The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/irans-nuclear-program/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:44:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Iran's nuclear program | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/irans-nuclear-program/ 32 32 Trump: US ‘very close’ to deal with Iran, but demanding stricter nuclear terms https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-us-very-close-to-deal-with-iran-but-demanding-stricter-nuclear-terms/ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:52:37 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3838288 US president says he won't let up on Islamic Republic for even a 1% chance they'd obtain a nuclear weapon, as Washington seeks IAEA resolution demanding information on uranium

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]]> ‘It’s entombed’: Trump says US can retrieve Iran’s uranium without a deal, but has ‘no reason to’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-entombed-trump-says-us-can-get-irans-uranium-without-a-deal-but-has-no-reason-to/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:47:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3837049 President reveals he mulled sending troops to seize near-weapons-grade stockpile at war's start, but declined to do so given the risks: 'I don’t want to do it if we’re in conflict'

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]]> Trump suggests Iran talks could yield deal by weekend while Tehran denies progress https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-suggests-iran-talks-could-yield-deal-by-weekend-while-tehran-denies-progress/ Thu, 04 Jun 2026 00:03:42 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3836174 US president insists 'we will get' Iran's uranium stockpile, says he wants separate end to Lebanon conflict; Iran's FM says Israeli attack on Beirut would trigger renewal of war

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]]> Rubio says Iran opening up on nuclear issue, as Trump insists talks ‘continuous’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-says-iran-opening-up-on-nuclear-issue-as-trump-insists-talks-continuous/ Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:49:56 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3835279 Secretary of state tells Congress Iran must fully reopen Hormuz, sanctions relief will be contingent on nuclear concessions, also reports that Khamenei appears more involved in process

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]]> Trump’s emerging Iran deal forces Israel to seek guarantees, not victory https://www.timesofisrael.com/trumps-emerging-iran-deal-forces-israel-to-seek-guarantees-not-victory/ Wed, 27 May 2026 10:18:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829296 With framework risking drawn-out nuclear talks and questionable freedom of action, Jerusalem left with little to do but reach clear terms with DC on handling future threats

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]]> US attacks missile sites in Iran despite ceasefire, says it acted to defend troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-attacks-missile-sites-in-iran-despite-ceasefire-says-it-acted-to-defend-troops/ Tue, 26 May 2026 06:25:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830543 Khamenei warns US will no longer be able to use Gulf states as safe haven; Rubio insists deal still possible but is 'a few days' away; Trump: Tehran must hand over enriched uranium or destroy it

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]]> Trump said to assure Netanyahu he will thwart Iran nuke program as Israel fears ‘very bad’ deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-to-assure-netanyahu-he-will-thwart-iran-nuke-program-amid-jitters-over-emerging-deal/ Sun, 24 May 2026 12:00:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3829292 Israel deeply concerned over plan that gives Iran time, money, falls short of key security needs, with regime's nuclear activities only up for discussion later, no commitment to export uranium stockpile, terror proxies intact

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]]> Iranian sources say regime has decided to keep highly enriched uranium in Iran, defying Trump https://www.timesofisrael.com/iranian-sources-say-regime-has-decided-to-keep-highly-enriched-uranium-in-iran-defying-trump/ Thu, 21 May 2026 11:47:06 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3828125 Khamenei said to refuse to give up stockpile of near-weapons grade nuclear material, which US and Israel have demanded be confiscated before war can end

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]]> Israel said preparing for renewal of Iran war; Trump says Tehran has days to make deal https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-said-preparing-for-renewal-of-iran-war-trump-says-tehran-has-days-to-make-deal/ Tue, 19 May 2026 19:31:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3826841 TV report points to signs of heightened readiness, including 5-hour cabinet meeting, cancellation of PM's trial hearing; Trump says he is 'not sure' when attack will happen

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]]> US-Iran talks stalled after Tehran tried skirting up-front nuke concessions — officials https://www.timesofisrael.com/us-iran-talks-stalled-after-tehran-tried-skirting-up-front-nuke-concessions-officials/ Wed, 13 May 2026 16:40:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3822751 Washington wanted temporary ceasefire that included Iran compromises on its nuclear program, but Islamic Republic demanded permanent truce followed by separate talks on enrichment

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]]> Iran no further from nuclear weapon than before war, US intel agencies assess https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-no-further-to-nuclear-weapon-than-it-was-before-war-us-intel-agencies-assess/ Tue, 05 May 2026 00:09:18 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3816459 Despite long weeks of fighting, US spy agencies said to estimate that Tehran remains year away from being able to build a nuke — a timeline that has been in place since June 2025 strikes

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]]> CENTCOM chief to brief Trump on new plans for military action against Iran — report https://www.timesofisrael.com/centcom-chief-to-brief-trump-on-new-plans-for-military-action-against-iran-report/ Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:17:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3813471 Adm. Brad Cooper to present options for 'short and powerful' strikes, seizing parts of Strait of Hormuz, and special forces action to capture enriched uranium, Axios says

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]]> Trump said prepping for extended Iran blockade, says Tehran ‘better get smart soon’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-said-prepping-for-extended-iran-blockade-says-tehran-better-get-smart-soon/ Wed, 29 Apr 2026 12:14:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3812703 'No more Mr. Nice Guy,' US president declares, adds Iran's leaders 'don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal'; Hegseth to testify before US Congress for first time since war's start

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]]> Trump reportedly unhappy with Iran’s proposal to reopen Hormuz but shelve nuclear issue https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-reportedly-unhappy-with-irans-proposal-to-reopen-hormuz-but-shelve-nuclear-issue/ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 08:47:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=3811571 Vance said to express concern war depleting US arms stockpiles; Iran reportedly resorting to 'junk storage' for oil amid US blockade on exports, will soon run out of space for crude

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]]> Iran said to offer US deal to reopen Hormuz, end war and put off nuclear talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/iran-said-to-offer-us-deal-to-reopen-hormuz-end-war-and-put-off-nuclear-talks/ Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:03:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3810642 Trump to meet with national security, foreign policy teams to discuss proposal, report says, as oil prices rise after failed attempt to restart negotiations over the weekend

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