Iran: no compromise on nuclear deal

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh announced that his nation has excluded any prospect of reaching an intermediate nuclear agreement with world powers. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Speaking…

Israel to proactively confront Iran threat

Prime Minister Naftali Bennett has reiterated that Jerusalem will not be bound by a future nuclear deal with Iran and will continue to regard itself as free to act "without…

Iran, China to hold strategic talks

The People's Republic of China became a lifeline for the Islamic Republic’s economy after the United States withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action nuclear deal and re-imposed heavy…

Iran sanctions US for Soleimani death

51 Americans had been targeted for punitive actions for what the Iranian Foreign Ministry called "their role in the terrorist crime by the United States against the martyred General Qassem…

UN: Iran smuggling weapons to Yemen

A confidential United Nations report has provided “detailed evidence” that Iran is exporting arms to Yemen and elsewhere, reports the Wall Street Journal (WSJ). By Erin Viner A team of…

Power, Prestige And A Persian Paradox

When The Optional Is The Optimal By Amir Oren Iran will never have Nuclear weapons. This is not a solemn vow a-la Mossad Chief David Barnea, just a reflection of…

Iran nuclear talks progress

Negotiations in Vienna between Iran and the P5+1 nations of the United States, Russia, China, France, United Kingdom and Germany have reportedly advanced. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Two…

UN concerned over chemical weapons in Syria

Damascus’ declaration of its chemical weapons program “cannot be considered accurate due to gaps, inconsistencies and discrepancies,” the United Nations High Representative for Disarmament Affairs told the Security Council. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner…

Lebanon PM set to defy Hezbollah

Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati announced his intention to convene the Cabinet within days for the first time in nearly 3 months, despite objections of the Iran-backed Hezbollah political and…

Iran vows revenge on Soleimani anniversary

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi pledged to exact vengeance if former United States President Donald Trump and former Secretary of State are not prosecuted for the assassination of the Islamic Revolutionary…