Iran Nuclear Deal

Ahead of Iran nuclear deal, Lapid to meet with Netanyahu

Opposition Leader Netanyahu agrees to meet with his rival, PM Lapid, ahead of signing of new nuclear deal - while publicly slamming Lapid.

'We need a better agreement'

Lapid blames Netanyahu for Iran nuclear deal

Israeli Prime Minister calls for 'credible military threat' to pressure Tehran into 'better deal', while blaming Netanyahu for current deal.

Intelligence experts:

Prepare for a military confrontation with Iran

Former top intelligence officials warn that the military option is the only one left once the superpowers sign the nuclear deal.

'Deal based on lies'

Mossad Chief: Signing Iran nuclear deal is against common sense

Mossad director David Barnea strongly criticizes Biden Administration's push to rejoin the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Gantz: US must act if Iran goes nuclear with or without deal

Defense Minister meets with US CENTCOM commander in Florida ahead of meeting with US National Security Adviser.

Lapid: Iran deal would fund terrorism across the region

PM tells foreign journalists Israel not against any deal with Iran, but currently proposed deal would be dangerous for the world.

Bennett in last-minute appeal to Biden: Don't sign Iran deal

Alternate PM issues plea amid reports new Iran nuclear deal imminent, says Israel will not be bound by any such agreement.

US official: Iran dropped some demands for nuclear deal

'Iran conceded on issues they've been holding onto from the beginning,' senior US official tells Reuters.

EU: United States likely to support Iran nuclear deal proposal

EU foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell predicts White House will sign on to proposal to save deal as early as this week.

Lapid to Macron: There must be no more concessions to Iran

PM speaks with French president on ongoing negotiations to revive the JCPOA, notes EU 'final offer' still being negotiated.

Iran accuses: US dragging its feet on nuclear deal

'West needs agreement more than we do,' spokesman for Iranian Foreign Min. says.

Israel: EU 'false optimism' does not mean Iran deal likely

Israeli officials react to EU's 'final draft' of a possible revived Iran nuclear deal.

Iran vows revenge

Iran has always threatened, but now it has the capability to make good on those threats. Op-ed.

MI6 head: Iran doesn’t want nuclear deal

Chief of Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service tells conference that while US and EU pushing for nuclear deal, Iran is using talks to stall.

In warning on Iran deal, Nikki Haley hints at presidential run

'If this president signs any sort of Iran deal, the next president will shred it - on her first day in office,' Nikki Haley promises.

Op-ed:

POTUS: warm words and empty gestures

Despite the president’s genuine affection for Israel, his itinerary sent out baleful signals.

New Poll:

Overwhelming majority of Israelis don't trust Biden on Iran deal

82% of Israelis say there is no chance of negotiations with Palestinian Authority, 75% don't trust Biden administration on Iran talks.

Lapid to face competing pressures on Iran policy

Lapid must formulate Iran policy when he takes office this week, faces IDF support for Iran deal, Mossad opposition to it.

Biden, Putin and the Iran Treaty of Catastrophe

Any agreement that requires Iran to limit its nuclear capabilities is not credible, because Iran lacks credibility. Op-ed.

Time to move on? US blames Iran for failure in nuclear talks

Both sides say the other has not lived up to their end of the deal as Iran is on the verge of nuclear breakout.

Iran nuclear deal:

'Deal won't buy us time, it will only make things worse'

Even though Iran already has enough uranium for its first bomb, returning to deal would be bad for Israel, senior official says.

New elections on the horizon?

Netanyahu: Only strength will ensure our future existence

The former Prime Minister blamed Bennett and his government for failing to stand up to a US 'incapable of dealing with Iran.'

Opinion:

When Bullies Dominate, Good People Lose

Dr. Shmuel Katz overviews global shifts in power, both economically and politically, and analyzes the implications of these changes. Opinion

Israeli estimate:

Chance of nuclear deal with Iran is low

Nuclear agreement may still be signed, but chances are dropping 'at an exponential rate,' source says.

Iran and Saudi Arabia on the brink of restoring ties?

The two nations severed relations in 2016, but with concessions to the nuclear deal expected soon, diplomacy may be on its way back.

Iran nuclear deal:

Former Israeli ambassador to US slams Bennett & Lapid

"They should have launched a major campaign, they could have changed the Biden administration's stance," argues Ron Dermer.

Running out of options:

Is Israel planning to strike Iran?

With DM Gantz saying a 'Plan B' was on the table, all eyes are on Israel as the situation leaves the Jewish State with few options on Iran.

US Sec. of Defense 'not optimistic' about Iran deal

Secretary Antony Blinken says 'we're not there yet' on agreement to restore 2015 Iran deal after Iran says an agreement is close.

Op-ed:

The Negev two-state summit

To block criticism of the Iran deal, Blinken’s aim at the summit was to neutralize the Israeli-Arab anti-Iran alliance.Op-ed.

Iran nuclear deal

'We are close to an agreement' says Iranian Foreign Ministry

According to senior Iranian diplomat, "We passed on our proposals to the Americans, and now the ball is in the US court."

The Iran deal threatens world security

If Republicans in Congress take over numerically in this years election, Biden'a agreement will be dead in the water-as it should be. Op-ed.

House Democrats privately turning against new Iran deal

Democrats in the House are privately becoming increasingly concerned about the ramifications of a new Iran nuclear deal.

The US facing Russia and Iran. Is there a Unifying Theory?

A conundrum: Iran is much worse than Russia yet the US pushes the,Iran Deal to weaken Israel and goes all out against Russia. Why? Op-ed..

Podcast:

When the Middle East loses confidence in the US

How much will the US be willing to concede to Iran? How likely is it that a deal will ultimately be signed?

Former US amb. Dan Shapiro resigns from Iran negotiating team

Former US Ambassador to Israel latest member of US team negotiating return to Iran nuclear deal to step down.

Report:

Iran welcomes normalization of ties with Saudi Arabia

Iran's Foreign Minister announced Tehran's renewal of diplomatic ties with its Saudi neighbor as the nuclear deal appears to be days away.

Amb. Danon:

'Iran deal will have devastating consequences for the world'

'Same US administration is negotiating Iran deal & attending Israel summit gathered to voice opposition to the deal,' Amb. Danny Danon says.

To Joe Biden & Co.: Israel will live on despite your Iran deal

Liberals, leftists, progressives have joined to bring down the Lands of the Free - Israel and America. Opinion.

Will new Iran deal protect Israel's interests?

MG. (Ret.) Amos Yadlin, senior research fellow at Harvard University, says the new deal moves Iran closer to a nuclear breakout.

Bennett:

U.S. to sign Iran deal at any cost

The Israeli political echelon believes Biden's agreement with Iran is a done deal and will be signed in the coming weeks - if not days.

Watch: Netanyahu lambasts Bennett's 'inaction' on Iran

The former Prime Minister says he would have done everything in his power to stop Iran despite a deal being in place.

Iran Nuclear Deal:

US Rep: Biden would be 'biggest funder of terrorism’

According to Rep. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Biden’s nuclear deal with Iran would give 'billions of dollars' to terrorists.

AIPAC endorses 27 Democrats who backed Iran nuclear deal

AIPAC hates the Iran deal, but it’s backing 27 Democrats who supported the agreement in 2015.

UK foreign secretary expresses concern over Iran acquiring nukes

As talks over nuclear deal near conclusion, UK Foreign Secretary Liz Truss expresses concern that Iran may acquire nuclear weapons.

Renewed Iran nuclear deal said to be close

Analysis by Prof. Chuck Freilich, Former Israeli Deputy National Security Advisor, of expected new Iran nuclear deal on i24NEWS.

Report: Biden considering dropping IRGC terror designation

Under proposed deal, US would remove terrorism sanctions on Revolutionary Guard Corps in exchange for Iranian commitment to 'd-escalate.'

Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu: Bennett, destroy Iran nuclear reactor now

Safed Chief Rabbi says PM must follow lead of predecessors Begin and Olmert in ending nuclear threat of Iran in light of bad nuclear deal.

Will Russian interests torpedo Iran Deal?

Russia's fears of US sanctions following Ukraine War could be the undoing of a nearly-signed nuclear agreement with Iran.

Iran nuclear deal:

Russia: We secured exemption from sanctions on trade with Iran

"We received written guarantees," said Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. Deal now appears imminent.

Amb. Danon calls on int'l community to united against Iran deal

Global campaign #NoToNuclearIran launches to mobilize organizations and leaders to act against nuclear Iran.

Will Moscow sabotage Iran nuclear deal?

With the nuclear talks in Vienna appearing to be a done deal, experts say the war in Ukraine could torpedo a final agreement.

White House: Iran nuclear deal 'getting closer'

White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki says talks with Iran over increased oil production secondary to stopping Iran from getting nukes.

Defense Min.: 'World must mobilize to stop Iranian aggression'

Defense Min. Gantz urges, 'Now is the time for the world to mobilize to stop Iran.'

'Biden not managing negotiations with Iran'

Iran agreement may be signed 'today,' says former Iran official Gabriel Noronha.

The aftermath of the Iran Deal - will occur in 2024

The world is focussed on Ukraine while the disastrous Iran Deal, a recipe for disaster, goes under the radar.Op-ed.

The longer and stronger Iran deal lie

It is necessary to strike Iran before we are forced to sit on the sideline and watch our Middle East allies be slaughtered. Op-ed,

Netanyahu: Israeli PM must know how to say 'no' to US

Opposition leader accuses govt. leaders of allowing Iran to arm terrorists and build nuclear weapons in order to not anger Biden Admin.

Gantz: Nuclear deal with Iran not the end of the struggle

Defense Minister warns western powers must prepare sanctions even if nuclear deal is signed in case Iran violates the deal.

Biden Admin. rejects Bennett's criticism of Iran nuke deal

State Department spokesperson says Israeli defense officials agree withdrawal from Iran nuclear deal was a mistake which can't be repeated.

Netanyahu: US policy on Iran weak, Israel must act

Former PM tells i24NEWS Israel must speak out forcefully against new Iran deal. 'No one will be more pro-Israel than the Israelis.'