Iran’s chief negotiator warns Israel against war preparations

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The raging war of words coincided with protracted diplomacy over the revival of the Iran nuclear deal, which Israel has relentlessly criticized. Iran’s top nuclear negotiator and deputy foreign minister, Ali Bagheri Kani, issued a stern warning to Israel while … Read More

Israel says Iran has nearly enough uranium for a bomb, as talks remain stuck

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Negotiations for the US and Iran to return to the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action ended weeks ago. Iran is close to having enough enriched uranium for a weapon as negotiations to return to the 2015 nuclear deal remain … Read More

Iran’s Raisi says nation will not back down ‘an iota’ from its nuclear rights

President hails Tehran’s atomic achievements on Nuclear Technology Day, as negotiations in Vienna to revive 2015 deal drag on. As negotiations between Iran and world powers continue in Vienna over potentially reviving the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi … Read More

Amid Iran nuke talks, Lapid says Israel has capabilities many ‘cannot even imagine’

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In TV interview, foreign minister vows Jewish state ‘will protect itself against the Iranian threat’; promises anyone who misused NSO Group spyware ‘will be brought to justice’ Foreign Minister Yair Lapid talked up Israel’s military capabilities amid talks between world … Read More

Israel will not stop fight with Iran, Defense Minister Gantz says

The rivalry between Israel and Iran is at boiling point, with concerns in Tel Aviv that Hezbollah’s growing rocket arsenal could soon pose a significant threat. Israel will not stop its armed confrontation with Iran, Defense Minister Benny Gantz has … Read More

US ‘concerned’ over Iran rocket launch

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The U.S. is concerned about Iran’s development of space launch vehicles, saying there is a serious risk Tehran is building up its ballistic missile program and one could someday be used to carry a nuclear warhead, a State Department spokesperson … Read More

Erdan calls for US to put military options on table to counter Iran’s growing nuclear threat

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“The international community for years spoke very softly to Iran. Sanctions are very important, but the sanctions are not enough,” said Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan. (December 10, 2021 / JNS) As negotiators in Vienna are conducting … Read More

Dozens of IAF warplanes to take part in simulated attack on Iran

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Exercise will take place over Mediterranean Sea. “The aim is to prepare for every eventuality; we will not allow Iran to go nuclear.” The Israeli Air Force is currently in the midst of preparations for a broad-ranging exercise in which … Read More

Nuclear talks resume, and end within an hour

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Russia’s envoy to Iran nuclear talks says latest meeting was productive. Iranian envoy: We’re continuing talks based on previous positions. Nuclear talks between Iran and world powers formally resumed in Vienna on Thursday and ended within an hour, though Russia’s … Read More

Iran rejects ending 20% enrichment before U.S. lifts sanctions, state TV says

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Iranian President Hassan Rouhani – Photo: AP, Office of the Iranian Presidency Following reports Washington would offer new proposal to jump-start talks, Tehran threatens to further reduce its commitments under the 2015 nuclear deal if … Read More

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