Iranian foreign minister says wants to see something 'tangible' from the Americans after Biden administration restored some sanctions relief in move aimed at salvaging nuclear deal

Lavrov, Blinken hold 'fairly candid' phone call on Ukraine tensions, as Russian FM claims 'the West doesn't want to fulfill its obligations' in ensuring Russia's security

In phone call with foreign minister, US secretary of state reiterates security commitment; speaking to Palestinian leader, he urges 'reform' in PA

Phone call between Blinken and Lavrov is latest in flurry of diplomatic meetings between senior diplomats from Moscow, Brussels and Washington over fears of looming conflict

European Union coordinator for negotiations in Vienna says participants going home for consultations; France says talks 'difficult' but some signs they could succeed

Members of Congress express concerns the probe has a mandate 'in perpetuity' to investigate any allegations against Israel in the past or in the future

Richard Nephew, who stepped aside along with 2 others, takes on new post at State Department after disagreements with others on team over degree of sanctions enforcement, WSJ says

Brett McGurk also cautions that there is ‘a very real chance that these talks could collapse very soon’; Bennett uses Holocaust commemoration to slam possible deal

US president says recent hostage standoff incident at Texas synagogue is a reminder 'that hate doesn’t go away; it only hides'; VP, second gentleman meets with Holocaust survivor

Jake Sullivan assures Eyal Hulata that while Biden administration still prefers diplomacy to prevent nuclear Iran, it's 'preparing alternative options' if Vienna talks fail