State Department spokesman insists the move is unrelated to the negotiations, but can't say what 'change in behavior' by Tehran led to the removals

Stressing that Israel must always be concerned about the prospects of an atomic Tehran, Eisenkot says that it would still not amount to an 'existential threat' to the Jewish state

US secretary of state anticipates many of the penalties imposed by the Trump administration will stay until 'Iran's behavior changes'

US secretary of state admits he's unsure Tehran interested in rejoining pact; IAEA chief adds to skepticism, saying 'space narrowing' for a temporary deal

UN nuclear agency head Grossi has been pushing Tehran for answers on three sites dating back many years where inspections revealed traces of uranium of man-made origin

Defense Minister appears to take a less confrontational stance with Washington over the return to Iran nuclear deal; is assured funding for Iron Dome replenishment

Mohammad Javad Zarif publicly celebrates Israeli premier's potential ouster, says he has 'joined the disgraceful journey of his anti-Iran co-conspirators'

Diplomats say negotiations for resumption of 2015 pact moving along, though some issues remain; top official dismisses UN atomic watchdog's lack of access to sites as 'not related'

Defense minister, who will meet with Lloyd Austin and Jake Sullivan, touts Biden administration as true friend of Israel after Netanyahu warns he's prepared for clash over Iran

Lindsey Graham says Israel will request $1 billion to replenish Iron Dome after Gaza conflict; citing strong bipartisan support, he predicts Congress will handily approve it