Iran close to ‘nuclear breakout’ – Blinken

Iran could be in a position to build a nuclear weapon within a matter of weeks or even days, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned. Tehran has been increasing its stockpile of near-weapons-grade uranium since Washington unilaterally pulled out from the landmark Iran nuclear deal in 2018.

UNSC Allows Kiev To Participate In Meeting On JCPOA, Russia And China Objected

The UN Security Council on Thursday allowed Ukraine to participate in its meeting on the Iran nuclear deal at the initiative of the United Kingdom, which holds the council's presidency for the month of July, with Russia and China voting against.

US to agree to Israel’s ‘freedom of action’ if Iran tries to get nuclear arms

The United States will recognize Israel’s right for "freedom of action" if Iran tries to obtain nuclear weapons, White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said, addressing a conference at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy.

Biden Keeps Military Option On Table To Prevent Iran From Getting Nuclear Arms

US President Joe Biden keeps a military option on the table to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, Robert Malley, US special envoy for Iran, said on Monday.

Israel won't be bound by Iran nuclear deal: PM - China.org.cn

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid told French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday that his country objects to a return to the Iran nuclear deal and would not be bound by it.

Iran Drops Demand In JCPOA Talks For US To Remove IRGC From Terror Blacklist - Reports

Iran dropped a key demand for the United States to remove the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) from its Foreign Terrorist Organizations list as a condition to revive 2015 nuclear agreement, formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), CNN reported citing a senior Biden administration official.

Iran Says It Wont Be Rushed Into quick Nuclear Deal - UrduPoint

Iran said Monday it would not be rushed into a "quick" deal reviving its faltering 2015 nuclear accord with world powers, as negotiations remained deadlocked.

China Reaffirms Refusal to Comply with US Sanctions on Iran – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian expressed on Thursday during a press conference his comments regarding the imposed US sanctions on a network of Chinese, Emirati, and other companies that are accused of helping to deliver and sell Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products to East Asia.

US announces new sanctions related to Iranian oil, threatens more pressure | Al Arabiya English

The Treasury Department issued new sanctions on Wednesday related to Iran’s oil sector, a move announced after the latest round of talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal was dubbed a “wasted occasion” by US Special Envoy for Iran Rob Malley.

EU powers: Iran actions 'cast doubt' on commitment to revive nuclear dea - The Jerusalem Post

France, Britain and Germany condemned on Thursday steps taken by Iran to essentially remove all the UN atomic watchdog's monitoring equipment installed under a 2015 nuclear deal, saying the move cast a doubt on Tehran's will to revive the accord.

Iran’s Oil Exports up 40% as US Tanker Seizure Campaign Fails – Al-Manar TV Lebanon

Iran’s crude oil exports have surged 40% since August when the new administration came to office, the CEO of the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) says, adding gas condensate sales have grown 250%.

Israel sends officials to Vienna during nuclear talks: report - China.org.cn

Israel has sent envoys to Vienna during the nuclear talks to meet with official negotiators of several world powers, Israel's state-owned Kan news TV reported on Tuesday.

Iran says US sanctions move 'good but not enough' - France24

US steps on lifting sanctions are "good but not enough", Iran's foreign minister said on Saturday, hours after Washington announced it was waiving sanctions on Iran's civilian nuclear programme.

US Restores Iran Sanctions Waiver As Nuclear Talks Hit Final Weeks - UrduPoint

The Biden administration restored a sanctions waiver for Iran that is meant to ensure compliance to nuclear commitments as stakeholders enter the final weeks of negotiations to revive the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), a senior State Department official told Sputnik.

Israel says it will not be ‘bound’ by future Iran deal — RT World News

Tel Aviv is “concerned” about the potential outcome of the Vienna talks on the Iranian nuclear program that might be unfavorable to Israel, the prime minister has said, adding that its military would still act as they see fit.

Israel doesn’t need US permission to strike Iran – FM — RT World News

Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has made it clear that his country can use force to curb Iran’s nuclear development without informing US President Joe Biden.

Iran Dismisses EU3 Statement on JCPOA Revival - Tasnim News Agency

Iran’s Foreign Ministry rejected a statement by the EU3 (France, Britain and Germany) on the ongoing talks for the revival of the 2015 nuclear deal, urging the three countries to act as a fair partner if they want to be taken seriously.

US & Israel mull drills to strike Iran’s nuclear sites – reports — RT

 Israel and the US will discuss the possibility of a joint military exercise to prepare for attacks on Iranian nuclear sites, according to multiple reports, just days after Washington and Tehran sat down for renewed negotiations.

Israel’s Bennett urges hard line against Iran at nuclear talks | Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett urged world powers to take a hard line against Iran in negotiations aimed at reviving an international nuclear deal.

Iran’s FM: US, EU Should Avoid Excessive Demands in JCPOA Talks - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – In order for the next round of negotiations on the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal to achieve rapid progress, the US and the European parties must refrain from making excessive demands and any request beyond the JCPOA, the Iranian foreign minister said.