Iran Deal

Iran, Gaza, and Australian politics: Can Netanyahu, Herzog make a diplomatic impact?

As Israel faces security challenges and ongoing tensions with Iran, the question remains: will diplomacy or military action define the future of the region?

Will US and Israel choose military or diplomatic action?
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addresses the Al Jazeera Forum in Doha, February 7, 2026; illustrative.

Trump admin. expects Araghchi to bring 'meaningful substance' to next meeting, sources tell 'Post'

An Israeli Air Force plane utilized in the October 2024 strike against Iranian military infrastructure.

Israel warns Trump: We may act alone if Iran crosses ballistic missile red line

Iranians hold banners during the annual al-Quds Day in Tehran, Iran, March 28, 2025

Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest


Biden admin. won't acknowledge Iran deal explicitly to skirt Congress - analysis

The Biden administration won’t say “Iran Deal,” apparently because they fear Congress. They’re negotiating “the deal that must not be named.”

 Atomic symbol and USA and Iranian flags are seen in this illustration taken, September 8, 2022.

Netanyahu: New nuclear agreement won’t stop Iranian bomb

A Western official said over the weekend that the objective of the impending nuclear deal between the US and Iran is to stop Israel from attacking Iran.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, center, arrives to chair a cabinet meeting at the prime minister's office in Jerusalem, June 18, 2023.

New Iran deal meant to stop Israeli attack – Western official

PM Benjamin Netanyahu has repeatedly said that any deal between Washington and Tehran will not stop Jerusalem from taking steps against a nuclear Iran.

 IRANIAN PRESIDENT Ebrahim Raisi meets with IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi in Tehran in March. The writer says US President Joe Biden may grant Raisi an end to all IAEA investigations

Is Israel getting closer to attacking Iran? - opinion

Iran’s progress in its nuclear program is a growing concern, with violations of the nuclear agreement and a significant increase in its enriched uranium stockpile

AN IRANIAN FLAG is pictured near in a missile during a military drill, with the participation of Iran’s air defense units in October.  (West Asia News Agency/Reuters)

Nuclear deal nears, freeing Iranian funds and US prisoners

The expected deal would have the US provide sanctions relief in exchange for Iran limiting its nuclear program.

 US President Joe Biden and Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi.

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'no secret,' Iran FM says

Israeli officials warned that Iran and the US are nearing a “less for less” deal, by which Iran would stop advancing its nuclear program, but not reverse it.

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with nuclear scientists and personnel of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

We must kill the Iran nuclear deal now and snapback sanctions - opinion

The deal can’t be saved, which is why our European allies should kill it altogether and move on to a policy that restores deterrence and imposes costs on Iran

 THE WRITER, Rep. Claudia Tenney, speaks during a meeting of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, in 2021.

Would a 'less for less' Iran nuclear deal checkmate Israel? - analysis

Such a deal would mean some partial, but not full, nuclear concessions by Iran, in exchange for some partial, but not full, sanctions relief by the West.

 Iranian centrifuges are seen on display during a meeting between Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and nuclear scientists and personnel of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

‘West can’t stop Iran from getting nuclear weapon,’ ayatollah says

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: US-Iran deal will not stop Israel from doing what it takes to defend itself

 Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks during a meeting with nuclear scientists and personnel of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI), in Tehran, Iran June 11, 2023.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken cancels planned Israel visit - report

One senior Israeli political official said regarding the situation that "it's impossible to ignore the sensitive timing" of Blinken's cancelation.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken