Saudi Arabia demands US backing for nuclear program before for peace with Israel – report

May 23, 2023 Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, right, welcomes President Joe Biden in Jeddah, July 15, 2022. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP) U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan are leading “intense” negotiations. By World Israel News Staff Saudi Arabia has demanded that the Biden administration […]

Israel doubled attacks on Iran to combat secret sea war, Gallant reveals

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also revealed Tehran’s secret sea war against Israel, presenting new photographic evidence. By YONAH JEREMY BOB Published: MAY 22, 2023 18:55 Updated: MAY 23, 2023 01:44 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi at the IDF’s annual operational forum on March 20, 2023. (photo credit: NICOLE LASKVI/DEFENSE MINISTRY) […]

An Iranian nuclear facility is so deep underground that US airstrikes likely couldn’t reach it

By JON GAMBRELLMay 22, 2023 GMT https://apnews.com/article/iran-nuclear-natanz-uranium-enrichment-underground-project-04dae673fc937af04e62b65dd78db2e0 1 of 7 In central Iran, workers are building a nuclear facility so deep in the earth that it is likely beyond the range of U.S. weapons designed specifically for such sites. That’s according to experts and new satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. (May 22) (AP […]

An Iranian nuclear facility is so deep underground that US airstrikes likely couldn’t reach it

By JON GAMBRELLyesterday Iran nuclear site deep underground challenges West In central Iran, workers are building a nuclear facility so deep in the earth that it is likely beyond the range of U.S. weapons designed specifically for such sites. That’s according to experts and new satellite imagery analyzed by The Associated Press. (May 22) (AP […]

Israel doubled attacks on Iran to combat secret sea war, Gallant reveals

Defense Minister Yoav Gallant also revealed Tehran’s secret sea war against Israel, presenting new photographic evidence. By YONAH JEREMY BOB Published: MAY 22, 2023 18:55 Defense Minister Yoav Gallant speaks with IDF Chief of Staff Lt.-Gen. Herzi Halevi at the IDF’s annual operational forum on March 20, 2023. (photo credit: NICOLE LASKVI/DEFENSE MINISTRY) Defense Minister Yoav Gallant […]

After months of delays, Netanyahu receives invitation to visit UAE for world summit

By Lazar Berman Today, 1:00 am Edit   Lazar Berman is The Times of Israel’s diplomatic reporter   Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday was formally invited to visit the United Arab Emirates, after months of delays in securing his first official trip to the Gulf country as premier. The invitation is not for an […]

Why does Iran want to send a navy flotilla to Antarctica? – analysis

Iran says that it could achieve direct access to the polar region and therefore claim “sovereignty” in that area. By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Published: MAY 20, 2023 13:38 A missile is launched during an exercise of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) navy in the south of Iran, in this picture obtained on January 17, 2023 (photo […]

Russia says F-16 supplies to Ukraine would carry ‘colossal’ risks for West

US President Joe Biden told G7 leaders on Friday that Washington supports joint allied training programs for Ukrainian pilots on F-16s, senior US officials said. By REUTERS Published: MAY 20, 2023 12:27 Updated: MAY 20, 2023 12:38 A US Air Force F-16 jet fighter takes off from an airbase during CRUZEX multinational air exercise in Natal (photo credit: […]

President Biden to allow Ukrainian pilots to be trained on American-made F-16 fighter jets

U.S. Will Support F-16 Training for Ukraine The decision comes amid pressure from some European allies to allow Ukraine to obtain the advanced fighter jets, and as President Zelensky is expected to attend a G7 meeting in Japan. President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine landed in Japan on Saturday to meet with leaders of the world’s […]

Kuwait condemns Israel’s ‘storming of al-Aqsa mosque’ on Jerusalem Day

By JERUSALEM POST STAFF Published: MAY 20, 2023 10:01 Kuwait’s Foreign Ministry condemned on Friday the “storming of the al-Aqsa mosque” by Israeli forces and MKs as part of the Jerusalem Day flag march on Thursday. The ministry called for action by the international community and noted its “responsibilities to stop these continuous Israeli violations, respecting the sanctity of […]

Erdoğan: I have a ‘special relationship’ with Putin — and it’s only growing

‘Russia and Turkey need each other in every field possible,’ says Turkish president. In a speech, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan described Vladimir Putin as a “dear friend” | Alexander Nemenov/AFP via Getty Images Gabriel Gavin May 19, 2023 4:38 pm CET Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ♥ Vladimir Putin. Turkey will defy pressure from the West and continue to strengthen […]

Iran Guards chief threatens ‘final blow’ against US over 2020 killing of Soleimani

Iran Guards chief threatens ‘final blow’ against US over 2020 killing of Soleimani Head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps vows to drive US from Middle East, the latest in a series of threats following the assassination of the top general 3 years ago By ToI Staff Today, 6:10 am   An Iranian military commander […]