Blinken: Iran ignores Biden’s efforts to restore 2015 nuclear deal
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Iran doesn’t appear to be willing to restore the 2015 nuclear deal, as proposed by the Biden administration.
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Israeli foreign minister comes to U.S.
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is in Washington D.C. to hold meetings with U.S. officials. The former news anchor arrived Tuesday amid the revival of Iran nuclear talks. Lapid was welcomed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) in a joint press conference.
Israel Prime Minister calls on U.N. to hold Iran accountable over advancement of nuclear program
Israel’s prime minister has called on the United Nations to take action against Iran for advancing its nuclear program. Speaking in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said Iran was every nation’s problem and he expected global powers to hold them accountable before the U.N. Security Council.
Sen. Paul: Biden’s spending makes it difficult to support allies
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) has refused to fast-track additional Iron Dome defense system funding to Israel. While speaking on the Senate floor Monday, the Republican blocked a motion to consolidate debate down to just two-hours to expedite a vote.
Abraham Accords anniversary: Hope, fear and Biden
One year ago, we brought you a historic scene, peace between Israel and Arab nation states on President Trump’s South Lawn at the White House.