Maj. Gen. Aharon Haliva quoted telling ministers that an agreement would increase certainty about limits on Tehran's nuclear work, better position Israel for a possible escalation

As negotiations resume in Vienna, Iranian spokesman says 'there can be no demands' beyond the nuke deal signed in 2015

Paris says 'regrettable' blastoff is a violation of UN Security Council resolutions; Iran admits rocket failed to put payload into correct orbit

Comments by top negotiator come days after European powers warned Tehran is nearing a point where escalation of its nuclear program ‘will have completely hollowed out’ 2015 deal

But State Department spokesman says it is 'too soon' to tell whether the movement is substantive

Britain, France and Germany warn there are 'weeks' left to reach agreement before Tehran's 'escalation of its nuclear program will have completely hollowed out' the 2015 pact

PM says Israeli officials are not 'automatic naysayers' to the Vienna talks, but a positive outcome appears highly unlikely

Islamic Republic has 'blown through' limits imposed by 2015 deal, says Rob Malley; Israeli defense official says Tehran not afraid of repercussions since 'there is no deterrent'

Enrique Mora says all sides showing 'a clear will to work toward the successful end of this negotiation'; Tehran demands access to oil revenue

Foreign minister says Tehran wants to 'enjoy full economic concessions' from talks, as tensions with Israel escalate