Putin threatens strikes on new targets if West gives Ukraine long-range missiles

‘We will draw the appropriate conclusions,’ Russian leader warns after Kyiv struck in missile barrage for first time since end of April By Blaise GAUQUELIN and Quentin Tyberghien Today, 6:16 pm KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Sunday that Moscow will hit new targets if the West supplies Ukraine with long-range missiles, […]

Russia appreciates Israel’s efforts to mediate with Ukraine – Medvedev

The Kremlin spokesperson blamed Ukraine for the fact that Israel’s push for negotiations haven’t borne fruit. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 3, 2022 10:22 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at a previous meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Sochi, Russia. (photo credit: Sputnik/Kremlin/Reuters) Russia has been trying to negotiate with Ukraine and is very grateful for […]

Russia urges Turkey not to launch offensive in Syria

By AFP 2 June 2022, 9:14 pm   Russia hopes Turkey will “refrain” from launching an offensive in northern Syria, a diplomatic spokesperson says, after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan renewed threats of a military campaign targeting Kurdish “terrorists.” “We hope that Ankara will refrain from actions that could lead to a dangerous deterioration of the […]

Bennett warns IAEA head Israel reserves right to halt Iranian nuclear program

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JUNE 3, 2022 10:41     Prime Minister Naftali Bennett warned that while Israel prefers diplomacy, it reserves the right to take action against Iran to halt its nuclear program if the international community fails to do so, during a meeting with Rafael Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency, on […]

Israeli, US officials meet amid concern over Iran’s aggression, deal ‘still within reach’

Nuclear deal “is still within reach if Iran makes that political decision to engage in good faith and to focus on the JCPOA itself,” Nides stated. By Aryeh Savir, TPS U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and his Israeli counterpart Dr. Eyal Hulata led a meeting of the U.S.-Israel Strategic Consultative Group (SCG) Wednesday at […]

Iran warns UN watchdog of ‘consequences’ over report on undeclared nuclear sites

Tehran vows to ‘respond firmly and appropriately to any unconstructive action’ taken by the IAEA, which says it still has questions regarding presence of nuclear material By Agencies and TOI staff Today, 8:54 pm   TEHRAN, Iran — Iran warned Wednesday it would respond to any “unconstructive actions” taken by the UN atomic watchdog after […]

Iran’s lies about its nuclear program foreshadow worse to come – analysis

Iran is not only purposely enriching uranium and installing advanced centrifuges; it does some of this openly to wring potential concessions. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JUNE 1, 2022 11:05 Iranian armed forces members march during a ceremony of the National Army Day parade in Tehran, Iran April 18, 2022 (photo credit: WANA NEWS AGENCY/REUTERS) Iran has […]

In call, Abbas tells Blinken US must ‘turn talk into actions,’ end ‘silence’

The two converse amid rising Palestinian frustration with Biden administration; in Washington, deputy secretary meets visiting Israeli national security adviser By Jacob Magid and Aaron Boxerman Today, 6:26 amUpdated at 9:56 am Edit Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas slammed “American silence” and insisted that the current United States administration must “turn its talk into actions” […]

Israeli Air Force simulates widescale strike on Iran nuclear facilities

Military says dozens of fighter jets conduct ‘long-range flight, aerial refueling, and striking distant targets’ maneuvers over Mediterranean Emanuel FabianToday, 10:41 am Dozens of Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted air maneuvers over the Mediterranean Sea on Tuesday night, simulating striking Iranian nuclear facilities. According to a statement by the Israel Defense Forces on Wednesday, […]