State Department:
State Department: US preparing for scenario where there's no nuclear deal
State Department spokesperson says US preparing for scenario where a deal with Iran is reached as well as one where one isn't reached.
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Zelenskyy and Bennett discuss Lavrov's remarks
Ukrainian President speaks to PM in honor of Independence Day. The two also discuss Russian FM's controversial comments.
Blinken tests positive for COVID-19
State Department says Secretary of State is experiencing only mild symptoms.
Pfizer reporting strong demand for COVID pill
Pfizer CEO says company is seeing "very strong signs" of increasing demand for its COVID-19 pill.
Jewish Democrats slam Russian Foreign Minister
Jewish Democratic Members of Congress denounce Sergei Lavrov's remarks that "Hitler had Jewish blood".
Canada's tax authority urged to act against Al-Quds Day mosques
B’nai Brith Canada calls for charitable status of mosques that facilitated Al-Quds Day hate-fest in downtown Toronto to be examined.
Canada’s Foreign Minister:
Canada’s Foreign Minister: Shame on Lavrov for his dangerous, revisionist comments
Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs denounces Russian counterpart who said Hitler had Jewish blood.
Blinken on Lavrov's remarks:
Blinken on Lavrov: Incumbent on the world to speak out against such vile rhetoric
US Secretary of State responds to Russian Foreign Minister's comments on Hitler.
VP Harris tests negative for COVID-19, will return to work
US Vice President will return to in-person work as of Tuesday.
Zelenskyy responds to Lavrov:
Zelenskyy responds to Lavrov: Moscow has forgotten all the lessons of World War II
Ukrainian President responds to Russian Foreign Minister who caused an uproar after claiming that Nazi leader Adolf Hitler had Jewish blood.
Iranian commander:
Iranian commander: The US has no place in the Gulf
Naval commander of IRGC warns that any country seeking to jeopardize Iran's interests will receive "a crushing and regretting response."
Report:
Report: EU to make fresh push to salvage Iran deal
Diplomats tell Wall Street Journal that EU negotiator offered to travel to Tehran in effort to break stalemate in nuclear talks.
Iraq:
Iraq: Missile attack on oil refinery in Kurdish capital causes fire
Missile attack targets oil refinery in city of Erbil, causing fire in one of its main tanks.
State Department:
State Department: Assad's family likely worth $1-2 billion
State Department says Syrian President's family worth $1-2 billion, despite US-led efforts to isolate Assad.
IAEA:
IAEA: Iran has set up underground centrifuges workshop at Natanz
Iran’s new workshop at Natanz for making parts for centrifuges has been set up underground, says UN nuclear watchdog chief.
Iranian newspaper:
Iranian newspaper: Hitler was smarter and more courageous than current European leaders
On Holocaust Memorial Day, article in Iranian newspaper affiliated with Ali Khamenei hails Nazi leader.
Websites of two Israeli radio stations hacked
Websites of 100FM and Radio Lev HaMedina hacked by pro-Iranian hackers, one day before Al-Quds Day.
Hamas delegation arrives in Tehran
Members of the delegation will meet Iranian officials to discuss the "latest status of the Palestinian nation's resistance".
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran’s ability to enrich uranium has expanded
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi calls on Russia and the West to find “common denominators” that could allow talks with Iran to resume.
Blinken:
Blinken: Israel would support our rejoining UNESCO
Secretary of State claims Israel has no objections to a US return to UN cultural agency from which Trump withdrew.
White House clarifies:
White House clarifies: Psaki was talking about Iran's 'breakout time'
White House clarifies press secretary's remarks about US concerns over Iran's nuclear program.
UN chief arrives in Ukraine, will meet Zelenskyy
Antonio Guterres: The sooner this war ends, the better -- for the sake of Ukraine, Russia, and the world.
Alec Baldwin investigation 'nearing completion'
Criminal investigation into fatal shooting on US movie starring Alec Baldwin "nearing completion," says officer leading the probe.
B'nai Brith Canada: Prevent anti-Israel hate fest in Toronto
B’nai Brith Canada calls on Government of Ontario to prevent its property from being used for Al-Quds Day event.
Syria claims:
Syria claims: Israel carried out air strike near Damascus
Syrian media report explosions over capital, say air defense systems were activated following Israeli air strike.
White House:
White House: We're worried Iran could develop nuclear weapon in weeks
White press secretary says the time needed for Iran to produce a nuclear weapon is down from about a year.
Calls for violence against Israel heard at Toronto rally
Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs condemns calls for violence heard at anti-Israel rally in downtown Toronto.
Iran calls for resumption of nuclear talks
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman says a meeting to resume nuclear talks should take place as soon as possible.
Russian Foreign Minister:
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov: There's a real danger of a World War III
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says peace talks with Ukraine will continue, but warns of "real" danger of a World War III.
Turkey:
Turkey: Civil rights activist sent to life in prison for trying to overthrow government
Turkish court finds activist and philanthropist Osman Kavala guilty of attempting to overthrow the government with mass protests in 2013.
Trump:
Trump: I won't return to Twitter even if they reinstate my account
Former US President rules out returning to Twitter following purchase by Elon Musk.
Iran claims it seized foreign vessel which was smuggling fuel in the Gulf
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say they seized foreign vessel smuggling fuel in the Gulf and arrested its crew members.
Explosions heard in north
Rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in open area, IDF attacks targets in southern Lebanon
One rocket fired from Lebanon explodes in an open area in north. IDF retaliates by attacking targets in southern Lebanon.
Bennett congratulates Macron:
Bennett congratulates Macron: I have no doubt ties will continue to grow stronger
Israeli leaders congratulate French President after exit polls show he will be re-elected for second term.
Turkish FM: I will visit Israel in May
Turkey’s Foreign Minister says he will visit Israel on May 24 amid efforts between the two countries to mend ties.
After rocket fire:
After rocket fire: IAF attacks structure with chemical materials
IAF attacks terror targets in Gaza Strip following rocket attack on Sderot. Meanwhile, sirens again sound in south.
Belgium:
Belgium: Trial begins for suspected Paris attack helpers
Trial of 14 people accused of helping ISIS terrorists who carried out 2015 Paris attacks begins in Belgium.
Ukraine:
Ukraine: Direct communications with Chernobyl plant restored
IAEA says direct communications restored between Chernobyl plant and state atomic power regulator.
Blinken to Lapid and Abbas:
Blinken speaks to Lapid and Abbas: It is important to end the cycle of violence
Secretary of State speaks to Foreign Minister and PA chairman, calls for restraint and "refraining from actions that escalate tensions".
Iranian President:
Iranian President: We'll target Israel if it makes the tiniest move against us
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warns that his country is watching any move by Israel “closely.”
