Supporters of renewed JCPOA say it buys army time to prepare for more extensive strike on Iran and deal with other regional threats, but they appear to be minority among leadership

Tehran says if Washington ends sanctions, the sides can 'certainly and quickly' finalize agreement; says its decision to disconnect IAEA cameras was 'proportionate and decisive'

Spokesman argues a new accord could turn back clock on Tehran's accelerated nuclear development, as IAEA slams non-cooperation

Tamir Hayman says Tehran has reached unprecedented new capabilities since accord's collapse: 'The reality today is completely different from 2015'

Report says Defense Ministry official surprised his American hosts, with his remarks contradicting Israeli government's current stance

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani meets Iranian leaders in Tehran as EU envoy holds second day of meetings with Iran's negotiator in an effort to revive talks

With negotiations stalled for months, Hulata says Israel doesn't see confrontation with Tehran as a solution, suggests a new agreement could have a positive outcome

Iranian intelligence ministry does not specify nationality of those held; European Union's Enrique Mora arrives to discuss reviving 2015 deal under negotiation in Vienna

The yet-unfinalized visit by coordinator Enrique Mora is a move in the 'right direction,' according to Iranian foreign ministry

Iranian FM Amir-Abdollahian claims Washington has recently aimed to introduce fresh 'excessive' demands at Vienna negotiations on reviving 2015 pact