Iran ups civil defense as Mossad Chief heads to US to thwart nuclear deal

Tehran sends response on negotiated text • Washington is skeptical By TOVAH LAZAROFF, REUTERS Published: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 14:07 Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 22:59 An anti-US mural is seen on a building at a street in Tehran, Iran August 16, 2022 (photo credit: VIA REUTERS) Iran has equipped 51 of its cities and towns with civil defense systems to […]

State Dept Sends Senior Official to Pressure Israel on 2-State Solution

Hana Levi Julian8 Elul 5782 – September 3, 2022 Photo Credit: Executive Office of the President of the United States / public domain Barbara A. Leaf, Senior Director for the Middle East and North Africa at the National Security Council under President Joe Biden, 2021 The US State Department sent a senior official to Israel […]

Turkey tries to insert itself increasingly in Ukraine conflict – analysis

Turkey’s role in Ukraine could foreshadow its desire for a greater role in Palestinian affairs in Israel and Syria. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 17:20 Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 17:21 Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan speaks during a news conference in Istanbul, Turkey October 16, 2021 (photo credit: REUTERS/MURAD SEZER) Turkey is trying to play both […]

Russia says it foiled Ukrainian attempt to seize nuclear plant

Russia said its forces foiled the attack with strikes from military helicopters and fighter jets, destroying 20 Ukrainian vessels and causing others to scatter and call off the attack. By REUTERS Published: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 15:18 Updated: SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 15:56 A service member stands guard near the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant following the arrival of the […]

Despite setback in talks, Israel still believes Iran deal likely in weeks — report

Washington sees negotiated agreement as only solution to Iran’s nuclear program, as Jerusalem presses White House to prepare a military option, report says TOI staffJacob MagidToday, 12:58 am Israel reportedly believes the US and Iran are still within weeks of reviving a nuclear deal, despite Washington saying Tehran’s latest response in negotiations was “not constructive.” […]