Tag: U.S.-Iran Tensions
Blinken: Best result for US, Iran is return to nuclear deal
Returning to the 2015 nuclear deal remains the best outcome for the United States, Iran and the world, according to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, speaking at the United Nations about global nonproliferation...
When it comes to Iran, Israel’s defense establishment seeks least worst option
The Israeli defense establishment’s senior officers have a range of views on the question of whether a return to the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran will cause more harm than good. The professional debate...
Israel and US to sign ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ solidifying strategic partnership
Ahead of U.S. President Joe Biden’s arrival on Wednesday for his first visit to Israel as president, to be followed by a visit to Saudi Arabia, senior Israeli officials speaking with reporters on background...
US hosted ‘secret meeting’ of Arab and Israeli delegates to discuss Iran threat
The United States held a secret meeting of senior military officials from Israel and Arab states in March to discuss ways of coordinating efforts to deal with growing Iranian missile and drone threats, The Wall...
Senate Foreign Affairs Committee approves Stop Iranian Drones Act
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee last week approved the Stop Iranian Drones Act, which aims to prevent the Islamic Republic and terrorist groups and militias associated with it from obtaining lethal Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
The...
Israel now believes chances of new Iran deal ‘slim to none’
Israel now believes the chances of a new nuclear deal being signed by Iran and the West are “slim to none,” according to Israeli diplomatic officials.
“The possibility that the sides will sign a deal...
State Dept. says it could walk away from Iran talks
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said the United States is ready to walk away from ongoing nuclear talks in Vienna to revive the 2015 nuclear deal “if Iran displays intransigence.”
“We are prepared to walk...
All the president’s enemies
As he begins his second year in office this week, President Joe Biden looks toward the horizon and sees multiple challenges and threats. Three of the most worrisome:
Russia’s strongman, President Vladimir Putin, having taken...
Report: US warns Israel attacks on Iran nuclear facilities ‘counterproductive’
U.S. officials have warned Israel that attacks against Iran are “counterproductive” and are only encouraging Tehran to speed up its nuclear program, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
Citing officials familiar with the behind-the-scenes talks between...
US Iran envoy in Israel ahead of upcoming nuclear talks
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid was expected to meet with the Biden administration’s special envoy to Iran, Robert Malley, on Monday.
Malley is heading a U.S. delegation on a regional trip that will also include...