Macron to Raisi: speed up Vienna Talks

The French President told his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi that revival of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) is still possible but talks need to accelerate, By Erin Viner…

Vienna Talks near dangerous impasse

The warning comes from the United Kingdom's Foreign Secretary Liz Truss. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner "This negotiation is urgent and progress has not been fast enough. We continue…

Herzog receives 2022 security report

The annual Strategic Survey for Israel 2022 is prepared by the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS), registering all major security and diplomatic challenges facing the country in the coming…

Iran, Russia, China begin joint naval drill

The "2022 Marine Security Belt" exercise will take place in the northern Indian Ocean, announced an Iranian armed forces official. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner Speaking to the semi-official…

Israel, Greece hold defense talks

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz hosted his Greek counterpart Nikolaos Panagiotopoulos in Tel Aviv today. By Jonathan Hessen and Erin Viner After a welcome ceremony with an honor guard at…

US-Iran stalemate in Vienna

Neither Washington nor Tehran are demonstrating much flexibility on core issues in indirect nuclear talks. By Erin Viner The most contentious points are outstanding after eight rounds of talks, raising…