Urging 'realism', Iran 'optimistic' about nuclear deal
After months of negotiations in Vienna, superpowers and Iran indicate a new agreement is close.
Middle East
Report: Hezbollah possesses several dozen precision missiles
A new assessment by Alma Center finds that Hezbollah’s advanced conventional weapons arsenal includes cruise missiles, at least 2,000 drones.
US Navy plans launch of Mideast drone force with allies
"By using unmanned systems, we can just simply see more. They’re high-reliability and remove the human factor," says Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, who leads the Bahrain-based Fifth Fleet.
Netanyahu says Israel must 'speak out' against Iran deal
In interview with i24NEWS, the former prime minister calls for Israel to sound the alarm on emerging agreement in Vienna.
Bennett warns against 'shorter, weaker' nuclear deal
Prime minister says renegotiated agreement would see Iran rein in its nuclear activity for two and a half years, rather than the 10 years under the previous agreement.
Iran MPs set 6 conditions for reviving nuclear deal
Lawmakers insist that US and European parties should guarantee that they would not exit a restored agreement, nor trigger the "snapback mechanism" under which sanctions on Tehran would be immediately reinstated if it violates nuclear compliance.
Defense officials warn of Iranian drone attacks as Hezbollah flexes missile muscles
Hassan Nasrallah says that with Tehran's help, the Shiite terrorist group can produce drones, turn rockets into precision missiles.
Report: Hezbollah leader makes secret visit to Tehran
Hassan Nasrallah rarely leaves his bunker in Beirut, let alone Lebanon. The visit, which reportedly took place in late 2021, included meetings with senior IRGC officials and focused on a potential Israeli strike on Iran's nuclear facilities.
'Israel must proceed with caution on Turkey rapproachement'
Normalization is in Jerusalem's interest but it must play hard to get, two former senior Israeli officials say.
France: Vienna talks 'have reached tipping point,' deal could be days away
French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian tells parliament breakthrough depends on Iran.