Nuclear Deal

US-Iran nuclear talks saw progress on key issues before recent strikes - report

Negotiations, according to US officials, have moved well beyond deliberations on the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, as diplomats have begun narrowing down on four key issues regarding Iran's nukes.

This picture taken from a position in the Upper Galilee region in northern Israel shows an Israeli Iron Dome missile streaking accross the sky to intercept incoming projectiles on May 31, 2026.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Trump says US to finalize Iran deal within days, achieve 'total victory' within two weeks

 People wave flags next to an Iranian missile on display during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution in Tehran, Iran, February 10, 2025.

Obama-era nuclear deal may be best case scenario for US, Iran peace talks, Israeli expert warns

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) (C) holds a news conference with fellow Republican senators (L-R) Sen. Ted Budd (R-NC), Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Roger Marshall (R-KS), at the U.S. Capitol on May 09, 2024 in Washington, DC.

Republican politicians warn Iran ceasefire deal could strengthen Tehran, would be 'disaster'


Iran’s empty skies reveal the hidden cost of US sanctions, pressure - opinion

From mass protests to empty airports, Iran’s collapsing air traffic gives insight into the mounting economic and political crisis facing the regime.

The USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72), a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, is shown at Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego, California, US, August 11, 2025

Witkoff's Israel visit aims to explore red lines, acceptable terms in Iran negotiations - analysis

As Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in Israel, officials see the visit as a real-time effort to test Israel’s red lines on Iran and gauge what kind of deal Jerusalem could tolerate.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff delivers a press conference upon the signing of the declaration on deploying post-ceasefire force in Ukraine, during the so-called 'Coalition of the Willing' summit, at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, January 6, 2026; illustrative.

Israeli, American strategies on Iran diverge as timelines shrink, and risks grow - analysis

Geography, military exposure, and political constraints push Jerusalem and Washington to assess the same intelligence through very different clocks.

 An illustrative image of the silhouettes of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set to a backdrop of their respective countries' flags.

IAEA steps up pressure on Iran, demanding access to Tehran's supply of 60% enriched uranium

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi signaled the agency is preparing to press Tehran for access to its 60 percent enriched uranium.

IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi attends an interview with the Reuters team in Vienna, Austria, September 3, 2025.

US is not ready for 'equal and fair' nuclear negotiations, Iran's Abbas Araghchi claims

"The US cannot expect to gain what it couldn't in war through negotiations," FM Abbas Araghchi said during a Tehran conference on Sunday.

An Iranian woman walks past an anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, Iran, October 14, 2025

Israel has limited time to act against Iranian regime, senior official warns

A senior Israeli official suggests the need to act before Trump's presidency concludes, as tensions rise over Iran's nuclear and missile programs.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attends a meeting with students in Tehran, Iran, November 3, 2025

Trump says Iran has been asking if US sanctions can be lifted

US President Donald Trump reveals Iran has been asking if sanctions can be lifted during recent discussions.

 Donald Trump seen with a model of an Iranian missile (illustrative)

Russia, Iran sign memo on building small nuclear power plants in Islamic Republic

The agreement was signed by Rosatom chief Alexei Likhachev and Iran's top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, at a meeting in Moscow. Rosatom described it as a "strategic project."

Mohammad Eslami, head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), arrives on the opening day of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference at the agency's headquarters in Vienna, Austria, September 15, 2025.

US imposes sanctions on network for transporting Iranian oil

"By targeting Iran’s oil revenue stream, Treasury will further degrade the regime’s ability to carry out attacks against the United States and its allies," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

A drone view shows oil tankers loading crude oil at the Basra Oil Terminal in Iraqi territorial waters, off the coast of Basra, Iraq, August 5, 2025. REUTERS/Mohammed Aty

Egypt mediates talks between Iran, IAEA in bid for 'regional stability'

The Egyptian Foreign Minister and Grossi discussed developments in the Iranian nuclear issue during their separate Tuesday call.

 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meets Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, in Cairo, Egypt, June 2, 2025.