Returning to politics after years at UN in NY, ex-contender for Likud's throne finds he and opposition head 'have learned to appreciate' each other, decries Lapid's 'inexperience'

State Department official faults Tehran for demanding IAEA probes be closed; Raisi reportedly tells reporters that allowing them to remain open 'on an ongoing basis' a non-starter

Participants note premier's more inclusive approach to North American Jewry compared to Netanyahu's; one executive insists the difference is only in style

Rob Malley tells Israeli TV network that revival of JCPOA remains 'best option' to prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear bomb, denies Israeli influence toughened Washington's stance

US president says proposed peace strategy is best for both peoples; accuses Russia of violating tenets of global body's charter with 'brutal, needless' invasion of Ukraine

Ebrahim Raisi insists Tehran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes; in protest of his address, Israeli envoy walks out, leaves photo of his own Holocaust survivor grandmothers

French FM says Tehran won't get 'better offer' to revive accord; US rejects Iranian demand for guarantee future presidents won't leave deal

Ebrahim Raisi says appearance at annual gathering of world leaders is an opportunity to address 'malice' toward his country

In 1st interview with Western media outlet, Ebrahim Raisi tells CBS he can't trust Americans, brands US sanctions 'tyrannical,' as he heads to New York for United Nations gathering

US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says Tehran's demands are 'unacceptable,' but Biden will continue to pursue diplomatic efforts 'as long as it makes sense to do so'