Yossi Cohen, a close confidant of Netanyahu, says Tehran needs to be taught consequences of 'crossing the line'

Conservative council paves way for hardliner to win, while determining the supreme leader's stance is key to anticipating the next moves in Vienna

Head of UN nuclear watchdog urges tight monitoring, warns that even if 2015 pact is revived Iranian program cannot be rolled back to previous status

In unusually stark remarks, PM says he appreciates US friendship, but there could be a situation where Tehran's nuclear threat necessitates 'brave and independent decisions'

Foreign Ministry spokesman says potential agreement with IAEA for inspectors to access surveillance camera footage would first require progress in wider Vienna negotiations

International Atomic Energy Agency chief to give statement as Tehran may have already deleted 3 months of footage from enrichment facilities across the country

Guardian Council routinely ensures those seeking radical change are blocked from running; several candidates from powerful Revolutionary Guard have been suggested as candidates

US officials play down rumors of progress toward bringing Tehran back into compliance with 2015 pact, but Iranian media claims agreement has been reached

Leader calls Trump 'a mercenary of Zionist regime'; says controversial recording of foreign minster Zarif complaining of Soleimani's power was leaked to sow 'discord'

Netanyahu convenes with security officials at Kirya base; military says Kohavi delaying visit 'in light of the events and expected developments' after 36 rockets fired into Israel