'If diplomacy with Iran fails, the US is prepared to turn to other options'
US National Security Advisor to Israeli counterpart: Biden believes diplomacy is the best path with Iran, but there are other options.
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Iran: Nuclear talks could resume by early November
Iran foreign ministry spokesman says the country foresees talks with world powers resuming by early November.
Azerbaijan denies Iranian allegations of Israeli military presence
Azerbaijan's foreign ministry says that Iran's claims of an Israeli military presence in the country are groundless.
Senator Paul blocks effort to fast-track approval of Iron Dome funding
Democratic leadership will now need to schedule a vote at their leisure, which could be in the next several days or weeks.
Jordan’s King, Assad speak for first time in a decade
Jordan’s King Abdullah II receives call from Syrian President Bashar Al-Assad amid efforts to boost cooperation between the countries.
Merkel to visit Israel on October 10
Outgoing German Chancellor's visit was originally scheduled for August but postponed due to the situation in Afghanistan.
Swedish Muhammad cartoonist dies in accident
Swedish artist Lars Vilks lived under police protection since his 2007 sketch of Muslim Prophet Muhammad with a dog’s body.
North Korea restores hotlines with South Korea
North Korea cut off the hotlines in early August in protest against joint South Korea-US military exercises.
Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court
Secretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.
Satellite photos: Iranian site damaged by fire was a missile production facility
Satellite pictures reveal that Iranian instillation which caught fire this week is a missile storage facility used by Revolutionary Guards.
EU foreign policy chief: Nuclear talks with Iran will resume soon
EU foreign policy chief: Negotiations on 2015 deal will resume "within an acceptable period of time".
North Korea fires new anti-aircraft missile
North Korea says it test fired a newly developed anti-aircraft missile.
Nazi war crimes suspect caught after fleeing trial
96-year-old woman caught hours after failing to turn up for trial on charges of aiding and abetting mass murder in Nazi concentration camp.
US, Qatar impose sanctions on Hezbollah
State Department announces sanctions on Hezbollah financiers in coordination with Qatar.
Gantz thanks Pelosi for Iron Dome funding
Defense Minister thanks House Speaker after the House approved $1 billion to Israel to resupply the Iron Dome missile defense system.
North Korean leader willing to restore hotlines with South Korea
Kim Jong Un also accuses United States of proposing talks without changing its "hostile policy".
Sudan's Foreign Minister: No Israeli embassy any time soon
Sudan's Foreign Minister downplays normalization agreement with Israel: There is no talk at any official level.
Erdogan: Turkey intends to buy S-400 from Russia
Turkish President says Turkey still intends to buy second batch of S-400 missile defense systems from Russia.
Pfizer to move forward with vaccines for children 'pretty soon'
Pfizer CEO says his company will begin moving forward with efforts to get children eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in a matter of days.
Two Border Police fighters lightly wounded in clashes in Shechem
Rioters throw rocks and explosive devices at security forces at Joseph's Tomb. Two fighters lightly wounded.
Canadian Minister: Anti-Semitism is 'a great scourge'
Ontario’s Education Minister condemns video showing students chanting “Heil Hitler”: Anti-Semitism is a very real issue.
Erdogan: Relations with Biden 'not off to a good start'
Turkish President: My wish is to have friendly and not hostile relations with the US.
US official: Window still open to revive Iran nuclear deal
Senior US official says window is still open to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal but won't be forever.
Iran's FM: We're dedicated to elimination of Zionism
Iran’s new Foreign Minister at Durban IV conference: Our nation’s willpower is dedicated to the elimination of Zionism.
Algeria closes its airspace to Moroccan planes
Algeria announces it has closed its airspace to all Moroccan planes, cites "provocations and hostile practices".
Britain urges Iran to return to nuclear talks
British Foreign Minister meets Iranian counterpart, urges him to return rapidly to nuclear negotiations in Vienna.
House Democrats introduce stand-alone bill for Iron Dome funding
The move comes a day after House Democrats removed the provision from a government spending bill following pushback from some progressives.
Iranian FM to visit New York but not meet US officials
Iran's new Foreign Minister, Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, will meet counterparts from countries party to 2015 nuclear deal but not the US.
Germany, PA sign cooperation agreement
$117 million agreement will see German investment in areas under PA control.
Iran willing to sell fuel to Lebanon’s government
Announcement follows delivery of Iranian fuel arranged by Hezbollah which was condemned by the Lebanese government.
FM Lapid speaks to Egyptian counterpart
Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry express desire to advance the relationship between the countries.
Iran replaces deputy foreign minister who headed nuclear talks
Iran names hardline senior diplomat Ali Bagheri Kani, who is opposed to 2015 deal, to replace Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Merkel's Israel visit rescheduled for October
Outgoing German chancellor postponed her originally schedule visit due to the situation in Afghanistan.
New Jersey to divest from Ben & Jerry's and parent company
Internal New Jersey investigation finds Unilever sought to boycott Israel in violation of state's anti-BDS law.
State Department spokesperson: We strongly support the Abraham Accords
State Department spokesperson Ned Price welcomes Abraham Accords on the one-year anniversary of their signing.
Iran holding 'internal consultations' on return to nuclear talks
Iranian Foreign Minister: We will welcome negotiations that have tangible results and serve the rights and interests of the people.
EgyptAir to start operating direct flights to Tel Aviv
State-owned flag carrier of Egypt expected to operate Tel Aviv-Cairo route four times a week beginning in October.
Toronto man arrested following anti-Semitic assaults
32-year-old facing new assault charges after allegedly attacking people he perceived as Jewish in Toronto.
US prepared to engage with North Korea despite missile tests
White House spokesperson: Our position has not changed when it comes to North Korea.
Al-Qaeda leader blasts 'Zionist Arabs' in new video
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri attacks Arab countries for “collaborating” with the US.
