Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action

Iran may secure a deal before Trump's deadline - or face Israeli strikes in Tehran - analysis

We are nearing the endgame leading to an attack on Iran's nuclear program - or to serious new nuclear negotiations.

 US President Donald Trump against backdrop of Iranian missile (illustration).
An Iranian woman walks past an anti-Israel banner with a picture of Iranian missiles on a street in Tehran, Iran April 19, 2024.

Iran weighs response to Trump's maximum pressure, risking economic turmoil - analysis

 US President Donald Trump and Iranian missiles (illustrative)

Israel must be prepared for US-Iranian diplomacy, expert says

IAEA director-general Rafael Grossi listens as head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization Ali-Akbar Salehi delivers his speech at the opening of the IAEA General Conference at their headquarters in Vienna, Austria September 21, 2020

Europe: Iran's stance on IAEA probe jeopardizes nuclear deal


Raisi enters office with bang as Israel tries rallying world against Iran

New president is a JCPOA opponent who may deal a death blow to the deal while advancing nuclear program.

Supporters of Ebrahim Raisi light fireworks as they celebrate his presidential election victory in Tehran, Iran June 19, 2021.

Crunch time to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons - editorial

Iran is now facing the most significant domestic protests in 18 months, with demonstrations moving from the parched southwest of the country to Tehran. The US response? Take the foot off the gas.

DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

The Iran nuclear deal is doomed for failure - opinion

The JCPOA fails to achieve its ultimate goal of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon

DELEGATES WAIT for the start of talks on reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, in Vienna, Austria, last month.

Israel should push for US engagement on Iran if JCPOA rejoined - Jeffrey

James Jeffrey believes there is a strong commitment from US President Joe Biden's administration to rejoin the 2015 Iran deal.

James Jeffrey, U.S. State Department special representative for Syria Engagement, testifies before a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing on President Trump's decision to remove U.S. forces from Syria, on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., October 23, 2019

UN chief urges US to remove Iran sanctions: 'Plan is peaceful'

Guterres also urged the US to "extend the waivers with regard to the trade in oil with the Islamic Republic of Iran, and fully renew waivers for nuclear non-proliferation projects."

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres delivers the opening address at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 25, 2018

IDF Chief Kohavi warns US against rejoining 2015 Iran deal

In light of the close alliance between Israel and the US, it is rare for a chief of staff to criticize the foreign policies of allies.

IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Aviv Kohavi is seen saluting outside the US Defense Department in Washington, on June 21, 2021.

US: Election of Raisi unlikely to change dynamics of nukes talks

As US ‘aiming for mutual compliance,’ is JCPOA a done deal?

Iran's outgoing President Hassan Rouhani meets with Iran's President-elect Ebrahim Raisi in Tehran, Iran June 19, 2021.

Four wild Iran nuclear standoff developments

There have been four wild developments on Wednesday and in recent days which will have major impacts on the future of the Iranian nuclear standoff.

A view of the water nuclear reactor at Arak, Iran December 23, 2019. WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Blinken: 'We don't know if Iran is willing, able to comply with JCPOA'

"Even in the event of a return to compliance with the JCPOA, hundreds of sanctions will remain in place,” Blinken told lawmakers

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaking at the State Department in Washington, earlier this month.

Is an Iranian warship heading towards Venezuela?

A clash with US Navy may occur if Tehran tries to subvert American sanctions on the Islamic Republic and its far-left ally.

Iranian warships are seen during a joint naval exercise with Russian navy in the Indian Ocean, Iran February 16, 2021. Picture taken February 16, 2021.