White House official:
White House official John Kirby: We are certainly closer to a deal with Iran today
White House National Security Council spokesperson: Biden still believes a return to the nuclear deal is the best possible outcome.
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Biden:
Biden: US strikes in Syria meant to protect and defend American personnel
Biden tells Pelosi that air strikes against Iran-linked targets in Syria were carried out to disrupt attacks against US and partners.
Taliban claims:
Taliban claims: We haven't found body of eliminated Al-Qaeda leader
Taliban says it has not found the body of Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri, who was killed in a US air strike in Kabul last month.
US warns PA against full membership bid at UN
Axios report: Biden administration urged PA not to pursue vote at UN Security Council on gaining full UN membership.
Gantz takes off for US:
Gantz takes off for US: I will convey a clear message on the negotiations with Iran
Defense Minister: An agreement that will not set Iran's capabilities back years will harm global and regional security.
Ted Cruz:
Ted Cruz: Nuclear deal is designed to let the Ayatollah cheat his way to a nuclear arsenal
Senator fires back after State Department spokesperson claims Iran deal is predicated "on the most rigorous and intensive inspections".
Iran confirms it received US response on nuclear deal
Iran says it is reviewing Washington's opinions on the EU draft to revive 2015 nuclear agreement.
Erdogan:
Erdogan: Despite reconciliation with Israel, we still support the 'Palestinian cause'
Turkish President to PA chairman: The steps taken in our relations with Israel will in no way reduce our support for the Palestinian cause.
US Army:
US Army: We attacked infrastructure facilities in Syria used by IRGC
US military says it carried out a strike in Deir al-Zor against infrastructure facilities used by IRGC-affiliated groups.
Iran to launch drills involving 150 UAVs
Iran's army aims to show off its "power" in large scale drone drills due to start on Wednesday.
Nasrallah:
Nasrallah: Israel's threats are worthless
Hezbollah leader dismisses remarks by Defense Minister Benny Gantz, who said that an attack on the Karish oil rig could lead to war.
Trump asks court to block FBI from reviewing seized materials
Former President asks federal court to temporarily block the FBI from reviewing materials it seized at his Mar-a-Lago estate.
Reports in Iran:
Reports in Iran: Senior IRGC member killed in Syria
Iranian media outlets report that Abolfazl Alijani, who served as a military adviser in Syria, was killed in Aleppo.
Leaders of US, Britain, France and Germany discuss efforts to revive Iran deal
Biden, Johnson, Macron and Scholz discuss efforts to revive 2015 nuclear deal, days after Iran submitted response to EU's proposal.
Supreme Court rejects appeal to release hunger striking terrorist
Supreme Court rejects appeal to release Islamic Jihad member Khalil Awawdeh, who is currently hospitalized after starting hunger strike.
Jewish leaders welcome renewed Israel-Turkey ties
Conference of Presidents welcomes normalization of relations and reinstatement of ambassadors between Israel and Turkey.
Man accused of stabbing Salman Rushdie pleads not guilty
24-year-old accused of stabbing novelist last week pleads not guilty to second-degree attempted murder and assault charges.
Pompeo to Biden:
Pompeo to Biden administration: Deny Iranian President a visa to enter the US
Former Secretary of State: Biden allowing Iranians to come to New York City while actively engaged in efforts to kill Americans.
German ambassador to Israel:
German ambassador to Israel: Abbas' statement is wrong and unacceptable
Germany’s ambassador to Israel condemns PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas who accused Israel of committing “holocausts”.
EU and US studying Iran's response to nuclear deal proposal
European Union and United States studying Iran's response to draft agreement on reviving 2015 nuclear deal.
Lapid blasts Abbas:
Lapid blasts Abbas following 'holocausts' comment: History will never forgive him
Prime Minister Lapid blasts PA chairman after he accused Israel of committing “holocausts” against Palestinian Arabs.
Lebanon:
Lebanon: Israel using our airspace to launch strikes on Syria
Lebanon's Foreign Ministry says it will complain to UN Security Council over Israel's use of its airspace to launch air strikes on Syria.
Iran submits response to EU proposal on nuclear deal
Source confirms the EU received Iran’s response to its proposal aimed at reviving 2015 deal with world powers.
Iran:
Iran: Nuclear talks must result in removal of US sanctions
Iranian parliament committee says US sanctions must be removed in a way that safeguards Iran's economic interests.
US condemns Jerusalem bus attack
State Department spokesperson: We remain in close contact with our Israeli partners and stand firmly with them in the face of this attack.
Report:
Report: FBI agents searched for documents on nuclear weapons at Trump's Florida estate
Sources say classified documents relating to nuclear weapons were among the items FBI agents sought in search of Mar-a-Lago.
Kim declares victory over COVID-19
North Korean leader declares victory after his country's emergency campaign against COVID-19.
Report:
Report: Iranian assassin also targeted Pompeo
Former Secretary of State was reportedly also targeted by Iranian assassination plot which targeted John Bolton.
Member of ISIS 'Beatles' arrested in Britain
Aine Davis, accused of being part of ISIS cell which murdered hostages, arrested upon arrival at Luton airport.
Iran:
Iran: US allegations of Bolton assassination plot are baseless
Iran rejects US announcement that Iranian operative plotted to murder John Bolton.
Russian rocket successfully launches Iranian satellite
Iran has several times tried, unsuccessfully, to launch satellites into space.
Vienna:
Vienna: Nuclear talks end as parties submit final text
US says it is ready to close a deal, calls on Iran to match its words with actions.
Honduras considering moving its embassy back to Tel Aviv
Honduran Foreign Ministry says the country is considering moving its embassy in Israel from Jerusalem, a year after relocating it.
EU official:
EU official: Negotiations on Iran nuclear deal close to completion
EU top negotiator Enrique Mora says it remains unclear whether Tehran will accept the final deal.
Biden welcomes Gaza ceasefire
"My support for Israel’s security is long-standing and unwavering," says US President after Operation Breaking Dawn comes to an end.
Iran arrests 10 ISIS suspects, blames Israel
Iran's intelligence ministry says it arrested 10 ISIS suspects, accuses Israel of using the jihadists to attack the country.
Iranian President:
Iranian President: Muslim nations of the region deeply hate the usurping Zionist Regime
Ebrahim Raisi meets Islamic Jihad leader, lashes out at Israel and expresses support for Palestinian Arab “resistance”.
UN scolds France over Muslim headscarf ban
UN committee says France violated an international rights treaty when it banned a woman from wearing a headscarf at school.
IAEA report:
IAEA report: Iran continues enrichment work at Natanz
UN atomic agency's latest report finds Iran has completed installing three advanced IR-6 centrifuge cascades at Natanz plant.
IAEA chief:
IAEA chief: Iran’s nuclear program is growing in ambition and capacity
Rafael Grossi, head of the IAEA, warns Iran’s nuclear program is "moving ahead very, very fast".
