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Iranian President blasts latest US sanctions
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi criticizes US for imposing new sanctions on petrochemical producers in the Islamic Republic.
US sanctions Iranian petrochemical producers
Chinese and Indian brokers targeted as well, though US says it is still committed to diplomacy with Iran.
Biden assures senators:
'Sanctions on Iran will be ramped up if needed'
Biden administration officials assure senators the US would ramp up sanctions on Iran if needed.
US Ambassador to Israel:
'Israel could join visa waiver program by 2023'
Ambassador Tom Nides: We still hope to solve Iranian issue through diplomacy.
Blinken:
'Iran's actions complicate efforts to restore nuclear deal'
US Secretary of State criticizes Iran’s removal of cameras that monitor its nuclear program.
Blinken:
'Iran's harassment of vessels a threat to maritime security'
US Secretary of State condemns Iran after it seized two Greek-flagged oil tankers in Gulf waters.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'Zionist regime has taken US foreign policy hostage'
Iranian Foreign Minister accuses Israel of preventing a revival of the 2015 nuclear deal.
US envoy:
'Prospects for deal with Iran are tenuous at best'
Special Envoy Rob Malley tells lawmakers US is ready to tighten sanctions on Iran if efforts to revive the 2015 deal fail.
UN expert:
'US sanctions on Iran are devastating and should be lifted'
Independent UN expert says impact of sanctions imposed by US on Iran is "devastating".
Former US Defense Secretary:
'Trump sought to kill a senior Iranian military officer'
In new memoir, Mark Esper claims Trump wanted to eliminate a senior Iranian military officer shortly before 2020 election.
Senate passes motion against removal of IRGC from terror list
Non-binding motion prohibiting Biden from removing IRGC from list of foreign terrorist organizations approved 62-33.
State Department:
'US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal'
State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.
Iranian commander:
'The US has no place in the Gulf'
Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."
White House clarifies:
'Psaki was talking about Iran's breakout time'
White House clarifies press secretary's remarks about US concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
White House:
'We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks'
White press secretary says the time needed for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon is down from about a year.
Iranian Foreign Minister:
'We are not far from a good nuclear agreement'
Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says his country will not retreat from its “red lines” in indirect talks with the US.
Iranian general:
'We will not give up our plan to avenge Soleimani'
IRGC Navy Commander says US has made "regular offers" to lift sanctions and make other concessions.
State Department:
'Iran will have to address our concerns'
State Department spokesperson appears to dismiss Iran's demand that US remove IRGC from terror list.
Iranian Americans to Biden:
'Don't remove IRGC from terror list'
More than 500 Iranian Americans urge Biden not to cave to Iranian demands in nuclear talks.
Iran:
'US not showing will to reach nuclear agreement'
Iran questions the United States’ will in reaching nuclear agreement.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
'US imposing new conditions in nuclear talks'
Iran's Foreign Minister says US has made excessive demands in negotiations to revive 2015 nuclear deal.
Giuliani among 24 Americans sanctioned by Iran
Iran sanctions 24 Americans, including former Trump lawyer, over involvement with “terrorist acts”.
Biden won't remove IRGC from terror list
Biden administration plans to reject Iran's demand that IRGC terrorist designation be lifted.
House Democrats raise alarm over Iran deal
Rep. Elaine Luria: We can’t stay quiet about the deeply troubling turn that Iran talks have reportedly taken.
Democrats to raise concerns over Iran deal
15 Democratic House members to hold press conference, raise concerns about nuclear deal being drafted with Iran.
US, Iran spar over impasse in nuclear talks
US and Iran blame each other for ongoing impasse that has held up nuclear talks.
Iran:
'The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal'
Iran’s Foreign Minister urges US to stop “wasting time” and reach an agreement on a nuclear deal.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
'We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal'
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: We believe that today we are closer to an agreement than ever before.
US:
'We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran'
State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.
Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations
Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.
US:
'Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent'
State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.
Iran:
'Two issues remain unresolved in talks with US'
Iran's Foreign Minister: If the American side fulfils our two remaining demands today, we will be ready to go to Vienna tomorrow.
Republican senators:
'We will not back new Iran nuclear deal'
49 of 50 Republican senators say emerging nuclear deal weakens sanctions and lessens restrictions on Iran.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
'Nuclear deal is within reach if US acts realistically'
Iran's Foreign Minister says a good and durable nuclear deal is within reach, but places onus on the Americans.
US: We're close to a deal with Iran
State Department spokesperson says a nuclear deal with Iran is close, but unsolved issues remain.
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.
Iran warns:
'We won't wait for the US forever'
Iran's Foreign Ministry puts onus on US to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
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.
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.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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: 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.
Iranian video depicts assassination of Trump
The video was published on Khamenei's website on the anniversary of Qassem Soleimani elimination.
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.
'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.
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.
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 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.
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.