US ‘ready’ for nuclear talks with Iran… with precondition of addressing ‘regional issues’

The Joe Biden administration said it’s willing to sit down with Iran to discuss renewing the 2015 nuclear pact, though a senior US official noted the talks must cover other “regional issues” – a potential deal-breaker for Tehran. … Read More >US ‘ready’ for nuclear talks with Iran… with precondition of addressing ‘regional issues’

Iran would ‘immediately reverse’ its nuclear program if US lifts sanctions, but Washington & allies want Tehran to make first move

Tehran has urged the US to “unconditionally” lift its sanctions, promising to “immediately reverse” all its actions regarding its nuclear program. Washington and its allies, however, are demanding that Iran take the first step. … Read More >Iran would ‘immediately reverse’ its nuclear program if US lifts sanctions, but Washington & allies want Tehran to make first move

IAEA chief to visit Iran as country prepares to scale back cooperation with nuclear watchdog

The head of the UN nuclear watchdog is expected to visit Iran later this week as the country is preparing to drastically scale back its cooperation with the international body, including banning short-notice inspections. … Read More >IAEA chief to visit Iran as country prepares to scale back cooperation with nuclear watchdog

Iranian FM warns Biden the ‘window for cooperation is closing rapidly,’ as Tehran threatens to deviate further from nuclear pact

Iran’s foreign minister has warned that Tehran is willing to take further action and reduce cooperation with International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors if the US and European powers fail to comply with the nuclear pact. … Read More >Iranian FM warns Biden the ‘window for cooperation is closing rapidly,’ as Tehran threatens to deviate further from nuclear pact

Biden puts US in standoff with Iran, says sanctions won’t be lifted until country stops enriching uranium

In a new excerpt from his pre-Super Bowl interview, President Joe Biden made it clear there is no chance of the US lifting sanctions on Iran unless they “stop enriching uranium first,” a step Tehran is not willing to take. … Read More >Biden puts US in standoff with Iran, says sanctions won’t be lifted until country stops enriching uranium

No change to clauses or membership if Iran is to return to nuclear deal, says President Rouhani

Iran’s president has warned that Tehran will not return to compliance with the conditions of the nuclear deal unless it is clear that none of its clauses will be changed and no new members will be added to the agreement. … Read More >No change to clauses or membership if Iran is to return to nuclear deal, says President Rouhani