Iranian official confirms progress in nuclear talks

Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister says “new understanding” appears to be taking shape in talks regarding US return to 2015 deal. Apr 18 , 2021 6:07 AM A senior Iranian official on Saturday offered a cautiously upbeat assessment of progress in talks aimed at bringing the United States back into the 2015 nuclear deal, saying that […]

Did Iran order a drone attack on the US in Iraq?

A day before the drone attack, a shadowing group told Sabereen news that it had targeted “Mossad” in northern Iraq. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN APRIL 18, 2021 10:51 A drone attack last week on Erbil in northern Iraq’s autonomous Kurdish region has all the hallmarks of an Iranian-backed attack. Drones have been used by Iran’s […]

Israel and Greece sign their largest-ever defense procurement deal

The agreement amounts to approximately NIS 5.4 billion and includes the establishment and operation of an International Flight Training Center for the Hellenic Air Force. By UDI SHAHAM APRIL 18, 2021 10:13 Amid ongoing tensions around the eastern Mediterranean, Israel and Greece signed on Friday their biggest defense agreement to date, the Defense Ministry said in […]

Russia, Ukraine expel each others’ diplomats as tensions soar

Moscow claims Ukrainian envoy caught ‘red-handed’ trying to obtain sensitive information; Kyiv protests ‘illegal’ detention, responds in kind Today, 11:28 pm SAINT PETERSBERG, Russia — Russia on Saturday said it would expel a Ukrainian diplomat, prompting an immediate pledge of retaliation from Kyiv, further escalating tensions over Moscow’s troop build-up on Ukraine’s eastern flank. The […]

IAEA confirms Iran has started enriching uranium to 60% purity

Reuters | Published: 04.17.21 , 22:40 Iran has started the process of enriching uranium to 60% fissile purity at an above-ground nuclear plant at Natanz, the U.N. nuclear watchdog said on Saturday, confirming earlier statements by Iranian officials.The move has complicated talks aimed at reviving Iran’s nuclear deal with major powers as it is a […]

Why has Iran named a suspect in Natanz attack?

Iran however also claims that the Natanz attack has been amplified by false foreign reports. It claims that the attack actually helped it replace old centrifuges. SETH J. FRANTZMAN APRIL 17, 2021 17:52 Iran has named a suspect in the attack on its Natanz nuclear facility. It claims he fled the country even before the […]

Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country

State television says suspect is 43-year-old Reza Karimi, displays Interpol-style ‘red notice’ seeking his arrest, though Interpol has not confirmed the notice is official By Agencies and TOI staff Today, 1:28 pm Iran state television on Saturday named a suspect in last week’s attack that damaged centrifuges at its Natanz nuclear site and said he […]

IDF strikes Hamas targets after rocket lands in Southern Gaza Strip

The IDF attack was carried out in response to rocket fire from the Gaza Strip into Israeli territory earlier tonight. JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 17, 2021 12:04   IDF fighter jets and aircraft attacked a number of terror targets in the Gaza Strip on Friday night after a rocket landed in an open field in […]

Hezbollah said making preparations for Lebanon’s possible collapse

Terror group stocking up on supplies, including fuel from Iran, as it prepares to protect its Shiite backers, assume an even larger role in society if country’s leadership crumbles Today, 11:36 am The Hezbollah terror group is preparing itself for the possibility of the collapse of the Lebanese state amid a spiralling economic and political […]

Kremlin: Putin to decide on counter sanctions against Washington

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the World Holocaust Forum marking 75 years since the liberation of the Nazi extermination camp Auschwitz, at Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial centre in Jerusalem January 23, 2020 The Kremlin said on Friday that Russian President Vladimir Putin would decide what counter sanctions to impose on Washington, a day after […]

Finland offers to host Putin-Biden summit – presidency

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF APRIL 16, 2021 13:59 Finland’s president offered on Friday to host Putin-Biden summit, the Agence France Press reported. US President Joe Biden said on Thursday that now is the time to de-escalate tensions after slapping new sanctions on Russia, saying there is still room for the two countries to work together. […]

Security Cabinet will meet on Sunday to discuss Iran tensions

Itamar Eichner | Published: 04.16.21   The Security Cabinet will convene on Sunday at 4pm for the first time since February to discuss the recent escalation with Iran and reports that Israel was behind the attack on the nuclear facility in Natanz. Earlier, Iran announced that it had succeeded in enriching uranium to 60% at […]