News and updates about NPT

Dep. FM Sergei Ryabkov warns Iran not to take 'reckless steps'

Russia's Dep. FM Ryabkov warns Iran not to leave Non-Proliferation Treaty, says escalating tensions is 'counterproductive.'

Russia warns Iran against taking 'reckless steps'

Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran's Foreign Minister threatens to quit NPT if European countries continue "improper behavior".

Iran threatens to quit Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran threatens to quit nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Iran's Foreign Minister says his country could leave NPT if the US tightens sanctions against it.

Iran threatens to quit nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty

Arabs changing strategy on Israeli nukes

Senior diplomat confirms Arab states won't seek IAEA vote regarding the oversight of Israel’s nuclear facilities.

Arabs changing strategy on Israeli nuclear facilities

Arabs won't seek resolution on nuclear facilities

Arab states plan to break away from tradition and refrain from seeking a vote regarding the oversight of Israel’s nuclear facilities.

Arabs won't seek resolution against Israeli nuclear facilities

Report Says North Korea Talks Next

After 'opening up' Iran and Cuba, a report says Obama has his eye on bringing North Korea into the 'family of nations,' as well.

Obama Seeking 'Triple Play?' Report Says N. Korea Talks Next

Israel Thanks US for Nixing Nuke-Free Mideast Plan

UN conference on Non-Proliferation Treaty ended without agreement, after the US, Canada and Britain opposed Arab proposal.

Israel Thanks US for Opposing Nuke-Free Mideast Plan

Iran Demand Israel to Renounce Nuclear Weapons

Speaking at NPT treaty, Iranian FM Mohammad Javad Zarif demands Israel 'renounce possession of nuclear weapons.'

Iran Demands Israel Renounce Nuclear Weapons

Israel to Take Part in NPT Conference

Hoping for ties with Arab countries on Iran, Israel will take part as an observer in a nuclear non-proliferation conference.

Israel to Take Part in UN Non-Proliferation Conference

Iran to West: No Nukes for Us, or For You

An Iranian official at the UN is demanding a timetable for the world's nuclear powers to disarm.

Iran to West: No Nukes for Us, or For You

UN Criticizes Israel for Not Joining NPT

United States and Canada among five countries to oppose Arab resolution criticizing Israel for refusing to join NPT.

UN Criticizes Israel for Not Joining Proliferation Treaty

Anti-Israel Resolution Defeated Again at IAEA

Arab countries' push for Israel to join Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty fails again, as Iran deal looms.

Anti-Israel Resolution Defeated Again at IAEA Meeting

Egyptian FM: Israel Should Join NPT

The whole Middle East, including Israel, should rid itself of weapons of mass destruction, Egypt's Foreign Minister tells UN.

Egyptian FM: Israel Should Join NPT

Rouhani to Israel: Sign Disarmament Treaty

Speaking at UN, Iran's president calls for a "nuclear-free zone" in the Middle East.

Rouhani to Israel: Sign Disarmament Treaty

Secret Israeli-Finnish Nuclear Talks

A senior Finnish diplomat reportedly visited to discuss whether Israel would attend an NPT conference on the Middle East in Helsinki.

Secret Israeli-Finnish Nuclear Talks

Jordan Going Nuclear

Jordan will announce the winning bidder for the construction of its first nuclear power plant in the coming months.

Jordan Going Nuclear

Dimona in Arab Crosshairs

Arab ministers attending next weeks IAEA conference are expected to press for more safety protocols with special attention on the Mideast, Israel.

Dimona In Arab IAEA Delegates Crosshairs, Again

Diplomatic Victory for Israel

Israel narrowly won a diplomatic victory in the United Nations when its atomic watchdog agency rejected Arabs demands that Israel sign the NPT.

Diplomatic Victory for Israel in UN on Nuclear Treaty

Canadian Gift for ‘Smart Class’

A Canadian Jewish philanthropist’s gift of more than $4 million enables children in the north and south to learn in “smart classrooms.”

Canadian Donates Millions to Israel for ‘Smart Classes’

Steinitz Lauds PM's Gains in US

Finance Minister says declaration on nuclear cooperation means U.S. recognizes Israel's right to nuclear technology though it did not sign NPT.

Steinitz Lauds PM's Gains in U.S. Trip

US Guaranteed Israeli Deterrence

Though their meeting has been called off, Obama is said to have already promised Netanyahu to maintain and bolster Israel's strategic capabilities.

Report: US Guaranteed Israel's Strategic Capabilities

Katz Rips Netanyahu Over NPT

MK Katz: US support for nuclear call in which Israel is the only country mentioned by name is a personal slap in the face to PM Netanyahu.

MK Katz Rips Netanyahu for Obama Nuclear Decision

US Backs Down on No-Nukes Draft

Israel outrightly rejects a UN draft for a nuclear-free Middle East. The US withdrew its objections but leaves the Iranian threat up in the air.

Obama Government Backs Down on No-Nukes Draft; Israel Objects

Barak Confirms Nuclear Ambiguity

Barak says that President Obama agrees with Israel’s policy of “nuclear ambiguity.” Pressure grows for Israel to sign Non-Proliferation Treaty.

Barak Says Obama Agrees with ‘Nuclear Ambiguity’

Bolton: Obama Bad for Israel

John Bolton, ex-US ambassador to UN says on IDF Radio, "Obama harms Israeli security” with talk about a nuke-free Middle East. Listen to audio.

Former US Ambassador John Bolton: Obama Damages Israeli Security

US Links Israeli Nukes with Iran

The US, which already has tied solving the Iranian nuclear threat with Israel’s agreeing to PA demands, now cites Israel’s nukes as the key.

US Links De-Nuking Israel with Removing Iranian Threat

Iran, Egypt Team Up Against US,

Iran and Egypt are preparing to fight the U.S. and its allies over Israel's rights at the United Nations nuclear non-proliferation treaty meeting.

Iran, Egypt Line Up Against US, Allies at UN Nuke Meeting