Iran:
Iran: The US is to blame for delay in reaching nuclear deal
Iran’s Foreign Minister urges US to stop “wasting time” and reach an agreement on a nuclear deal.
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Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: I spoke to Bennett in the last day
Ukrainian President says he spoke to several world leaders in recent day, including Israel's PM, in an attempt to bring an end to the war.
McGill president to act over anti-Israel referendum
Following outreach by B'nai Brith Canada, president of McGill University in Montreal speaks out against anti-Israel student referendum.
Kim Jong Un:
Kim Jong Un: We will prepare for long-term confrontation with US
North Korea says it fired new type of intercontinental ballistic missile Hwasong-17.
Iran's Foreign Minister:
Iran's Foreign Minister: We're closer than ever to reviving nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian: We believe that today we are closer to an agreement than ever before.
IRGC Commander to Israel:
IRGC Commander to Israel: If your mischief is repeated, you will suffer our missile blows
Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami warns Israel of “swift revenge attacks” if it continues to target members of the force.
IAEA chief concerned about situation in Ukraine
IAEA Director General calls for agreement that would enable IAEA to assist safe and secure operation of Ukraine’s nuclear facilities.
US:
State Department spokesman: We have a Plan B if no agreement is reached with Iran
State Department spokesman says US has contingency plans if deal with Iran cannot be reached.
White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19 for a second time
Jen Psaki tests positive for COVID-19 one day before Biden is scheduled to depart for a trip to Brussels and Warsaw.
British Foreign Secretary:
British Foreign Secretary 'appalled' by terror attack in Be’er Sheva
British Foreign Secretary, UK Ambassador to Israel condemn terrorist attack in Be’er Sheva in which four Israelis were murdered.
Hillary Clinton tests positive for COVID-19
Former Secretary of State says she has mild cold symptoms but is otherwise feeling fine.
US condemns Be'er Sheva attack
State Department spokesperson says US "condemns abhorrent terrorist attack" in which four Israelis were murdered.
B’nai Brith condemns anti-Israel referendum at McGill University
B’nai Brith Canada urges McGill University in Montreal to withdraw funding from Students’ Society over anti-Israel policy.
Khamenei hints he supports nuclear negotiations
Iran's Supreme Leader signals support for Tehran's nuclear negotiations to secure sanctions relief.
US:
State Department spokesperson: Nuclear agreement with Iran isn't imminent
State Department spokesman says Washington is prepared to take "difficult decisions" to make nuclear deal happen.
Biden:
Biden: Putin considering using biological and chemical weapons against Ukraine
US President: Russia's accusations that Kyiv has biological and chemical weapons illustrate that Putin is considering using such weapons.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: Meeting with Putin is needed to end the war
Ukrainian President says meeting with Russian counterpart "in any format" is needed to stop the war in the country.
Houthi missiles hit Saudi refinery
Houthi rebels fire missiles and drones at Saudi energy and water desalination facilities, cause temporary drop in output.
Russia demands surrender of Mariupol
Ukraine rejects Russia's demand that Ukrainians in Mariupol lay down their arms in exchange for safe passage out of town.
Zelenskyy:
Zelenskyy: We are grateful for Bennett's peace efforts
Ukrainian President suggests peace talks with Russia could take place in Jerusalem.
Saudi Arabia executes four more people
This brings to 100 the number of executions in the kingdom since the start of the year.
Blinken:
Blinken: I believe Russia is committing war crimes in Ukraine
Secretary of State says he agrees with Biden that war crimes have been committed in Ukraine.
Italy offers to help rebuild bombed Ukraine theater
Italian culture minister offers help in rebuilding Mariupol Theater that was bombed while hundreds were hiding inside.
Burger King says it is unable to close restaurants in Russia
Burger King's parent company says it is unable to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there refuses.
Dennis Ross:
Dennis Ross: IRGC promises are about as credible as Putin's
Former Middle East advisor criticizes reports that Biden considering removing terror sanctions from IRGC.
B’nai Brith Canada urges action to disqualify anti-Israel UN commission chief
B’nai Brith Canada asks UN Ambassador to help remove Navi Pillay who heads probe of Israel at UNHRC.
Iran:
Iran: Two issues remain unresolved in nuclear talks with US
Iran's Foreign Minister: If the American side fulfils our two remaining demands today, we will be ready to go to Vienna tomorrow.
Biden calls Putin a 'war criminal'
Biden offers harshest condemnation of Putin's actions from any US official since the war in Ukraine began.
Top US general:
Top US general: Iran has 3,000 ballistic missiles that can hit Tel Aviv
CENTCOM chief Kenneth McKenzie warns US lawmakers that Iran’s ballistic missiles pose a great threat.
North Korean launch of projectile fails
South Korea says North Korea fired an unidentified projectile but the launch apparently ended in a failure.
Senate condemns Putin as a war criminal
US Senate unanimously passes resolution condemning Russian President as a war criminal.
Second Gentleman tests positive for COVID-19
Husband of Vice President Kamala Harris tests positive for COVID-19. Harris tests negative but will not attend event at White House.
Jewish Democrats blast Amnesty International director
Jewish House Democrats condemn Amnesty International USA Executive Director who said Israel shouldn't be a Jewish state.
Republican senators:
Republican senators: We will not back new Iran nuclear agreement
49 of 50 Republican senators say emerging nuclear deal weakens sanctions and lessens restrictions on Iran.
Ukraine repels Russian takeover of Mariupol
Ukrainian military says Russian forces retreated from the strategic port after suffering heavy losses.
Was building attacked in Iraq an Israeli training facility?
Senior US official tells New York Times that building struck by Iranian missiles in Erbil served as an Israeli training facility.
Iran suspends talks with Saudi Arabia
The decision comes a day after Saudi Arabia executed 81 suspected terrorists.
Moroccan airline operates first direct flight to Israel
Royal Air Maroc operates flight from Casablanca to Israel, for the first time since the two countries normalized ties in 2020.
Netanyahu:
Netanyahu: Iran deal endangers not just Israel, but also the US
Opposition leader urges world powers to end talks with Iran following its missile attack on US consulate in Iraqi city of Erbil.
Obama tests positive for COVID-19
Former US President announces he tested positive for coronavirus. His wife, Michelle, tested negative.
