Iran rejects latest US report about its nuclear program: Baseless claims
The report determined that Iran is not pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but has the infrastructure to do so in less than two weeks.
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US report: Iran can make a nuclear weapon in less than two weeks
New US report says Iran isn't pursuing nuclear weapons at this time, but can do so quickly.
US military: Iranian navy aimed a laser at US helicopter over the Gulf
US military says Iranian naval forces repeatedly aimed a laser at an American military helicopter over international airspace.
State Department spokesman: Iran must take de-escalatory steps on its nuclear program
State Department spokesman Matthew Miller calls on Iran to resume cooperation with IAEA if it wants to make space for diplomacy with the US.
US issues more sanctions over Iran's drone program
US sanctions seven people and four companies in China, Russia and Turkey over development of Iran’s drone program.
Iranian President: The US needs to prove its goodwill to revive nuclear deal
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi accuses US of violating 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran: Prisoner swap with US to commence today
According to Iran's MFA spokesperson, the swap of 5 prisoners will commence, and frozen Iranian funds will be released.
US-Iran prisoner swap deal: US issues waiver for banks to transfer frozen Iranian money
As part of deal announced last month, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.
Reports: US and Iran on verge of completing prisoner swap
US media reports that $6 billion of unfrozen Iranian funds will be wired to banks in Qatar, triggering prisoner releases on both sides.
Iran's President: The West failed to isolate Iran
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi says his country continues to seek the lifting of sanctions that were imposed on it.
Iran orders US to pay $330 million for 'planning coup'
Court in Tehran orders US government to pay in damages for "planning a coup" against Islamic Republic in 1980.
Iranian Foreign Minister: No link between prisoner swap and release of frozen money
Iranian Foreign Minister rejects any link between prisoner swap with the US and recent release of frozen assets in South Korea.
Republican lawmaker: I would support broader deal with Iran
Rep. Mike Turner says he would support broader diplomatic deal with Iran that would eventually freeze progress in its nuclear program.
Shippers warned to stay away from Strait of Hormuz
The warning comes as tensions between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf remain high.
US official: Iran deal is not done yet
National Security spokesperson John Kirby says release of $6 billion to Iran as part of prisoner swap deal will be tightly controlled.
US report: Iran slowed down buildup of near-weapons-grade enriched uranium
Sources tell Wall Street Journal Iran has diluted some of its stockpile of enriched uranium.
US, Iran agree on prisoner swap deal
Deal would see Americans imprisoned in Iran released and US making Iranian funds more accessible. Blinken: No sanctions relief in the deal.
Iran's President: We'll discuss revival of nuclear deal with dignity
Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi vows to work to counteract the US sanctions imposed on the country.
US mulling armed personnel on ships traveling through Strait of Hormuz
The move would be aimed at stopping Iran from seizing and harassing civilian vessels.
Blinken: We're not currently talking about a nuclear deal with Iran
US Secretary of State says "we’re now in a place where we’re not talking about a nuclear agreement."
Iran launches air force drill as US sends forces to region
11 Iranian air force bases take part in the drill, dubbed Fadaeian Velyat-11.
US sending more warships, Marines to the Middle East
The move is intended to increase security following Iranian attempts to seize commercial ships.
Due to Iran's actions: US to send additional fighter jets and warship to Middle East
The US seeks to monitor key waterways following Iran's seizure and harassment of commercial shipping vessels in recent months.
US sends F-16s to Strait of Hormuz to protect ships from Iranian seizures
The US move comes after Iran tried to seize two oil tankers near the strait last week, opening fire on one of them.
US Special Envoy for Iran: We remain engaged in implementing our policy on Iran
Twitter account of US Envoy for Iran tweets for the first time since news came out that former envoy, Rob Malley, was placed on leave.
US intelligence assessment: Iran not pursuing nuclear weapons at the moment
New US assessment says Iran has moved to increase its capacity to produce an atomic bomb, but has stopped short of that so far.
Blinken: Some of the reports on Iran agreement are not true
Secretary of State rejects reports that Washington and Tehran are close to agreements.
US official: Iran tested a suicide drone against a vessel in the Gulf
The United States has accused Iran of being behind a number of attacks against merchant vessels in strategic Gulf waters.
Report: Details of 'imminent' Iran deal emerge
US aiming to reach unwritten agreement, which Iranian officials call a “political cease-fire,” which would prevent a further escalation.
US official: We're not discussing interim deal with Iran
US official says Washington has told Tehran of steps that might trigger a crisis and also those that may create a better climate.
Iran: We held indirect talks with the US
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson confirms indirect talks with the US in Oman, but stresses Iran isn't interested in an interim deal.
US to Iran: You will pay a heavy price if 90% uranium enrichment continues
Sources say US and Iran held indirect talks in Oman, in which US warned Iran not to continue on the path towards nuclear weapons.
US and Iran deny an interim deal is near
United States and Iran both deny reports that they are nearing an interim nuclear deal.
US sanctions IRGC official over plot to kill Bolton
IRGC official Shahram Poursafi reportedly also targeted former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Iran envoy Brian Hook.
Sources: Biden adviser discussed possible outreach to Iran with Oman
Officials say Biden's Middle East adviser visited Oman this month to discuss outreach to Iran regarding its nuclear program.
US condemns Iran's latest ballistic missile test: A serious threat to regional security
State Department spokesman: An Iran with a nuclear weapon would likely act even more provocatively.
Iranian MP: 'Iran may restore ties with Washington if US offers apology'
Islamic Republic lawmaker Shahryar Haidari claimed the US suggested holding talks with Tehran without the presence of other JCPOA partners.
Top Iranian commander: Our ultimate revenge for Soleimani's death is yet to come
IRGC commander Hossein Salami: The US has yet to feel our revenge for its elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
Former US envoy: Iran doesn't fear us the way they need to fear us
Dennis Ross, who served as a senior advisor to three US presidents, criticizes current administration's policy on Iran.
Iran justifies seizure of foreign vessels in the Persian Gulf
Iran claims its moves in the Gulf are "aimed at countering behaviors in violation of international maritime law".
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