US grants Iran sanctions exemption to South Korea

The US has granted South Korea a license to pay damages owed to an Iranian company, possibly a gesture from the US to Iran to move nuclear talks forward. By LAHAV HARKOV Published: JANUARY 12, 2022 18:38   Updated: JANUARY 12, 2022 19:22 The US permitted South Korea to pay damages owed to an Iranian […]

As Syria warms to Gulf states, Israel sees opportunity to curb Iran – report

Senior diplomatic figure quoted saying 2022 may see reduction of Iranian threat near northeastern border, but adds IDF strike on Tehran’s nukes would bring Lebanese fire on Israel TOI staffToday, 11:40 am A senior diplomatic official reportedly said Tuesday that Israel was taking a positive view of reconciliation between Syria and Gulf states, predicting it […]

Experts believe Omicron may be headed for rapid drop in US, Britain

University of Washington scientist predicts daily cases in US to peak at 1.2 million by January 19, and then quickly fall ‘because everybody who could be infected will be infected’ Maria Cheng12 January 2022, 12:24 am AP — Scientists are seeing signals that COVID-19′s alarming Omicron wave may have peaked in Britain and is about […]

Iran nuclear talks proceeding too slowly, France says

‘There is a vital urgency on this issue because of Iran’s own actions and the trajectory of its nuclear program,’ says FM Le Drian By AFP and TOI staff 12 January 2022, 12:51 am PARIS — International negotiations on Iran’s nuclear activities are proceeding so slowly that they are unlikely to lead to any agreement “within […]

European Parliament President Sassoli dies aged 65

He had been president of the 705-seat parliament since July 2019. Sassoli, whose term in the predominantly ceremonial role had been due to end this month, had said he would not run for re-election. REUTERSJANUARY 11, 2022 05:59 European Parliament President David Sassoli, an Italian socialist and former journalist, died on Tuesday in hospital in […]

PM said to tell MKs he expects escalation with Lebanon or Gaza

Bennett reportedly tells Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee that as it readies Iran strike, Israel is preparing for potential wars with Tehran’s proxies TOI staffJudah Ari GrossToday, 10:10 am Prime Minister Naftali Bennett reportedly told the Knesset’s Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee on Monday that Israel could soon face a military confrontation with Lebanon […]

Expectations grow for a deal to emerge from Iran nuclear talks

After months of pessimism, both sides are speaking of progress and showing signs of flexibility, but time is short Lazar BermanToday, 10:05 am After weeks of doubts and mutual accusations of bad-faith negotiations, a newfound optimism is emanating from the Iran nuclear talks in Vienna. Notably, the US and France, which had sounded an increasingly […]

Magnitude 6.4 earthquake strikes Cyprus region, felt in Israel

The earthquake was felt throughout the region, including in multiple locations in Israel. REUTERS JERUSALEM POST STAFFJANUARY 11, 2022 03:21 An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 struck the Cyprus region on Tuesday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said. The quake was at a depth of 2 km (1.24 miles), EMSC said.   M6.3 #earthquake (#σεισμός) […]

Iran: There will be no interim nuclear agreement

Iran’s foreign ministry says country wants a comprehensive nuclear deal with world powers and won’t settle for interim agreement. Elad Benari  ט’ בשבט תשפ”ב 06:36 11.01.22 IranIranian Nuclear Program Nuclear talks in ViennaHandout, Reuters Iran wants a comprehensive nuclear deal with world powers that removes sanctions, including on oil exports, and won’t settle for an interim agreement, […]

US CENTCOM Commander in Israel for 3rd Time in 6 Months

TPS / Tazpit News Agency9 Shevat 5782 – January 11, 2022 Photo Credit: IDF Commander of the Israeli Navy Vice Adm. David Saar Salama (left) with Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Naval Forces under Central Command, who wrapped up another visit to Israel on Jan. 10, 2022. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, Commander […]

US and Russia Still Far Apart on Ukraine After Geneva Talks

by Reuters and Algemeiner Staff US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attend security talks at the United States Mission in Geneva, Switzerland January 10, 2022. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse Russia and the United States gave no sign of narrowing their differences on Ukraine and wider European security in talks […]