Israel’s government collapses — again. So, what now?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis will return to the ballot box to vote for a new government. There is little indication that the next election will have a definitive result. Israelis may have to endure repeated elections … Read More

Iran deal could collapse on Russian demands, say France, UK, Germany

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Russia demanded protection from Western sanctions for future Russian business with Iran. The U.K., France and Germany warned on Saturday that last-minute Russian demands for protection from sanctions could sink a nuclear deal with Iran that is ready to be … Read More

Iran and Russia’s 20-Year Agreement Is a Warning Shot to the West

In their first in-person meeting on January 19, 2022, Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi and Russia’s Vladimir Putin displayed their commitment to stronger bilateral ties. In tandem with the exchange between the presidents, Iran’s oil minister announced that Tehran and Moscow had … Read More

Biden Agreed Israel Will Keep ‘Freedom of Action’ Against Iran: Bennett

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Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed Monday that US President Joe Biden agreed in a phone call between the two on Sunday that Israel will maintain its freedom of action to deal with the threat from Iran, Hebrew-language outlet N12 … Read More

U.S. Republican senators vow to thwart any Iran deal if Biden skips congressional review

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WASHINGTON, Feb 7 (Reuters) – A group of 33 Republican senators warned U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday that they would work to thwart implementation of any new Iran nuclear agreement if his government did not allow Congress to review … Read More

US to warn Israel: China ties are a joint national security risk

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Remaining consistent with the administration’s message, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will warn of China’s investments in Israel. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken plans to warn Israel against continued Chinese investments in the country’s infrastructure and hi-tech industry … Read More

U.S. and Allies Close to Reviving Nuclear Deal With Iran, Officials Say

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WASHINGTON — The United States and its European allies appear on the cusp of restoring the deal that limited Iran’s nuclear program, Biden administration officials said on Monday, but cautioned that it is now up to the new government in … Read More

Attacks inside one of Iran’s most secure nuclear facilities are the latest blows in a shadowy battle with Israel

–A shadowy battle between Israel and Iran has intensified since the US withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018. –They have mostly avoided open clashes, but their ongoing campaigns have been punctuated by high-profile attacks and assassinations. After the … Read More

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