DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A recording of Iran's foreign minister offering a blunt appraisal of diplomacy and the limits of power within the Islamic Republic has been leaked, providing a rare look inside the country's theocracy. Iranian Spokesman Said the Release is 'Illegal' and 'Selectively' Edited The release of...
Negotiators See Signs of Progress in Iran Nuclear Talks
BERLIN — Diplomats working in Vienna on a solution to bringing the United States back into the nuclear deal with Iran and world powers are taking a break from talks to consult with their leaders amid continued signs of progress, Russia's delegate said Tuesday. Talks 'Moving Forward Despite Difficulties' Mikhail...
Official: Iran to Enrich Uranium to 60%, Highest Level Ever
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran will begin enriching uranium up to 60% purity after an attack on its Natanz nuclear facility, a negotiator said Tuesday, pushing its program to higher levels than ever before though still remaining short of weapons-grade. The announcement marks a significant escalation after the sabotage...
Iran Blames Israel for Sabotage at Natanz Nuclear Site
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran blamed Israel on Monday for an attack on its underground Natanz nuclear facility that damaged its centrifuges — sabotage that imperils ongoing talks over Tehran's tattered nuclear deal and brings a shadow war between the two countries into the light. Tension Continues Between Iran...
World Powers Seek to Bring US Back into Iran Nuclear Deal
VIENNA — Officials from five world powers began a new effort Tuesday to try to bring the United States back into the foundering 2015 nuclear deal they signed with Iran, a delicate diplomatic dance that needs to balance the concerns and interests of both Washington and Tehran. The meeting in...
Iran’s Upcoming Elections Could Force a Nuclear Deal Now with US
Given the deadlock and the disappointing pace of movement in the first weeks of Biden’s term, news that the United States will be participating in next week’s meeting in Vienna between Iran and global partners towards reviving the JCPOA is more than welcome. Here is why: Privately, White House officials admit that...
US, Iran Say They’ll Begin Indirect Talks on Nuclear Program
The United States and Iran said Friday that they would begin negotiations through intermediaries next week to try to get both countries back into an accord limiting Iran’s nuclear program, nearly three years after President Donald Trump pulled the U.S. out of the deal. The announcement marked the first major...
Former Obama Aide to Be Tapped as Iran Envoy, Angering Hawks
WASHINGTON — A top national security aide to former President Barack Obama is expected to be tapped as U.S. envoy for Iran this week, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday. The appointment of the aide, Rob Malley, would exacerbate an already bitter partisan divide over Iran and Israel...
Twitter Suspends Iran Top Leader’s Account Over Trump Threat
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Twitter said on Friday that it had permanently banned an account connected to the office of Iran’s supreme leader, shortly after the account posted a photo showing former President Donald Trump playing golf in the shadow of a giant drone. In response to a request...
US Should Return to Nuclear Deal, Says Iranian Expert Parsi
A long-time Washington insider and Iranian expert hopes the Biden administration will improve U.S.-Iran relations. He is also optimistic about Secretary of State nominee Anthony Blinken. Trita Parsi, executive director of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, is one of Washington's go-to voices on Iranian relations. GV Wire℠ interviewed Parsi...