Iran Nuclear Deal
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PM: Israel Is Being Tried in Global Kangaroo Court
'When we are depicted as the source of evil in the world, this is a blatant lie that conjures up clear memories from the past.'

Iran Wins, Palestinians Lose

Obama Insists: 'We're Not Being Taken to the Cleaners' by Iran
'A president's options 10-15 years from now will be better, because we'll have more insight' into what the Iranian program is, Obama says.

Zarif: Israel Was Never So Isolated
Netanyahu is furiously 'shouting all over the place' and trying to stymie the agreement at any cost, says Iranian Foreign Minister.

Did AIPAC, Republicans Score an Own-Goal on Iran?
Analysis: If AIPAC and Republicans hadn't passed the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015, sanctions could have been maintained.

It's Called a Persian Bazaar for a Reason

Netanyahu: Nothing Can Compensate Israel for Iran Deal
Prime Minister goes on US Sunday news shows, urges Congress not to approve nuclear deal with Iran.

Senators: Obama UN Move Leapfrogs Congress
Cruz threatening to block nominees and funding for the State Department unless administration prevents UNSC from voting on nuke deal.

Rare move to isolate Israel:
UN Set to Adopt Iran Nuke Deal Monday in Obama Blitzkrieg
Quick vote to be held under a procedure that will expose Israel to isolation if it speaks out against adopting the Iran deal.

Rubio: Supporters of Deal Will Answer to History in Ten Years
Republican senator says nuke deal has 'made a third-rate autocracy equivalent to a world power,' warns Iran's ICBMs will point at US.

'Chuck Schumer Will Vote for the Iran Deal'
Yesh Atid chairman Yair Lapid says 'I looked Schumer in the eye – I'm telling you, he'll vote for the deal.'

Now For The Bright Side of Obama’s Iran Deal

Iran Deal Is 'Internationally Sponsored Hallucination'
'Israel has moral obligation to do everything – everything!' – to stop Iran's nukes' says Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein.

Chance of Blocking Deal Slim, Says Ex-Deputy FM
Danny Ayalon notes that Chinese, Russians and Europeans are already standing in line to do business with Iran.

Obama's Iran Deal Has the Makings of a Catastrophe
Barak: Iran Very Likely to Have Nukes Within the Decade
Former prime minister and defense minister says Iran is likely to follow in the footsteps of North Korea - but Israel can live with it.

Key Likud MK: Israel Won't Attack if Iran Won't Cheat
MK Tzahi Hanegbi, chair of Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense C'tee, indicates no Israeli attack is imminent.

Kerry: Netanyahu's Comments 'Way Over the Top'
Netanyahu made the same comments about the interim agreement and he was wrong, says Secretary of State.

Israel at UN: 'World Will Pay the Price' for Iran Deal
Israel's UN Ambassador Ron Prosor warns while Iran 'can lean back comfortably.... tomorrow the rest of the world will pay the price.'

Russia: 'The World Heaved a Sigh of Relief' over Iran Deal
Russia welcomes deal as 'important for the implementation of large-scale plans of peaceful nuclear cooperation between Russia and Iran.'

In Full: Key Elements of Iran Deal
Russian government releases full document of agreement between Iran, world powers.

Herzog: Iran Deal Bad for Israel? Blame Netanyahu
Zionist Union/Labor head Yitzchak Herzog says Iran nuclear deal will be bad for Israel - and that it's all Netanyahu's fault.

Lapid: Concessions to Iran 'Incomprehensible'
Yesh Atid head says Israel needs to concentrate on criticizing the articles on inspections in Iran-P5+1 agreement.

J'lem Denies Obama Invited Netanyahu to Meet after Nuke Deal
According to report, Obama wants Netanyahu to express 'even faint' support for nuclear deal, before Congress vote.

US 'Perplexed' by NYT Story on Increase in Iran's Nuclear Fuel
State Department spokeswoman says report of 20% increase in fuel is 'totally inaccurate' and 'just absurd.'

Some Straight Questions for Jeffrey Goldberg

Harsh accusation
Jerusalem: 'Obama Wants a Bad Deal with Iran'
The US President is simply 'determined to reach a bad deal with Iran,' says senior diplomatic sources in Jerusalem.

Germany Won't Lift Iran Sanctions At Least Until Year's End
Envoy makes revelation that could spell doom of talks, as Iran demands immediate sanctions relief with deal on June deadline.

Fending Off Chaos: Israel's Future in World Politics

Senate Passes Iran Review Bill 98-1
The bill would require a competed deal to be submitted to Congress, which could then approve or disapprove it within 30 days.

Biden on War with Iran: If Required, It Will Happen
Statement may be the most direct public threat ever made by a US administration of war against Iran.

Independence Day Insult
Obama Refuses to Meet Netanyahu Until Iran Talks End
Telling Jewish leaders that Netanyahu would just vent about Iran during a meeting, Obama says he will only see PM face-to-face after June.

Obama Admin. Won't Rule Out $50 Billion 'Signing Bonus' for Iran
Spokesperson Harf tries to wriggle out of addressing immediate cash bonus to Iran; 'largest cash infusion to terror sponsor in history.'

PM: Russian Supply of S-300 Missile System to Iran 'Very Grave'
Netanyahu says Israel views with 'great severity' the deal with Iran – undertaken as Iran steps up its aggressiveness.

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Approves Iran Bill
Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approves legislation that would require Congress approval of deal with Iran.

US: Call for Iran to Recognize Israel 'Fundamental Misjudgement'
US President Barack Obama rejects Israel's demands for Iran to recognize Israel as a Jewish state, says it's asking too much.

John Kerry's Messianic Complex

Obama Advisor: Iran Will Not Be Able to Manufacture Nuclear Bomb
Speaking on Israeli networks, security adviser Ben Rhodes says US will consider all action - including military - if Iran violates deal.

Israel Proposes New Terms for Final Iran Deal
Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz outlines to journalists Israel's proposed terms for final nuclear deal between Iran and P5+1 powers.

Iranian, US Versions of Nuclear Deal Contradict Each Other
Comparison of US and Farsi text shows differences on centrifuge development, Arak's future, etc.; Obama's 'false claims' revealed.

Pope Hails Iran Nuclear Deal
Speaking Sunday, Pope Francis hailed the pending nuclear deal with Iran as 'a definitive step toward a more secure and fraternal world.'

IDF General: 'Dramatic Steps' Possible on Iran
'Where Israel feels its existence depends on action, it will take it,' says Maj. Gen. Nimrod Sheffer, head of IDF Planning Directorate.

Experts: Iran Will be '3 Weeks from a Nuclear Weapon'
Experts tell science magazine deal will let Iran get advanced centrifuges, meaning it will be a short sprint from a nuclear bomb.

Turkey Urges Further Concessions to be Pressed on Iran
Turkish FM Cavusoglu says nuclear deal is even more lax than position reached in 2010 negotiations, hopes Iran 'will come to that line.'

'After Sanctions, Iran Will Keep Developing the Nuclear Bomb'
ADL warns Islamic regime has proven it can't be trusted and will sidestep verification mechanisms; 'Congress must get involved.'

Iran Deal 'More Generous than Chamberlain's Offer to Hitler'
Despite fierce criticism, Kirk-Menendez Iran sanctions bill postponed for 3 more months; separate bill mandating Congress input to go ahead.

Netanyahu to Make Public Statement on Iran Deal
The security cabinet is meeting to debate the new Iran nuclear deal - what will Israel's course of action be?

Israel responds
Iran Achieves its 'Single Goal' in the Deal: A Nuclear Weapon
Israel says deal leaves Iran with all its nuclear installations intact, allows thousands of centrifuges and research for better centrifuges.

Netanyahu Holding Security Consultations After Iran Deal
Senior security officials to convene after announcement of Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says the US is Lying About the Nuclear Deal
Hours after announcement, Zarif slams US 'spin' of saying sanctions to be phased out and not dropped at once.

Iranians Celebrate Nuclear Deal
The Islamic Republic may be focused on nuclear weapons - but most Iranians seem convinced the deal will simply bring economic prosperity.

Israel Not Expected to Attack Iran - For Now
Analysts: Israel doesn't have footing to strike Iran's nuclear program, will catch them cheating and then 'it's a different ball game.'

Boehner: Iran Deal an 'Alarming Departure' from Obama's Goals
House Speaker says Congress must fully review the framework deal with Iran before any sanctions are lifted.

IAEA Welcomes Iran Framework
The UN atomic agency, which failed in the past to receive answers on Iran's nuclear program, welcomes the new framework with P5+1.

Netanyahu to Obama: Iran Deal Threatens Israel's Survival
Netanyahu speaks to President Obama, expresses Israel's "strong opposition" to the framework agreement with Iran.

Israeli Officials: Iran Deal an 'Historic Mistake'
Israeli officials say new framework deal with Iran "will make the world far more dangerous." Lapid, Herzog and Livni speak out as well.

Obama 'Revives Iran's Economy, Leaves Nuclear Arms Development'
WJC President Lauder expresses doubts on nuclear deal, warning Islamic regime likely to trick the West and get the bomb.

Zarif Urges West to 'Seize the Moment' and Reach an Agreement
Iran's foreign minister urges Western powers to drop their "excessive demands" of his country.

Iran Talks Extended Yet Again
Western powers extend talks in Switzerland for a second day beyond March 31 deadline.
