State Department spokesman says United States 'pleased' with EU move and ready for dialogue; Tehran: Latest developments 'keep open the path of diplomacy'

US vice president condemns ICC decision to investigate Israel for war crimes, congratulates premier for successful vaccine drive, PM's office says

In interview with Fox News, defense minister says it would be 'good' if world stops Tehran from obtaining atomic weapons before Israel forced to take action

After France, Britain and Germany nix resolution, head of IAEA says Iranians agree to a series of meetings with agency to 'clarify a number of outstanding issues'

Recently retired official 'Alef' says spy agency risks losing its independence; argues Israel must switch to 'war of attrition' against Tehran and put the focus on its nuke program

Pragmatism is ruling the day for now, but US allies in the region are nervous the new president could over-pressure regimes on need for reform, creating a wedge for Iran to exploit

Ignoring warnings from Tehran, Paris says Europeans will lodge IAEA resolution condemning Islamic Republic for limiting nuclear inspectors

As European nations get set to present resolution criticizing Tehran, Islamic Republic warns it will 'close the windows of opportunity'

Proposed resolution could derail temporary agreement that International Atomic Energy Agency reached with Tehran to mitigate loss of some inspections

Western diplomats tell Wall Street Journal Tehran's rejection of EU proposal doesn't kill chances for negotiations in near future, may be aimed at getting leverage