe's offer to mediate talks with IranWhite House spokeswoman makes clear US has no plan to withdraw sanctions against Iran ahead of talks on a return to the 2015 nuclear deal.Biden: We must address Iran's destabilizing activitiesUS President says his administration is prepared to re-engage in negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program. US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on IranUS tells Security Council it is rescinding Trump administration move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear dealState Department says US would accept invitation from EU to meet Iran and discuss its nuclear program. Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to IranSecretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.Khamenei: We will demand actions from the USIran’s Supreme Leader says Iran will not be satisfied with just words from the US as a condition for reviving the 2015 nuclear deal.Blinken: Path to diplomacy with Iran is openSecretary of State says path to diplomacy with Iran over 2015 nuclear deal is open, but won't specify say if contacts have already begun. Zarif urges US to take 'new approach'Iranian Foreign Minister warns US time is running out to reach agreement on nuclear program. Iran dismisses France's offer to mediate with US"The nuclear deal has no need for a mediator," says Iranian official after French President offers to mediate between Tehran and Washington.Sources: US weighing 'wide array' of ideas on reviving Iran dealSources say US considering option where both sides take small steps short of full compliance with the 2015 deal in order to buy time. Zarif: The US is the one that needs to return to the dealIran’s Foreign Minister says the onus is on the Biden administration to live up to the 2015 nuclear deal.French President offers to mediate between US and IranFrench President Emmanuel Macron: I will do whatever I can to support any initiative from the US side to re-engage in dialogue with Iran. Rouhani hails 'big victory' against US in UN top courtIranian President applauds International Court of Justice ruling that it can hear Iran’s case against the US. UN court rules it can hear Iran's case against USInternational Court of Justice says it can hear a case brought by Iran against the US sanctions imposed by Trump.US: Too early to accept Iran's proposal on nuclear dealState Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with USMohammad Javad Zarif says EU foreign policy chief can coordinate actions taken by both the US and Iran to return to 2015 deal. Turkey hopes US will return to Iran nuclear dealTurkish Foreign Minister expresses hope the Biden administration returns to 2015 Iran deal and lifts sanctions on Iran.White House press secretary: Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraintsWhite House reiterates Biden administration’s stance that Iran must resume compliance with 2015 agreement before negotiations on new deal. Biden names Robert Malley as Iran envoyMalley has drawn criticism over concerns that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel.Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanctUS Secretary of State speaks with Israel's Foreign Minister, tells reporters that Iran must resume complying with the Iran deal. France: Iran must comply with 2015 dealFrench official says Iran must comply with the terms of the 2015 nuclear deal in order for the US to return to the agreement. Report: Biden seeking direct contacts with IranUS official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators. |
