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US to cave to Iran?

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Israeli TV report: Agreement with Iran expected to be signed next week, US will remove sanctions from dozens of Iranians.

Netanyahu: Bennett and Lapid must act with all their might

Iran warns:

'We won't wait for the US forever'

Iran's Foreign Ministry puts onus on US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

'We won't wait for the US forever'

State Department:

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

State Department spokesperson says US will pursue alternatives if Iran displays intransigence in nuclear talks.

'We are prepared to walk away from Iran talks'

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.

Israel preparing for Iran deal as soon as next week

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.

'A deal with Iran is close'

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”.

'Nuclear deal possible 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.

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

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.

'Talks with Iran have reached an urgent point'

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

'What exactly are we trying to salvage?'

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.

'Talks with Iran are entering the final stretch'

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.

'Agreement with US possible if sanctions 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.

US: We're prepared for direct talks with 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.

'Iran needs faster diplomacy or slower nuclear advances'

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.

Iran: Time for US to decide on sanctions removal

Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump

The video was published on Khamenei's website on the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani elimination.

Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump

US: Iran will face consequences if it attacks Americans

White House national security adviser warns Tehran after it sanctions dozens of Americans over elimination of top general.

US: Iran will face consequences if it attacks Americans

'Death to America!' shouted at Toronto vigil

B’nai Brith Canada demands federal corporation be dissolved after it organized vigil calling for death to the United States.

'Death to America!' shouted at Toronto vigil

Iran’s wrestling chief: Death to America

President of Iran’s wrestling federation declares “Death to America” weeks before his national team is to play the US team.

Iran’s wrestling chief: Death to America

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

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

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

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.

US: There was 'modest progress' in Iran talks

Iraq calls for direct US-Iran negotiations

Iraq's Foreign Minister says the time has come for Iran and the US to negotiate directly on Iran's nuclear ambitions.

Iraq calls for direct US-Iran negotiations

US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail

White House press secretary: The President asked the national security team to be prepared in case diplomacy fails.

US preparing for possibility that talks with Iran fail

US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran 'not going well'

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says there's no path yet for US to return to Iran nuclear deal.

US National Security Adviser: Talks with Iran 'not going well'

US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'

Biden administration official says Iran's breakout time to nuclear weapon is "really short" and alarming.

US official: Iran's nuclear breakout time is 'really short'

Iran's President: We're serious in nuclear talks

Ebrahim Raisi says the US should remove sanctions to show that it is serious about reaching an agreement as well.

Iran's President: We're serious in nuclear talks

US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail

White House Press Secretary says Biden has asked his team to be prepared in the event that diplomacy with Iran fails.

US preparing 'additional measures' if Iran nuclear talks fail

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

US envoy Rob Malley will travel to Vienna over the weekend as talks on 2015 nuclear deal resume.

US envoy to take part in nuclear talks in Vienna

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Iran: US must lift Trump-era sanctions

Iran’s Foreign Minister says there is no way to return to JCPOA without the lifting of all US sanctions.

Iran: US must lift Trump-era sanctions

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet

US special envoy Robert Malley says US willing to lift sanctions on Iran, but will respond accordingly if it continues to drag its feet.

US envoy: We won't 'sit idly' if Iran drags its feet

Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb

Top US commander in the Middle East says his forces stand ready should talks with the Islamic Republic fail.

Top US commander: Iran 'very close' to nuclear bomb

US Defense Secretary: We'll consider all options on Iran

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin makes clear US is committed to solving Iran nuclear issue using diplomacy, but will consider all options.

US Defense Secretary: We'll consider all options on Iran

Two Iranians charged with US election interference

Two suspected Iranian hackers charged in campaign of election interference aimed at intimidating American voters.

Two Iranians charged with US election interference

US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'

Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield to Israeli TV: We have made clear that we will not allow the Iranians to gain access to a nuclear weapon.

US ambassador: Our policy toward Iran isn't 'soft'

US Amb. to UN: We are concerned over Iranian nuclear activity

The United States' ambassador to the UN tells reporters that the US is concerned that Iran is not abiding by its agreements.

US Amb. to UN: We are concerned over Iranian nuclear activity

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Robert Malley will visit UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain ahead of resumption of nuclear talks with Iran.

US envoy on Iran to visit Middle East

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave deal again

Spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry lays out demands ahead of resumption of nuclear talks at the end of the month.

Iran: US must lift sanctions, promise it won't leave deal again

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

US officials say Iran seized a Vietnamese-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on October 24 and still holds the vessel.

US officials claim Iran seized Vietnamese oil tanker

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached

State Department spokesperson: US believes it remains possible to quickly reach an understanding on return to compliance with 2015 deal.

US: If Iran is serious, an agreement can be reached

Blinken on Iran: Diplomacy is still the best way

Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.

Blinken on Iran: Diplomacy is still the best way

Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions

Biden warns US will respond to actions Iran has taken against Washington’s interests, including drone attacks.

Biden: US will continue to respond to Iranian actions

US sanctions Iran's drone program

US Treasury sanctions Iran, says lethal UAVs from the Revolutionary Guard Corps were used in attacks in the Gulf region.

US sanctions Iran's drone program

US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks

White House press secretary responds skeptically to Iran’s announcement that it will resume nuclear talks in November.

US urges Iran to show 'good faith' in nuclear talks

Iran's President: US should lift the sanctions

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi says US should lift the sanctions on his country to prove it is serious about restarting nuclear talks.

Iran's President: US should lift the sanctions

US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'

US State Department spokesman Ned Price: We hope Iran's definition of soon matches our definition of soon.

US: We want nuclear talks with Iran to restart 'soon'

'If diplomacy with Iran fails, US prepared for other options'

US National Security Advisor to Israeli counterpart: Biden believes diplomacy is the best path with Iran, but there are other options.

'If diplomacy with Iran fails, US prepared for other options'

Iran: US refused to release $10 billion of our frozen funds

Iran's FM says he insisted the US release Tehran's frozen funds as a sign of good will ahead of nuclear talks, but the US refused.

Iran: US refused to release $10 billion of our frozen funds

Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court

Secretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court

US to Iran: Allow UN inspectors access

US calls on Iran to stop denying UN nuclear watchdog access to a workshop making centrifuge parts or face diplomatic retaliation.

US to Iran: Allow UN inspectors access

Iran: We'll return to nuclear negotiations 'very soon'

Iran’s Foreign Minister says country will return to nuclear negotiations but also expresses skepticism about Biden’s real intentions.

Iran: We'll return to nuclear negotiations 'very soon'

US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal

Senior US official says window is still open to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but won't be forever.

US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal

Iran warns US: Don't continue Trump's mentality

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman: US administration should know the continuation of Trump's mentality will result in "maximum failure."

Iran warns US: Don't continue Trump's mentality

Iran to US: Stop your addiction to sanctions

Iran livid after US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap American journalist of Iranian descent.

Iran to US: Stop your addiction to sanctions

US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap journalist

Treasury announces sanctions on four Iranian intelligence operatives behind failed plot to kidnap Iranian-American journalist.

US sanctions four Iranians who plotted to kidnap journalist

Top US negotiator: We can't wait forever for Iran

US envoy Robert Malley makes clear that the Biden administration “can’t wait forever” for Iran to restart nuclear talks.

Top US negotiator: We can't wait forever for Iran

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iranian Foreign Minister says stalled talks aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers unlikely to resume anytime soon.

Iran: Nuclear talks won't resume for another two to three months

Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations

Iran's Foreign Minister: Negotiations must be aimed at serving the interests of the Iranian people, US must speak to us with respect.

Iran: We won't accept negotiations for the sake of negotiations