Rouhani: We're not looking for war with America
Iranian President says his country is not looking for war with US but will retaliate if its territorial space is violated.
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Canada adopts IHRA definition of anti-Semitism
Government of Canada will formally adopt International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance’s definition of anti-Semitism.
'Netanyahu guided by fear of elections'
Yisrael Beytenu attacks PM following move to cancel early elections.
PA cabinet leader: Bahrain conference is futile
Mohammad Shtayyeh denounces American workshop in Bahraini capital as mediocre.
Iranian ambassador: US doesn't respect international law
Iran’s ambassador to the UN blasts latest US sanctions against Iran, says conditions aren't ripe for dialogue with Washington.
Zarif: US has a 'thirst for war'
Iran’s Foreign Minister criticizes United States for imposing new sanctions against Iranian leaders.
Arab League reaffirms safety net for PA
Arab League reaffirms a pledge to pay $100 million a month to the Palestinian Authority.
'US economic plan important, but so is political process'
Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister: Whatever the Palestinians accept, I believe everybody else will accept.
Abbas certain Bahrain conference will fail
PA chairman: Bahrain peace conference will fail, we will not be slaves of Greenblatt, Kushner and Friedman.
Egypt blasts Erdogan for suggesting Morsi was killed
Egypt's Foreign Minister condemns as "irresponsible" Erdogan's accusation that former President had been killed.
Biden: Trump's Iran strategy is a 'disaster'
Democratic presidential hopeful says Iran's strategy is a "self-inflicted disaster" that could push the United States towards war.
Erdogan: My relationship with Trump is good
Turkish President says he will use his "good" relationship with Trump to try to defuse crisis over Turkey's S-400 purchase.
EU to discuss Iran nuclear deal
European Union to chair meeting of nations involved in 2015 Iran nuclear deal in an attempt to continue to implement it.
Pentagon releases flight path of downed drone
Pentagon says Iran's downing of its drone was "an unprovoked attack" and the UAV never violated Iranian airspace.
Iran accuses US of provocation
Iran's UN Ambassador claims downed US drone entered Iranian airspace despite warnings not to do so.
Iran claims to have downed a US drone
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says it shot down US drone in southern Iran. US military declines to comment.
Iran rejects US claims it was behind Gulf tanker attacks
Iran's Defense Minister says accusations that Tehran was behind two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman are unsubstantiated.
Erdogan: Morsi was killed
Turkish President claims former Egyptian President was killed and did not die of natural causes.
Pentagon: US ready to defend its interests in Middle East
Latest US deployment of troops to Middle East will include Patriot missile battalion and “other deterrence capabilities”.
Trump's UN envoy nominee promises to fight anti-Israel bias
Kelly Craft tells Senate says she would follow in the footsteps of her predecessor, Nikki Haley, regarding Israel.
Bahrain to permit Israeli journalists to enter country
Bahrain allows journalists from six different Israeli media outlets to enter country to cover US-led economic workshop in Manama.
Watch: Iranian official compares IAEA inspectors to cockroaches
Senior Iranian official Mohammad-Javad Larijani: IAEA inspectors should not be allowed into Iran.
UN calls for probe of former Egyptian president's death
UN human rights office calls for "independent inquiry" into death of Mohammed Morsi.
PA spokesman: We thwarted the US peace plan
Nabil Abu Rudeineh boasts that the PA was able to thwart all the “conspiracies” against the Palestinian cause.
Iranian commander: Our missiles can hit carriers in the sea
Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps claims Iran’s ballistic missiles have changed the balance of power.
Greenblatt:
'If peace plan fails, I will understand why'
US envoy not surprised by PA's decision to boycott the upcoming Bahrain conference. "The Israeli government has been very helpful".
Trump: We are 'very prepared' for Iran
Trump says US is prepared for Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
UNRWA calls for donations to help fill shortfall
UN agency for “Palestinian refugees” urges donors to help fill $211 million shortfall in funding for 2019.
Iran claims it uncovered spy network run by CIA
Iran says it exposed large cyber espionage network allegedly run by CIA and arrested several US spies.
Rabbi Peretz: Hamas must not receive any rewards
New Education Minister says he will stress the need to take action against Hamas in Gaza.
US to send additional troops to Middle East
US to send 1,000 additional US forces and more military resources to Middle East amid tensions with Iran.
Muslim Brotherhood describes Morsi's death as 'murder'
Muslim Brotherhood says death of former Egyptian President was a “full-fledged murder”, calls for mass funeral.
Two shot during NBA Championship celebration in Toronto
Two people shot and wounded during celebrations of Toronto Raptors’ NBA Championship.
PA cabinet head: US waging war against us
Mohammad Shtayyeh accuses United States of waging a financial and political war against the PA, reiterates rejection of peace plan.
Qatar delivers $25 million to Gaza
Deputy Qatari ambassador enters Gaza with the monthly Qatari grant. Meanwhile, PA media reports of fire toward IDF force near Khan Yunis.
Iran to further scale back its compliance with nuclear deal
Iran expected to announce preparatory steps that have been taken to further decrease its commitments under 2015 deal with world powers.
Erdogan: S-400 systems will start arriving in July
Turkish President says he expects Russian missile defense systems to start arriving in Turkey in the first half of July.
Iranian parliament speaker: US could be behind tanker attacks
Ali Larijani hints Washington could be behind the tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman in an attempt to pile pressure on Iran.
Arab League chief warns against ignoring two-state solution
Arab League Secretary General Ahmed Aboul Gheit warns against any peace plan that ignores a two-state solution.
Khamenei:
'If we wanted to develop nukes - the US couldn't stop us'
Iran's Supreme Leader says US would not be able to prevent Tehran from producing nuclear weapons.
