Yuval Steinitz denies Tehran is closer to building a nuclear bomb than it was several years ago, slams 'immoral' expressions of joy in Israel over Trump's defeat

But Daniel Kurtzer anticipates Washington will talk to Jerusalem before rejoining 2015 pact; Iran's Rouhani urges president-elect to bring US back into agreement

President-elect likely to reengage with Tehran, to the dismay of Israel and the Gulf, and restore ties with Palestinians; but isn't expected to fully return to pre-Trump status quo

Iranian president says he hopes the past 3 years have shown Washington that the 'maximum pressure' policy imposed by Trump after he withdrew from the nuclear deal has failed

While Trump withdrew from nuclear accord and imposed sanctions, Biden has said he will use the 2015 deal, made when he was VP, as a 'starting-point' for talks with Tehran

Supreme leader mum on upcoming elections; Iranian radio broadcast presidential debates live; US officials accuse Islamic Republic of sending emails to US voters

At least 30 Iranian lawmakers have tested positive for COVID-19 in recent months in region's worst outbreak

Proposal would require DOD to consider transferring long-sought munitions capable of penetrating Iran's underground nuclear infrastructure, but move faces considerable hurdles

IAEA says centrifuge structure meant to replace Natanz plant hit by mysterious explosion over summer; Tehran had promised to replace site with more secure one in mountains

Tehran says it doesn't plan a 'buying spree' for upgraded equipment; Washington warns of sanctions against any who engage in weapons trade with Islamic Republic