Iran: Temporary deal limiting IAEA access to sites is ‘significant achievement’

Tehran says under agreement, inspectors stay in nuclear sites; some cameras will run at suspicious non-nuclear sites, but IAEA won’t get footage until sanctions rolled back AgenciesTOI staffToday, 2:44 pm Iran on Monday hailed as a “significant achievement” the outcome of a visit by the head of the UN nuclear watchdog and a temporary agreement […]

Israeli Navy foils attack at sea, sinks suspicious vessel

February 22, 2021 Israel has more concerns about the sea, particularly with its newfound riches offshore which represent soft targets. By World Israel News Staff The Israeli Navy identified a “potential threat” on Monday morning, sinking a suspicious vessel near the Gaza Strip, the Israel Defense Forces reported. “Earlier today, IDF naval troops spotted suspicious […]

Analysis: Why Iran considers Biden a ‘weak’ president

February 22, 2021 “In Tehran’s eyes, Biden is a pushover,” wrote Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, former editor-in-chief of the Saudi newspaper Ashraq Al-Awsat. By Khaled Abu Toameh, Gatestone Institute It is only one month into his term in office, and President Joe Biden is already facing criticism from Arabs over his administration’s soft policy toward Iran. The […]

Blinken to Ashkenazi: Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future

Blinken to Ashkenazi: Two-state solution is the best way to ensure Israel’s future Secretary of State speaks to Israeli Foreign Minister, tells him the US believes in a two-state solution. Tags: Two-state Solution Israel-US Antony Blinken Gabi Ashkenazi Peace Talks   Elad Benari , Feb 22 , 2021 11:16 PM   US Secretary of State […]

Germany urges Iran to comply with nuclear pact

By REUTERS FEBRUARY 22, 2021 13:29 German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Monday for salvaging the 2015 nuclear pact between Iran and world powers which he said was in Tehran’s interest. Addressing the U.N.-sponsored Conference on Disarmament in Geneva, he noted the Biden’s administration’s stated readiness to rejoin the pact, adding: “It is in […]

Russia-EU break possible but unwanted: Analyst

Pressures in relations between Russia and the West have recently become so strained that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov warned of the possibility of a complete break in ties, reports Anadolu Agency. In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Andrey Kortunov, head of the Russian International Affairs Council, a Moscow-based academic and diplomatic think tank established upon […]

Rare visit to Israel by Egypt’s oil minister sends signals to Biden, Erdogan

The trip, following similar delegations of Greek and Cypriot leaders, is intended to show that the regional allies are united and coordinated, both against friends and foes Today, 3:02 am Although the visit of Egypt’s Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister to Israel on Sunday had the trappings of a routine discussion about energy cooperation by […]

Suspected oil spill may be worst in Israel’s history

89% of Israel’s coastline hit by massive tar spill, which experts say could damage Israeli beaches for years to come. Ron Kampeas, JTA , Feb 22 , 2021 7:36 AM Israel closed its Mediterannean beaches to deal with what its officials say may be the worst oil spill in the country’s history. The Israel Nature […]

Is the International Atomic Energy Agency ‘flying blind’ on Iran?

It will take months after a deal in principle is reached for Tehran to export all of the additional and excess enriched uranium it has illegally produced. YONAH JEREMY BOB FEBRUARY 22, 2021 09:50 International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director-General Rafael Grossi told the world that he had reached a “temporary, technical understanding” with Iranian […]

EU warns Abbas against cancelling elections

European officials reportedly warned PA chairman that cancelling the May elections could affect European aid for the PA. Elad Benari , Feb 22 , 2021 6:41 AM European officials recently warned Palestinian Authority (PA) chairman Mahmoud Abbas that if he cancels the parliamentary elections scheduled for May, Europe’s aid and support for the PA […]