Israel Approves $1.5Bln Budget for Possible Strike Against Iran's Nuclear Facilities - Report - Sputnik International

The budget reportedly includes money for a variety of aircraft, intelligence-gathering drones, and specific munitions required for such an operation, which would need to target heavily guarded underground facilities.

Iran blames Israel for Beirut blast investigation killing of protesters - The Jerusalem Post

Iran condemned the killing of protesters in Lebanon, describing Thursday's shootings as seditions backed by Israel, state-run Press TV said on Twitter on Friday.

Blinken warns of 'other options' if diplomacy fails on Iran nuclear issue - China.org.cn

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday warned that the United States would turn to "other options" if diplomacy fails to curb Iran's nuclear program, saying "time is running short."

Israel claims ‘right’ to strike Iran ‘at any moment’ to prevent it from obtaining nukes, FM Lapid says after meeting with Blinken — RT

 Israel reserves the right to attack Iran at any time of its choosing, under the pretext of stopping it from acquiring a nuclear weapon, Tel Aviv’s FM Yair Lapid said after meeting with his American and Emirati counterparts.

Protest held in Beirut against visit by Iran’s foreign minister

Lebanese demonstrated Wednesday in Beirut against an imminent visit by Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian.

Third tanker carrying Iranian fuel to Lebanon has reached Syria - The Jerusalem Post

A third tanker carrying Iranian fuel for distribution in Lebanon has reached the Syrian port city of Baniyas, TankerTrackers.com reported on Twitter on Wednesday.

Azerbaijan, Turkey to hold military exercise near Iran border - The Jerusalem post

Azerbaijan and Turkey will hold a military exercise in Azerbaijan near the border with Iran from Tuesday to Friday, amid heightening tensions between Iran and Azerbaijan, the Turkish Defense Ministry announced on Sunday.

Iranian president says his country does not trust US gov't's promises - China.org.cn

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that his country does not trust the promises made by the U.S. government, while noting that he seeks effective interaction with all the countries of the world.

Nuclear surveillance deal with Iran keeps hopes for talks alive • FRANCE 24

 

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Turchia: il governo presenta il muro lungo il confine con l'Iran per fermare i rifugiati afghani

 

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Syrian air defenses shot down 21 of 24 Israeli missiles fired in latest raid on Damascus, Russian military says — RT World News

 Syrian air defenses intercepted most of the missiles fired during a recent Israeli raid on Damascus, the Russian military said, noting that 21 projectiles were downed during the attack that was launched from Lebanese airspace.

Israeli missile strike targets Syrian capital - China.org.cn

A fresh Israeli missile strike targeted sites in Damascus at midnight Thursday, state news agency SANA reported.

Israeli leader to meet with Biden as tensions grow in Middle East | Al Jazeera

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s meeting with President Joe Biden comes as tensions rise with its regional arch enemy, Iran, and as Israel renews its bombardment of the besieged Gaza Strip amid Palestinian protests.

US Confident That Iran Responsible For Attack On Mercer Street Tanker - Blinken - UrduPoint

The United States is confident that Iran is responsible for the attack on the Mercer Street oil tanker, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Sunday.

US says 'fully prepared' to continue negotiation with Iran - China.org.cn

Washington is fully prepared to continue negotiation with Iran to return to the Iranian nuclear agreement, visiting U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Thursday.

Afghan Border Guards Flown Back to Kabul: Iran’s Police - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – A number of Afghanistan’s border guards and customs staffers, who had fled to Iran after the Taliban took over the border crossings on the Afghan soil, have been repatriated to Kabul by plane, the Iranian Police’s spokesperson said.

Taliban Seizes Control of Vital Afghan-Iranian Border Crossing s - Tasnim News Agency

 (Tasnim) - Afghan security authorities said that Taliban fighters have gained control of a vital area in western Afghanistan on Thursday, which includes a major border crossing with Iran.

Attack on 'Israeli-Owned' Cargo Ship Reported to Be Iran's 'Miscalculation' - Sputnik International

Reports saying that an "Israeli-owned" cargo ship had been targeted by a missile in the northern part of the Indian Ocean emerged earlier during the weekend. The vessel, according to reports, did not suffer major damage, and there were no injuries.

U.S. tells U.N. that weekend airstrikes aimed to deter Iran | THE DAILY STAR

The United States told the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday that it targeted Iran-backed militia in Syria and Iraq with airstrikes to deter the militants and Tehran from conducting or supporting further attacks on U.S. personnel or facilities.

Biden to Rivlin: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon on my watch - The Jerusalem Post

US President Joe Biden, in a meeting on Monday with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin, said that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon as long as he sits in office.