US Navy official: We have 'uneasy deterrence' with Iran
Despite recent tensions, top US Navy official in the Middle East says the US has a "healthy respect" for Iranian presence in Gulf.
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Report: Nasrallah planning to move to Iran for security concerns
Kuwaiti newspaper says Hezbollah leader is planning to relocate to Iran following elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist.
Biden: Hard to tell how scientist's elimination will affect Iran situation
President-elect to CNN: I'll be happy to get a coronavirus vaccine and will get it publicly.
Iranian FM: We will not renegotiate nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister: US must abandon its rogue behavior and stop its violations of international law.
US envoy: Iran unlikely to retaliate for scientist's elimination before Biden takes office
US envoy on Iran: They are desperate for sanctions relief, that will be a key factor in their decision-making.
Ashkenazi meets Jordanian counterpart
Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi tells Israeli counterpart that Israel should halt procedures that undermine "two-state solution."
US to withdraw some staff from Baghdad embassy
Move described as temporary "de-risking" ahead of anniversary of elimination of Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.
Tlaib deletes tweet with phrase associated with Israel's elimination
Rep. Rashida Tlaib removes from her Twitter feed a retweet that said “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free”.
Hackers demand Bitcoin payment from Israeli insurance company
Hackers who carried out cyberattack on Shirbit insurance company demand payment of 50 Bitcoin by Thursday morning.
Biden stands by intention to return to Iran nuclear deal
President-elect tells New York Times: If Iran gets a nuclear bomb, other countries in the region would be pressured to get one too.
Saudi minister: Iran desperate to blame us for anything negative
Senior Saudi minister fires back after Iran's foreign minister claims Saudi Arabia played a role in elimination of senior nuclear scientist.
Iranian parliament to government: Suspend nuclear inspections
Iran’s parliament approves bill requiring Iran’s government to suspend nuclear inspections unless sanctions against it are lifted.
UN Security Council not expected to condemn Iranian scientist's elimination
Diplomats say Security Council is not expected to condemn elimination of top Iranian nuclear scientist despite demand by Iran.
Iran denies IRGC commander was eliminated
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman says reports that commander was eliminated in Syria are "media propaganda".
US Jewish leaders welcome Hezbollah blacklist in Slovenia
Conference of Presidents commends Slovenia's designation of all of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Labor ministers to vote in favor of dissolving the Knesset
Ministers Amir Peretz and Itzik Shmuli announce they will vote in favor of the law to dissolve the Knesset on Wednesday.
US Embassy in Budapest condemns Hungarian official's article comparing Soros to Hitler
US Embassy in Budapest condemns Hungarian official's article that drew parallels between American-Hungarian billionaire and the Nazis.
Bahrain condemns elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist
Bahrain calls to reduce regional tensions in the wake of elimination of senior Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
Israel welcomes Slovenia's decision to recognize Hezbollah as a terrorist organization
Foreign Minister Ashkenazi: I call on the EU and other countries to recognize all branches of Hezbollah as a terrorist organization.
Abbas and Jordan's King express hope Biden will revive peace talks
Jordan’s King Abdullah meets PA chairman, expresses support for Palestinian statehood.
Cabinet approves transfer of tax revenues to PA
$200 million of PA tax revenues will be deducted due to the PA's payments to terrorists and their families.
Report: Nasrallah stepping up security measures
Hezbollah leader reportedly stepping up security measures around him following elimination of Iranian scientist.
Biden fractures foot while playing with dog
President-elect will require a walking boot for several weeks, doctor says.
Jordan condemns elimination of Iranian nuclear scientist
Jordan's Foreign Ministry stresses need to reduce tensions following elimination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh.
PA official: We're ready to renew direct negotiations with Israel
PA “foreign minister”: We're ready to renew talks with Israel if they are based on respect for UN resolutions.
Indonesia affirms support for 'Palestine'
Indonesian Foreign Minister speaks to PA counterpart, assures him of her country’s firm position in support of the PA.
Turkey jails dozens over failed 2016 coup
Turkish court jails 27 former pilots and other suspects for life in trial stemming from failed 2016 coup attempt against Erdogan.
Trump: If Electoral College votes for Biden, I'll leave White House
Trump says he will leave the White House if Electoral College votes for Joe Biden, even though it would be a mistake.
Toronto police identify 'person of interest' in murder of Jewish couple
Toronto police say they identified a “person of interest” in murders of Jewish philanthropists Barry and Honey Sherman.
Iran rejects Swedish 'interference' in execution of accused spy
Iran says Sweden's call to stop execution of academic accused of spying is "unacceptable".
Barak: In hindsight, I wish I hadn't met Jeffrey Epstein
Former Prime Minister denies shady dealings with disgraced American billionaire, but says he wishes he had never met him.
Canada's former justice minister named anti-Semitism envoy
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau names Irwin Cotler as Canada's special envoy on preserving Holocaust remembrance and combating anti-Semitism.
Germany extends partial lockdown
Partial shutdown will be extended until at least December 20 in an effort to reduce rate of COVID-19 infections.
Sweden asks Iran to cancel execution of accused spy
Sweden's foreign minister speaks to Iranian counterpart about planned execution of Iranian-Swedish professor sentenced to death for spying.
Police not ruling out 'terrorist motives' in Switzerland attack
Police in Switzerland say "terrorist motives" cannot be excluded in incident in which woman attacked two others in Lugano supermarket.
Biden: Trump administration already reaching out
President-elect dismisses reports that he plans to investigate Trump once he is in office.
Pompeo on transition process: We'll make it work
Secretary of State says State Department has begun the transition process to the Biden administration.
Syria reports Israeli air strikes
Syrian media report Israeli air strikes near Quneitra and Damascus. No injuries reported.
Rep. Tlaib under fire over tweets on Blinken
Muslim Michigan lawmaker warns Secretary of State nominee over Netanyahu and his "racist policies".
Biden mentions 'two-state solution' in call with Jordanian King
US President-elect speaks to King Abdullah II of Jordan, in his first conversation with an Arab leader since his election victory.
