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Blinken Reassures Allies Ahead of Possible Iran Deal
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has tried to reassure a wary Israel and its Gulf Arab allies ahead of a possible renewal of global powers’ international nuclear deal with Iran
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Nancy Pelosi in Jerusalem: US Support for Israel Is ‘Ironclad'
The face-to-face diplomacy came at a tense time in the nations’ relationship as talks about a deal to rein in Iran’s nuclear capabilities drag on in Vienna.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Restart as Critical Time Pressure and Distrust Builds
Iran’s nuclear advancements throughout 2021 have shrunk its “breakout time,” or the time it would take to be able to build a nuclear bomb.
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Time for Iran to Make ‘Tough Decisions' on Whether to Revive Nuke Deal, US Official Says
After the latest round of talks in Vienna produced progress, the negotiations have reached a critical stage, the official told reporters.
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Europe, US Frustrated With Iranian Stance in Nuclear Talks
European diplomats are expressing frustration with Iran’s stance in talks aimed at salvaging Tehran’s tattered 2015 nuclear deal, saying they are wasting “precious time” dealing with new Iranian demands and that “time is running out.”
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Israeli Prime Minister Makes Historic UAE Visit, Stressing ‘New Reality' for Region
The meeting comes amid rising tensions in the region between Iran and its adversaries, as Tehran ramps up its nuclear development.
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Iran Reneges on Previous Concessions in Nuclear Talks, U.S. Official Says
Iran has walked back all concessions it made in previous negotiations on reviving the 2015 nuclear deal but is insisting on pocketing compromises from other governments while issuing fresh demands, a senior U.S. official told reporters on Saturday.
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It Remains to Be Seen If China Is Really on Iran's Side at the Nuclear Talks, Researcher Says
Indirect talks between Iran and the U.S. kicked off on Monday, as the two countries look to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
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Iran Nuclear Talks Resume With Little Cause for Optimism After Months-Long Hiatus
Tehran has said there is no way to return to the 2015 deal without the lifting of all U.S. sanctions.
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Talks to Revive Iran Nuclear Deal Resume; US Stays Distant
Negotiators in Vienna have resumed talks over reviving Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, with the United States taking part at arm’s length as in previous rounds since the Trump administration pulled out of the accord three years ago
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EXPLAINER: Can World Powers Curb Iran in New Nuclear Talks?
Can the landmark 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers be restored?
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US, European Allies Warn of Iran's ‘Provocative' Nuke Steps
President Joe Biden says international negotiations with Iran over its nuclear program will resume
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Iran Has Agreed to Return to Nuclear Talks — But Don't Expect a Deal Anytime Soon, Experts Say
The announcement came amid tensions between Iran and the West as Tehran ramps up nuclear activity in breach of the 2015 deal’s parameters.
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Prospects of Iran Nuclear Talks Going Smoothly Are ‘Bleak,' Eurasia Group Says
The odds are stacked against an Iran nuclear deal being reached this year — even if negotiations restart, according to political risk consultancy Eurasia Group.
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Washington Welcomes News of Direct Talks Between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Official Says
Tensions are high in the region and Iran’s recently-elected government has not held back in expressing its animosity toward the West.
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Israeli PM and Biden Postpone Meeting Because of Afghanistan
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett have postponed their White House meeting as Biden focused his attention on dealing with the aftermath of deadly explosions near the Kabul airport that targeted U.S. troops and Afghans seeking to flee their country after the Taliban takeover
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Iran's Hardline Cleric Ebrahim Raisi Sworn in as President Amid Slew of Tensions
Raisi’s swearing in follows drone strikes on a tanker in the Gulf that have been blamed on Iran, and a threat of attack from Israel.
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Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Are Stuck After Substantial Progress, Negotiator Says
Negotiators made “quite substantial” progress in talks over the Iran nuclear deal before discussions came to a halt.
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Biden's Airstrikes Send a Clear Message Amid Iran Deal Talks — But Are Unlikely to Derail Them, Analysts Say
The airstrikes are the second round ordered by President Joe Biden against Iranian-backed militias since he began his term in office.
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Iranian Authorities Thwarted a ‘Sabotage' Attack on Nuclear Building, Local Media Says
Iranian authorities foiled a “sabotage attack” against one of its civilian nuclear facilities, local news site Nournews reported, offering no further details.