The allies' top diplomats discuss Iran, peace efforts in highest level contact yet between Israel and Biden administration

Defense minister says comments like those made by Aviv Kohavi in his Tuesday speech should be made 'in closed rooms'

Speaking to INSS conference, Heiko Maas says Tehran's missiles, proxies must also be addressed; calls for end to settlement construction

After Kohavi announces he's ordered fresh plans to hit Iranian nuclear sites, top Tehran official scoffs at Israel's capabilities

Kohavi warns US against rejoining 2015 nuclear deal or even a slightly improved version, calling it 'a bad thing to do' that would lead to an Iranian bomb, which Israel won't allow

Speaking to FM Ashkenazi, ministers from Gulf states say Jerusalem and its new allies can together 'exert greater influence on the US'

Russia argues, meanwhile, that Washington should first resume its own compliance, remove sanctions on Tehran

In further step away from 2015 deal, Tehran spokesperson says limitations to be placed on inspections by UN watchdog of country's sites

Leaked comments indicate the prime minister is readying for battle over Biden's insistence on rejoining the nuclear pact, even as Washington says it will hear Israeli concerns

Source in Washington says move will be accompanied by consultations with Israel, Gulf allies; promises 'a new approach that seeks to reassert US deterrence in the region'