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Analysis: Stakes rise as Iran can fuel ‘several’ atom bombs
Iran has enough highly enriched uranium to build “several” nuclear weapons if it chooses, the United Nations’ top nuclear official is now warning.But ... Middle East -
EU tells Iran to halt repression, support for Russia
The EU foreign policy chief told Iran's foreign minister that Tehran should immediately halt military support for Russia and its repression of ... World News -
Analysis: US leaves door open for Iran nuclear diplomacy
For nearly two years the United States has tried and failed to negotiate a revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal yet Washington and its European ... Middle East -
UN nuclear officials leave Iran after talks, result unclear
UN nuclear watchdog officials left Iran on Monday after talks with the head of its nuclear energy organization, the semi-official ISNA news agency ... Middle East -
UN nuclear chief says Iran ties need to get back on track
Iran appears to be at odds with the UN nuclear watchdog over information it should be providing regarding its atomic program, the head of the ... Middle East -
US envoy: Iran not pursuing a nuclear weapon, military option still on table
US Special Envoy Rob Malley said Wednesday that Washington is using pressure that Iran has not experienced for “many, many years” to prevent Tehran ... Middle East -
White House sounds alarm over Iran’s uranium enrichment
“We certainly have not changed our view that we will not allow Iran to achieve a nuclear weapons capability,” the US official said. Middle East -
Military option is on the table if needed to prevent Iranian nuclear weapon: Malley
“We make no apology for having tried and still trying to do everything we can to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon,” the US special envoy for Iran said. Middle East -
Iran is an ever more ‘relevant’ problem, nuclear watchdog chief says
Iran is a problem that is ever more “relevant,” the UN nuclear watchdog’s chief, Rafael Grossi, said on Friday, in an apparent reference to the ... Middle East -
No positive developments on JCPOA but US still committed to deal: State Dept
“This administration remains categorically committed to mutual return to full implementation of the JCPOA,” a senior State Department official told reporters on a phone call. Middle East -
Iran’s President Raisi repeats call for nuclear deal guarantees ahead of UN visit
Tehran would be serious about reviving a deal on its nuclear program if there were guarantees the US would not again withdraw from it, Iranian ... Middle East -
Iran nuclear deal is ‘in the ER room:’ Israeli defense minister
Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers is “in the ER room” and is unlikely to be renewed soon, if at all, Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz ... Middle East -
Iran nuclear talks in disarray as monitors meet on probe
International atomic monitors convened Monday to discuss a standoff with Iran that’s dragged efforts to revive a landmark agreement to curtail the ... Middle East -
European powers say ‘serious doubts’ over Iran’s commitment to nuclear deal
European mediators last month appeared to make progress in restoring the 2015 accord as Iran largely agreed to a proposed final text.But optimism ... Middle East -
GCC foreign ministers meet in Riyadh to discuss Iran and counterterrorism
Gulf foreign ministers met in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss a range of issues including counterterrorism efforts and relations with Iran, the ... Gulf -
Cash from new deal with Iran will give boost to Lebanon’s Hezbollah: Report
The US State Department said in 2020 that Iran was providing Hezbollah with about $700 million per year. Middle East -
Iran demands closure of IAEA probes for sustainable nuclear deal
Iran is seeking the closure of the UN nuclear agency’s investigation of its nuclear activities among other guarantees, in order to revive the ... Middle East -
US still hoping for Iran nuclear deal, ‘but we’re not going to stay at it forever’
“Sanctions relief are a part of this deal in return for not allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon,” a White House official tells Al Arabiya. Middle East -
Western powers can strike better Iran deal, Israeli lawmaker says
Israel believes Western powers can reach a better nuclear deal with Iran, a senior Israeli lawmaker said on Friday, as attempts to revive a 2015 pact ... Middle East -
White House pessimistic after receiving Iran’s response to JCPOA draft
“We are studying it and will respond through the EU, but unfortunately, it is not constructive,” a National Security Council official said in a statement to Al Arabiya English. Middle East -
Show US Congress full text of Iran nuclear deal, 50 lawmakers tell Biden
“Strengthened with an estimated one trillion dollars in sanctions relief over a decade, Iran and the IRGC would be an enormous danger to Americans at home and abroad, and to our allies,” the bipartisan group of lawmakers says. Middle East -
Israel’s former PM Netanyahu criticizes US, Biden administration over Iran deal
Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit out at the Biden administration for being close to a “very, very bad” nuclear deal with Iran, ... Middle East -
US has responded to Iran comments on nuclear deal proposal: State Department
A senior White House official said that “gaps remain” between the US and Iran over their demands for a mutual return to the 2015 deal. Middle East -
Republican lawmakers slam Biden administration after Iran nuclear deal progress
“President Biden can’t stop Congress nor a future GOP admin from reimposing Iran sanctions. If Iran is looking for “guarantees,” I guarantee conservatives will work to reverse any of Biden’s sanctions relief,” a senior Republican lawmaker said. Middle East -
Biden administration defends potential Iran nuclear deal as Israel hits out
A senior US official said that “thousands” of advanced centrifuges Iran is using to enrich today would be stopped and removed, including all of the centrifuges enriching at the fortified underground facility at Fordow. Middle East -
US says gaps remain in Iran nuclear deal but pact closer than before
The Biden administration will respond at an appropriate time, a US official said Monday, adding that delays by Iran have stretched on for months, and any suggestion the US is now delaying the process is false. Middle East -
Iran says US delaying revival of 2015 deal, prisoner swap is unrelated
Iran accused the US on Monday of “procrastinating” in indirect talks aimed at reinstating Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal, and said a prisoner swap with ... Middle East -
Iran deal tantalizingly close, but US faces new hurdles
“Even if Iran accepts President Biden’s full capitulation and agrees to reenter the Iran nuclear deal, Congress will never vote to remove sanctions,” the GOP minority on the House Armed Services Committee said in a tweet. Middle East -
US denies making new concessions to Iran in bid to revive 2015 nuclear deal
“Reports that we have accepted or are considering new concessions to Iran as part of reentering the 2015 nuclear deal are categorically false,” National Security Council Spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said in a statement to Al Arabiya English. Middle East -
US studying Iran’s comments on EU nuclear deal proposal: State Department
Russia’s top diplomat in Vienna said the comments from Iran on the EU proposal were “very businesslike” and “reasonable.” Middle East