Israel-Iran-US

Cabinet Ministers: U.S.-Israel Relations as Strong as Ever

Israeli Cabinet ministers play down tensions between Israel and the United States over a possible strike in Iran.

WSJ in Scathing Editorial Justifies Israel's Mistrust of Obama

Largest U.S. paper says Obama's "animus and incompetence" are pushing Israel to strike Iran.

U.S.: There's Still Time for Diplomacy on Iran

State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland tells reporters: We believe there is still time for diplomacy to work with Iran.

Israel, U.S. View Iranian Threat Differently, Says Top U.S. Gen.

Dempsey says Israel and the U.S. have a different interpretation of the same intelligence reports regarding Iran’s nuclear program.

Rabbi Wolfson: Disaster, Redemption May be Near

Esteemed U.S.-based rabbi calls on Jews to wake up to danger, says a world war is to be expected.

Panetta to Visit Egypt and Israel Next Week

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will meet Egypt's new President Mohammed Morsi and also stop for a visit in Israel.

US-Israel War Games against Iran Planned near Elections

The US and Israel are planning war games, with simulated attacks against Iran, just before U.S. elections. A coincidence?

Report: U.S., Israel Developed Flame Together

Washington Post reports that the U.S. and Israel jointly developed the sophisticated Flame computer virus.

Former U.S. Official: Striking Iran Prematurely Would be Wrong

Michèle Flournoy, former U.S. Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, warns against attacking Iran before exhausting other options.

Experts: Iran Preparing for Cyberwar Against U.S.

Experts say Iran is busy acquiring the technical know-how to launch a cyber-attack on the United States and its allies.

Report: Obama Blaming Israel for Rising Fuel Prices

The Obama administration is blaming Israel for the recent rise in global crude oil prices, says its "posturing" on Iran brought the rise.

Report: Iran's Centrifuge Workshops Are Well Hidden

New report prepared for Congress indicates that neither the U.S. nor Israel knows exactly where all of Iran’s nuclear facilities are.

"You Don't Use a Neutron Generator to Make Popcorn"

Former Chief of Staff to PM Netanyahu: Iran's headed for nuclear weapons. Devastating sanctions are needed now.

Panetta: U.S. Preparing Options for Strike on Iran

Panetta confirms the Pentagon is preparing options for striking Iran, says an American attack would be more effective than an Israeli one.

Peres: Nuclear Iran - a Danger to U.S. Economy

President Shimon Peres: Obama won't allow Iran to be nuclear because it would be dangerous for the economy and create a security risk.

Romney Warns: Re-elect Obama and Iran Will Get Nuclear Weapons

Republican presidential hopeful warns: Iran will obtain nuclear weapons if President Barack Obama is elected for a second term.

Netanyahu Hints Israel May Go It Alone, in Response to Obama

PM says: "Perhaps most important of all, I appreciated the fact that he said that Israel must be able to defend itself, by itself."

Obama: I'm Not Bluffing About Iran

Obama: Both the Iranians and the Israelis recognize that when we say it's unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon, we mean it.

Netanyahu to Demand Obama Commit to Military Action in Iran

Prime Minister Netanyahu will demand that President Barack Obama commit to a strike on Iran if sanctions fail, say sources.

Barak, Panetta Hold 'Useful' Meeting in Washington

Defense Minister Ehud Barak and U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta meet in Washington, talk about Iran.

U.S. Official: Israel Won't Warn Us Before an Attack on Iran

U.S. intelligence official says Israel has made it clear it won’t warn the U.S. ahead of a strike against Iranian nuclear facilities.

Iran Threatens Pre-Emptive Strike on Pre-Emptive Strike

Top Iranian general warns that the Islamic Republic will pre-emptively strike anyone who threatens it.

Dempsey: It's Premature to Decide to Attack Iran

The Chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff tells CNN: The Iranian regime is rational, sanctions are the way to go at this point.

Report: U.S. Believes Iran Attack Inevitable

Officials in key parts of the Obama administration are convinced that sanctions will not deter Tehran from pursuing its nuclear program.

Panetta: Israel Hasn't Decided Yet on Iran Strike

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta says he doesn't think Israel has made a decision to launch a military strike on Iran.

Report: What Will An Israeli Attack on Iran Look Like?

As speculations that Israel will attack Iran’s nuclear facilities continue, NBC reports what such an attack may look like.

Iran's Supreme Leader Threatens Israel, U.S.

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei: We'll help any nation or group that confronts "cancerous tumor" Israel.

Gingrich: I'd Consider Freeing Pollard

Republican presidential hopeful Gingrich says he'd consider freeing Jonathan Pollard and would help Israel strike Iran.

Iran Threatens Israel with Missile Barrage if Attacked

Iran continues to threaten Israel, this time hinting it will hit it with up to 150,000 missiles if its nuclear facilities are attacked.

Perry Would Support Israeli Strike in Iran

Republican presidential candidate Rick Perry: As president, I would support Israel "in every way" possible against Iran.

Retired CIA Man: Israel Likely to Strike Iran Soon

A former CIA operative says Israel is likely to strike Iran before the Palestinian Authority attempts to win membership at the U.N.