Khamenei: US and Israel waging a media war against us
Iranian Supreme Leader claims the United States and Israel are waging a media war to discourage Iranians.
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Pence urges Paraguay to move embassy to Jerusalem
US Vice President speaks with Paraguayan President to discuss his decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.
Iranian Foreign Minister blasts Trump's 'chutzpah'
Iran’s Foreign Minister blasts Trump's plan to lead a UN Security Council session on Iran.
Iran threatens to ramp up uranium enrichment
Iran says it will begin uranium enrichment beyond previous levels if the remaining parties fail to uphold the 2015 nuclear deal.
Trump warns Assad: The world is watching
US President denies claims made in Bob Woodward's book, but also warns Syrian President that "the world is watching".
Paraguayan President: Embassy relocation meant to advance peace
Paraguayan President Mario Abdo Benitez explains decision to move his country’s embassy back to Tel Aviv.
PA to open 'embassy' in Paraguay
Palestinian Authority welcomes Paraguay’s decision to relocate its embassy in Israel back to Tel Aviv from Jerusalem.
Erdogan: US making 'unlawful requests' regarding jailed pastor
Turkish President says US won't be able to secure release of jailed pastor Andrew Brunson by using threats.
Britain increases aid to UNRWA
Britain announces an additional £7 million in aid to UN agency for "Palestinian refugees", days after US ends funding to the organization.
Spanish FM: US losing its role as Israel-PA mediator
Spanish Foreign Minister says Washington is "aligning" with Israel.
Haley: Israel-PA peace plan takes everything into account
US Ambassador to the UN praises Trump administration's peace plan, urges both sides to listen to it when it is presented.
Revealed: Iranian aviation company smuggled weapons to Lebanon
Fox News reveals that an Iranian civil aviation company smuggled arms into Lebanon meant for Hezbollah.
Colombian President: 'Palestine' recognition is irreversible
Colombia’s new President says decision by his predecessor to recognize “Palestine” days before he left office cannot be changed.
German state office says BDS is anti-Semitic
Berlin State Office for the Protection of the Constitution categorizes BDS as anti-Semitic.
UAE judo competition to treat Israelis equally
Abu Dhabi Grand Slam reinstated after its organizers promise equal treatment to Israeli athletes.
Trump warns Assad against 'reckless' attack in Idlib
Trump says Russia and Iran would be making a "grave mistake" if they back Syrian attack in province of Idlib.
Kerry: Trump doesn't know what he's talking about
Former Secretary of State rips Trump for leaving Iranian nuclear deal, claims the President "makes things up".
U.S.-PA tensions?
PA intelligence delegation visits Washington
Abbas tells Israeli MKs that a PA delegation of security and intelligence officials is in Washington, D.C. for talks with CIA.
Iraq: Report that Iran moved missiles is 'without evidence'
Iraq’s Foreign Ministry says it is “astonished” over report that Iran moved missiles to Iraq but stops short of denying its contents.
Arab MKs support British Labour leader
Knesset members from Joint List announce support for Jeremy Corbyn over his "solidarity with all oppressed peoples around the world".
Jordan rules out Palestinian-Jordanian 'confederation'
Jordan rejects idea of a “confederation” between the PA and the Hashemite Kingdom, says Jordan's position is based on two-state solution.
Iran denies transferring missiles to Iraq
Iran claims report it had moved ballistic missiles to Iraq was meant to create fear and affect Iran's relations with its neighbors.
Jordan: Stopping funding for UNRWA fuels radicalism
Jordan's Foreign Minister regrets U.S. decision to halt funding to UNRWA, says it harms prospects for Middle East peace.
Israeli attack?
Explosions heard at Syrian airbase
Number of loud explosions heard at the Mezzeh airbase near Damascus. Syrian news agency: A technical malfunction and not an Israeli attack.
France: Iran cannot avoid talks on ballistic missile program
French Foreign Minister says Iran respecting nuclear deal but cannot avoid talks on other issues.
Iran: Honoring nuclear deal isn't our only option
Iran's Foreign Minister says Iran has other options after IAEA confirms Iran's compliance with 2015 deal.
IAEA: Iran sticking to terms of nuclear deal
In latest report, UN's atomic energy agency says Iran is complying with the key parameters of the 2015 deal signed with world powers.
Saudi FM: Iran deal is 'too weak'
Saudi Foreign Minister tells Russian counterpart the 2015 nuclear deal is not good enough.
Report: Abbas doesn't recognize those around him
PA chairman's health reportedly continues to deteriorate.
Greenblatt: PA should be part of the solution in Gaza
White House envoy supports Egypt's efforts for ceasefire, says Palestinian Authority "cannot criticize from the sidelines."
'We can cause sirens in central Israel for six months'
Hamas leader says truce in Gaza can still be achieved, but also threatens Israel.
Iran's FM blasts 'warmonger' Netanyahu
Mohammad Javad Zarif fires back after Netanyahu says Israel is focused on preventing the Iranian regime from acquiring nuclear weapons.
State Department: Aid to PA doesn't provide value to taxpayers
State Department spokeswoman explains Washington’s decision to cut the aid it provides to the PA.
Corbyn in 2010: Israeli officials write MPs' speeches
New video reveals British Labour leader claimed in 2010 that Israeli officials control the speeches made by British MPs.
Abbas claims he wants a demilitarized Palestinian state
PA chairman reportedly tells Israeli academics he supports a demilitarized Palestinian state which will be secured by police.
U.S. rejects UN court's jurisdiction on Iran lawsuit
State Department tells UN judges they have no jurisdiction to rule on Iran's demand for them to suspend sanctions.
Haley urges Mideast nations to increase aid to UNRWA
U.S. ambassador to the UN says UNRWA will need to be reformed before Washington can consider fully supporting it again.
Iran says it captured spies working in state bodies
Iran's Intelligence Minister says security forces arrested spies working in state bodies, many of them dual nationals.
Iranian Defense Minister:
'Netanyahu is causing tension in the region'
Iranian Defense Minister claims Netanyahu is maintaining tension in the Middle East in order to have an economic impact on Iran.
Hamas: We will continue to build our capabilities
Senior Hamas official: Even if a ceasefire is achieved with Israel, the organization will continue to strengthen itself.
