Iran to evade censure by IAEA over uranium enrichment
Iran will evade fresh censure by UN nuclear watchdog after making commitments to be transparent.
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Reports in Syria:
Reports in Syria: Iranian targets attacked at Aleppo airport
Media outlets report explosions near airport in Aleppo as a result of air strike blamed on Israel.
Report:
Report: Russia and Iran reach secret nuclear deal on uranium transfers
Foreign intelligence sources tell Fox News Digital that Iran has secured secret deals with Russia to guarantee deliveries of uranium.
IAEA confirms:
IAEA confirms chief Rafael Grossi will visit Tehran, meet senior officials
Grossi’s visit to Iran follows the IAEA report which said that inspectors found uranium particles enriched to nearly bomb grade.
Mitch McConnell:
Mitch McConnell: US shouldn't weigh in on Israel's judicial reform
Senate Minority Leader tells Axios: I don't have an opinion on Israel's judicial reform.
Iranian cleric:
Iranian cleric claims: Six million Jews were not killed in the Holocaust'
Cleric affiliated with Khamenei says in sermon: Maybe 60, six, or 50 Jews were killed in the Holocaust.
Report: IAEA chief to visit Tehran on Saturday
Diplomatic source says Rafael Grossi will attempt to "relaunch the dialogue" on Iran's atomic work.
Yemen:
Senior Al-Qaeda figure killed in a suspected US air strike in Yemen
Hamad bin Hamoud al-Tamimi, top leader of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, dies in air strike attributed to the US.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: We're pressing Iran on origin of 83.7% uranium
In latest report, UN nuclear watchdog says it is in discussions with Iran on discoveries of uranium enriched to 83.7% purity at Fordow.
US defense official:
US defense official: Iran may produce fissile material for a bomb in about 12 days
US Under Secretary of Defense: Biden admin seeks to revive 2015 deal because Iran's nuclear progress since we left it has been remarkable.
Iran:
Iran: IAEA chief Rafael Grossi to visit Tehran in the coming days
The visit comes after IAEA inspectors recently found uranium enriched to 84-percent purity in Iran.
US Congress members to UN:
US Congress members to UN: Remove biased Special Rapporteur
Bipartisan group of US Congress members calls on UN to remove Special Rapporteur who made antisemitic and anti-Israel comments.
Afghanistan:
Afghanistan: Taliban kills two ISIS terrorists, detains a third
The regional affiliate of the Islamic State group -- known as ISIS-K -- is responsible for deadly attacks in the region.
Within 30 days:
US government agencies ordered to remove TikTok
The White House gives government agencies 30 days to ensure they do not have Chinese-owned app TikTok on federal devices and systems.
After years of tensions:
After years of tensions: Egypt's Foreign Minister to visit Turkey and Syria
Egypt's Foreign Minister will head to Turkey and Syria, the first such visit in a decade of tense relations with both countries.
US condemns terror attack but also 'settler violence'
State Department spokesperson calls to "immediately de-escalate tensions in words and deeds" following attack in Huwara and ensuing clashes.
Iran acknowledges IAEA claim on its uranium enrichment
Iran urges IAEA to "not fall prey to the seduction of Western countries" after its inspectors found it enriched uranium to 84 percent.
More than 15,000 call on Barcelona to reverse Israel boycott
Petition with more than 15,000 signatures calls on Barcelona City Council to vote to restore twin city relationship with Tel Aviv.
North Korea test-fires four strategic cruise missiles
Test held as part of a drill designed to demonstrate North Korea's ability to conduct nuclear counterattack.
'I’m incredibly sorry'
NBA player apologizes again over use of antisemitic slur in 2021: I’m incredibly sorry
Meyers Leonard, who signed with the Milwaukee Bucks and will return to the NBA, apologizes once again over use of "k**e" two years ago.
Iran:
Explosions heard in Iranian city of Karaj, air defense systems activated
Iranian news agencies claim the explosions and activation of air defenses were part of an IRGC drill.
Hours after Shechem operation:
Hours after Shechem operation: Rocket barrage targets southern Israel, IDF attacks in Gaza
Sirens heard in Ashkelon, Sderot and other communities. Six rockets fired, five of them intercepted and one lands in open area.
Costa Rican FM:
Costa Rican FM to Israeli FM: We'll soon adopt IHRA definition of antisemitism
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen meets Costa Rican counterpart, Arnoldo Andre Tinoco, in Jerusalem.
UN envoy on Shechem operation:
UN envoy on Shechem operation: I am deeply disturbed by the continuing cycle of violence
UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process urges "de-escalation" following Israel's counterterrorism operation in Shechem.
EU blasts Shechem operation:
EU blasts Shechem operation: Use of force must be in full respect of international law
EU’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs calls on both sides to restore calm following IDF counterterorrism operation in Shechem.
Former PA cabinet leader Ahmed Qurei dies at 85
Qurei, also known as Abu Ala, was a member of the PA's negotiating team with Israel, but was also critical of the Jewish state.
Florida:
Suspect arrested in Florida attack of man who spoke Hebrew
Broward County Sheriff's Office arrests 28-year-old in connection with attack of Jewish man who was punched while speaking Hebrew.
Haley takes swipe at Sanders:
Haley takes swipe at Sanders: He's exactly the reason we need mental competency tests
Republican presidential candidate responds after Bernie Sanders accuses her of ageism.
Iran sentences Austrian man to prison for spying
Austria summons Iranian ambassador after its citizen is sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in jail for alleged espionage.
US to UN Security Council:
US to UN Security Council: Condemn North Korea's ballistic missile launches
US Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield says Security Council's failure to respond to North Korea has become dangerous.
Iran:
Iran: Reports on our uranium enrichment are 'slander'
Iran says reports that it has enriched uranium up to 84 percent are a distortion of the facts.
Two years later:
Two years later: Player who used antisemitic slur to return to the NBA
Meyers Leonard, who was suspended and fined in 2021 for using the word “k**e” during a livestream, signs with Milwaukee Bucks.
Syria to UN:
Syria to UN: Take the necessary measures to deter Israel
Syria accuses Israel of attacking civilian-populated neighborhoods as it is recovering from devastating earthquake which hit the country.
South Africa:
South Africa's ruling party welcomes expulsion of Israeli diplomat
South Africa's governing ANC party says expulsion of Israeli diplomat from African Union summit was "encouraging".
IAEA:
IAEA: We're discussing uranium enrichment with Iran
UN's nuclear watchdog responds to reports that its inspectors found that Iran stepped up nuclear enrichment to 84%.
Bernie Sanders:
Bernie Sanders: Israel's government is racist, we should attach strings to aid
Senator Sanders: The US gives billions of dollars in aid to Israel. I think we've got to put some strings attached to that.
Following city's boycott:
President of FC Barcelona soccer in gesture to Israel following city's boycott
FC Barcelona president hosts personnel from Israeli Embassy, presents them with team shirts.
US identifies new leader of Al-Qaeda
State Department says Saif al-Adel, an Iran-based Egyptian, replaced Ayman al-Zawahiri as Al-Qaeda leader.
John Bolton:
John Bolton: I'm considering a presidential run but haven't decided yet
Trump's former national security adviser criticizes him: He is not a Conservative and not a Republican.
VP Harris:
VP Harris: An independent judiciary is foundational for a democracy
US Vice President weighs in on the judicial reform in Israel.
