South Korea to release Iranian assets in consultation with US
Iran has been pressuring South Korea for months to unblock assets held in two South Korean banks due to US sanctions.
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Blinken: US will seek to strengthen and extend Iran deal
Secretary 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 US
Iran says it is studying a European Union proposal for an informal meeting between members of the 2015 nuclear deal and the United States.
'Our position on the nuclear deal hasn't changed'
Prime 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 Iran
White 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 activities
US President says his administration is prepared to re-engage in negotiations to curb Iran's nuclear program.
US rescinds 'snapback' of sanctions on Iran
US tells Security Council it is rescinding Trump administration move to reimpose UN sanctions on Iran.
US 'ready' to restart talks with Iran on nuclear deal
State Department says US would accept invitation from EU to meet Iran and discuss its nuclear program.
Blinken to counterparts: US prepared to talk to Iran
Secretary of State tells European counterparts that the US is prepared to engage in discussions with Iran.
Khamenei: We will demand actions from the US
Iran’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 open
Secretary 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 Iran deal
Sources 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 deal
Iran’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 Iran
French 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 court
Iranian 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 US
International 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 deal
State Department spokesperson responds to Iranian proposal for the EU to help revive 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran's FM suggests path to overcome impasse with US
Mohammad 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 deal
Turkish Foreign Minister expresses hope the Biden administration returns to 2015 Iran deal and lifts sanctions on Iran.
'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'
White 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 envoy
Malley has drawn criticism over concerns that he would be soft on Iran and tough on Israel.
Blinken: Our commitment to Israel’s security is sacrosanct
US 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 deal
French 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 Iran
US official says Biden administration is working on a direct dialogue with Iran through European mediators.
Macron and Biden agree to cooperate on Iran
French President and US President speak for the first time, agree to act together for peace in the Middle East.
Iran's FM: We will not cooperate with the US on Israel
Mohammad Javad Zarif says Iran may cooperate with the US on issues such as oil and security in the Gulf, but not on Israel.
Zarif to Biden: Return to deal without demanding concessions
Iran’s Foreign Minister urges Biden to "choose a better path" by returning to 2015 nuclear deal without renegotiating it.
Iran's FM: Trump is relegated to the dustbin of history
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif celebrates end of Trump's term.
'Iran must resume compliance with nuclear constraints'
In first press briefing, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran are dependent on it resuming compliance with 2016 deal.
Report: Biden considering Robert Malley as Iran envoy
Malley was critical of the killing of top Iranian scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
'Iran poses a threat to our allies'
Lloyd Austin warns: If Iran were to get nuclear capability, most every problem we deal with in the region would be tougher to deal with.
Iran's FM: We don't shy from crushing aggressors
Iranian Foreign Minister issues a warning to the US after it deploys B-52 bomber aircraft to the Middle East.
Report: Pompeo to accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda
Secretary of State planning to use newly declassified US intelligence to publicly accuse Iran of ties to Al-Qaeda terrorist organization.
Iranian lawmaker threatens to expel IAEA inspectors
Senior Iranian lawmaker says Iran will expel nuclear inspectors from its territory if US sanctions are not lifted by February 21.
Khamenei bars US and British vaccines
Iran's Supreme Leader: Importing American and British vaccines is forbidden, I don't trust them.
Iran's FM: Israel will attack US forces in Iraq to provoke war
Mohammad Javad Zarif claims to have intelligence showing Israel will attack US forces in Iraq
'We're fully prepared to respond to US military pressure'
Top commander of Iran's Revolutionary Guard warns US ahead of first anniversary of Soleimani elimination.
Iran's FM: Trump trying to create a 'pretext for war'
Iranian Foreign Minister criticizes US President a day after the US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East.
US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East
Move comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran ahead of first anniversary of elimination of Qassem Soleimani.
Iranian official: Foreign forces must leave the region
Top Iranian security official says regional security can only be achieved through removal of "external factors".
Rouhani: US demanding our vaccine transactions pass through them
Iranian President says Washington is demanding Iranian transactions for coronavirus vaccines pass through US banks.
Iran: US approved funds transfer for COVID-19 vaccines
Head of Iran's Central Bank says US caved to global pressure and allowed Iran to purchase vaccines for coronavirus.
Iran warns Trump against 'adventurism' before leaving office
Iranian Foreign Minister responds to Trump's threat towards Iran: Trump will bear full responsibility for any adventurism on his way out.
150 Democrats urge Biden to rejoin Iran deal
150 House Democrats sign letter sent to Biden which expresses support for renewed diplomacy to halt and reverse Iran’s nuclear program.
'If one American is killed, I will hold Iran responsible'
Following rocket attack on US Embassy in Baghdad, Trump warns Iran against attacking Americans.
Signatories to Iran nuclear deal preparing for US return
Iran, China, Russia, Germany, France and the UK acknowledge possible US return to 2015 deal which Iran has been breaching.
US commander: We're prepared to react if Iran attacks
Head of US Central Command says Washington is prepared to retaliate if Iran attacks to avenge killing of Soleimani.
Soleimani’s daughter: Trump is the monster, not my father
Daughter of top Iranian general eliminated by US claims there is no difference between Trump and Joe Biden.
Khamenei makes first public appearance in weeks
Iran's Supreme Leader suggests the US will remain hostile to Iran even after Biden takes office: Don't trust the enemy.
Rouhani: Iran is very happy that 'terrorist' Trump is leaving
Iranian President welcomes looming departure from office of US President, says he is a "tyrant".
US sanctions Iranian officials over Levinson abduction
US sanctions two officials from Iran's Ministry of Intelligence in connection to 2007 abduction of former FBI agent.
Rouhani: US sanctions making it hard to purchase vaccines
Iranian President blames US sanctions for making it difficult for his country to purchase medicine and health supplies from abroad.
Iran: Glad the US 'got the message'
Iran responds to US Navy official who said that "uneasy deterrence" had been reached in the Gulf.
US Navy official: We have 'uneasy deterrence' with Iran
Despite recent tensions, top US Navy official in the Middle East says the US has a "healthy respect" for Iranian presence in Gulf.
Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.
US envoy: Iran unlikely to retaliate before Biden takes office
US envoy on Iran: They are desperate for sanctions relief, that will be a key factor in their decision-making.
Biden stands by intention to return to Iran nuclear deal
President-elect tells New York Times: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, other countries in the region would be pressured to get one too.
'Nobody would be naive enough to go back to Iran deal'
Saudi Arabia’s UN envoy dismisses the idea that Biden will re-enter 2015 Iran nuclear deal: It has proven its failure to the entire world.
