Iran us nuclear talks

Iran stalls for interim deal as US-Tehran play ‘game of chicken’ with war, expert tells ‘Post'

Dr. Lynette Nusbacher told The Jerusalem Post that the US prepared for targeted air strikes if Tehran failed to negotiate in good faith, as Iran sought an interim deal to shield its missile program.

Iranian, American flags against backdrop of Iranian nuclear site. (illustration)
US President Donald Trump speaks during a remembreance ceremony in the East Room at the White House, February 23, 2026; illustrative.

Trump 'willing to use lethal force' against Iran, White House says

US President Donald Trump attends an event to announce a rollback of the 2009 Endangerment Finding in the Roosevelt Room at the White House on February 12, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Trump mulls narrow Iran strike as deal remains uncertain, sources tell 'Post'

US President Donald Trump visits a Ford production center in Dearborn, Michigan, US, January 13, 2026.

Why US moved from backing Iranian protesters to bargaining over nuclear program - analysis


New U.S. sanctions show offer of talks with Iran not genuine- Iran FM spox

Malta-flagged Iranian crude oil supertanker "Delvar" is seen anchored off Singapore March 1, 2012. Western trade sanctions against Iran are strangling its oil exports even before they go into effect, a U.S. advisory body has found, amid warnings that any shortages will only push up crude prices and

U.S. reimposes sanctions on Iran

The move was welcomed in Israel and by Republicans on Capitol Hill.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

U.S. officials: sanctions to significantly impact Iran economy

The so-called snapback sanctions would target Iran's purchases of US dollars, metals trading and other dealings, coal, industrial-related software and its auto sector.

US President Donald Trump holds up a proclamation declaring his intention to withdraw from the JCPOA Iran nuclear agreement after signing it in the Diplomatic Room at the White House in Washington, May 8, 2018

Lebanon president says U.S. pullout from Iran deal will hurt Middle East

Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Monday the US withdrawal from world powers' 2015 nuclear agreement with Iran would have negative consequences for Middle East stability.

Lebanon's President Michel Aoun attends the 28th Ordinary Summit of the Arab League at the Dead Sea, Jordan March 29, 2017.

Washington, Tehran and above all: Jerusalem

The Jerusalem Post

Elections take back seat to nuclearized Middle East at cabinet meeting

Netanyahu began the cabinet meeting by once again calling US President Donald Trump “a great friend of Israel.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at a cabinet meeting, March 11, 2018

Fearing Trump will torpedo Iran deal, European partners plead for its preservation

"It is absolutely necessary to have this to prevent the development of nuclear weapons at a time when other parts of the world are discussing how to get them," says German foreign minister.

Britain's Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson attends a news conference with French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian, German counterpart Sigmar Gabriel and European Union's foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini in Brussels, Belgium January 11, 2018

Rouhani: Iran will continue to produce missiles

Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons and says it has no plans to build nuclear-capable missiles.

Iranian missles

Iran promises 'crushing' response if US designates Guards as terrorists

"We are hopeful that the United States does not make this strategic mistake," foreign ministry spokesman Bahram Qasemi was quoted as saying.

Members of the Iranian revolutionary guard march during a parade to commemorate the anniversary of the Iran-Iraq war (1980-88), in Tehran September 22, 2011.

Iran rejects US demand for UN inspector visit to military sites

Iran has placed its military bases off limits also because of what it calls the risk that IAEA findings could find their way to the intelligence services of its US or Israeli foes.

IAEA Director General Amano arrives for a board of governors meeting at the IAEA headquarters in Vienna.