Iran Nuclear Deal

Israel's ambassador to UN:

'Only a credible military threat will stop Iran going nuclear'

Sanctions alone aren't enough, says Gilad Erdan, referencing Iranian President Raisi.

Official: No new deal with Iran before US midterm elections

Israeli official tells reporters the Biden administration won't finalize nuclear deal with Iran until after November elections.

Lapid: Diplomatic campaign against Iran deal successful

PM says work 'not over' in effort to prevent lifting of sanctions on Iran as part of nuclear deal, but 'there is still a long way to go.'

Report: Biden Admin fears Iran deal could hurt Dems in November

PM Lapid to visit Germany today to discuss dangers of Iran nuclear deal. US unlikely to sign deal before November midterm elections.

Blinken:

Negotiations with Iran have taken a step 'backwards'

Secretary of State says Iran's latest response on a renewed nuclear deal violates Biden admin's 'bottom-line requirements.'

ZOA praises Congress members concerned about WH approach to Iran

Letter penned by 50 bipartisan reps. urges Biden administration not to renew Iran deal without first consulting Congress.

Bipartisan delegation offers 'alternative' Iran deal

Two Senators are offering a plan which would allow Iran to go nuclear - with an important caveat.

Mossad chief wraps up talks with senior US officials

David Barnea completes security-diplomatic meetings on possible Iran deal with top US officials in Washington.

IAEA warns Iran getting closer to nuclear bomb

Iran now has 60 kg of uranium enriched to 60%, an increase of 12.5 kg in 3 months.

Olmert: No way of stopping Iran

Former PM Ehud Olmert rails against a 'comprehensive attack' on Iran, says other means must be used to defeat the nuclear program.

Lapid: Too early to say if we stopped Iran nuclear deal

PM visits Nevatim Air Force Base, says Biden Admin. agrees Israel has full freedom to act to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.

US Ambassador Thomas Nides:

'We understand Iran's aggression, we won't tie Israel's hands'

US Ambassador to Israel Thomas Nides speaks about Iranian threat at press conference with delegation from US Congress.

Mossad chief to fly to Washington Monday for Iran talks

Director of Israel's intelligence agency set to leave for Washington tomorrow, with talks planned with top US security and intel officials.

Lapid: Our Iran policy is working

PM says US is taking Israel's concerns into account without public fights with the Administration as occurred under Netanyahu.

Iran nuclear deal:

'Israel's position is that red lines must be respected'

Despite setbacks, agreement likely to be signed, experts estimate.

Over 5,000 ex-Israeli officers urge Biden not to sign Iran deal

Former defense officials urge Biden not to sign renewed Iran nuclear deal out of concern it would endanger security of Israel and region.

French Pres. hopes for Iran agreement 'in coming days'

Macron hopes Iran agreement 'will be reached in the coming days.'

Israeli estimate: Iran deal won't be signed in the next few days

Iran may issue response on nuclear deal as early as this weekend, sources estimate.

Lapid speaks with Biden about Iran nuclear deal

US President finally responds to PM Lapid's attempts to speak with him regarding Iran nuclear deal.

What’s in the new Iran deal, and what’s holding it up?

After seemingly on the verge of a new agreement, nuclear talks in Vienna are again being delayed. Why?

Netanyahu after meeting Lapid: I'm more worried than before

Former PM: My message to Iran is on November 1 we will bring a strong govt. to Israel that will ensure they never get a nuclear weapon.

Lapid, Netanyahu meet to discuss Iran nuclear deal

PM, Opposition leader meet as western powers appear poised to re-enter Iran nuclear deal over Israel's objections.

Pres. Herzog in Switzerland:

'Iran's behavior cannot be met with silence'

'Switzerland is strategically positioned, IAEA's independence is critical,' Israel's Pres. Herzog tells Switzerland's Pres. Cassis.

Op-ed:

How the Iran Deal debunked the US-Israel shared values myth

While self delusion may be the path of least resistance, it doesn't actually solve problems. Op-ed.

Mossad chief to visit Washington for talks on Iran deal

White House says it 'looks forward' to Mossad director's visit - after his recent criticism of Biden administration over the Iran deal.

Iran nuclear deal:

'Within a few years they'll threaten the entire world'

Former Israeli ambassador to UN decries deal that will "threaten US cities."

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?