US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty

State Department says Moscow’s refusal to facilitate inspection activities prevents the US from exercising important rights under New START pact By ELLEN KNICKMEYERToday, 11:48 pm     In image from video released by Russian Defense Ministry Press Service on October 26, 2022, a Yars intercontinental ballistic missile is test-fired as part of Russia’s nuclear drills from a […]

US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty

State Department says Moscow’s refusal to facilitate inspection activities prevents the US from exercising important rights under New START pact By Ellen Knickmeyer Today, 11:48 pm Edit WASHINGTON (AP) — Russia’s refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty and US-Russian arms control overall, the Biden administration charged on […]

2 Israeli Soldiers Wounded in Terror Ramming Attack

By Hana Levi Julian – 10 Shevat 5783 – January 31, 2023 0 Photo Credit: Israel Police Spokesperson’s Unit Road block at Tapuach Junction by Border Guard Police officers. (archive) Two Israeli soldiers were wounded Tuesday night in a terrorist ramming attack that took place at the Tapuach Junction in Samaria, the IDF said. תיעוד […]

Iran warns Israel not to ‘play with fire’ after drone attack on defense facility

Official threatens revenge as ‘first indications’ suggest Jerusalem carried out attack, claims Israelis using propaganda to cover up operation’s failure By TOI staff 30 January 2023, 4:15 pm Edit Iran on Monday warned Israel “not to play with fire,” and threatened retaliation over Israel’s reported involvement in a weekend drone attack on a key defense […]

Will Russia get involved in Iran Isfahan drone attack tensions?- analysis

Iran’s pro-IRGC Fars News reports Iran is ready for “any threat.” This would appear to contradict reports at Iran’s other pro-government Tasnim news that says the attack was a failure. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: JANUARY 30, 2023 23:47 Updated: JANUARY 31, 2023 08:04 Picture shows general view of Isfahan (UCF) nuclear power plant (UCF) 295 km from […]

Iran drone attack: The picture is reshuffled and gloves are off – analysis

The most important outcome: the US has lost patience with the Islamic Republic and is willing to in one way or another flex its muscles. By YONAH JEREMY BOB Published: JANUARY 30, 2023 20:56 Eyewitness footage shows what is said to be the moment of an explosion at a military industry factory in Isfahan, Iran, January 29, […]

Iran still in Israel’s cross hairs, this time with US understanding – analysis

Though Iran is still a major concern for Israel, the nation has more on its plate than just that. By HERB KEINON Published: JANUARY 30, 2023 21:38 Updated: JANUARY 30, 2023 21:40 Israel is working in a coordinated way to counter Iran (photo credit: REUTERS) Israel has taken “one huge step” toward entering the US Visa Waiver Program, US […]

As Netanyahu talks Iran, Blinken makes US concerns over judicial reform clear

US secretary of state speaks at length about democratic values, building consensus; PM pledges that Israel will remain strong democracy, but shifts focus to Tehran By Lazar Berman Today, 10:00 pm Edit   Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporter Speaking alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — who sought to focus on Iran […]

Blinken says all options on table against Iran as he heads to Israel

Strengthening the joint US-Israel front against Iran will be among the topics Antony Blinken will discuss while in Jerusalem. By TOVAH LAZAROFF Published: JANUARY 29, 2023 21:33 Updated: JANUARY 29, 2023 22:08 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visits the American University in Cairo, Egypt, January 29, 2023. (photo credit: Mohamed Abd El Ghany/Pool/REUTERS) US Secretary of State Antony […]

Ukraine’s presidential adviser to Iran on drone strike: ‘We did warn you’

The implication seems to be that Ukraine warned that someone would attempt to destroy the Iranian plants and other weapons facilities. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JANUARY 29, 2023 17:42 Mykhailo Podolyak, a political adviser to Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky, speaks during an interview with Reuters, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in Kyiv, Ukraine October 6, 2022. […]

Break the Wave: Israeli security forces arrest three terror suspects

Another man was arrested on the suspicion that he posted support for terrorism on his social media. By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: JANUARY 29, 2023 08:30 Updated: JANUARY 29, 2023 09:10 IDF soldiers during a raid on Jenin. (photo credit: IDF SPOKESPERSON’S UNIT) The IDF, Shin Bet and Border Police arrested three Palestinians suspected of terrorism in the West […]