Day: June 19, 2021

Bennett said to ramp up engagement with US over its planned return to Iran deal

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New PM reportedly ends predecessor’s ban on discussing details of accord with Washington; top former defense officials said to warn emerging agreement could be worse than 2015 deal By TOI staff Today, 3:06 am Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is hoping to use the coming weeks, ahead of the inauguration of a new Iranian president, to […]

Seeking to ease Iran tension, US cuts Middle East troops, anti-missile batteries

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WSJ says defense systems to be removed from Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia; Pentagon says will maintain ability to quickly return forces if necessary By AFP Today, 8:27 am WASHINGTON — The Pentagon said Friday it was cutting the number of troops and air defense units deployed to the Middle East, confirming a Wall […]