But some in defense establishment said to disagree with Netanyahu's more confrontational approach to US plans; premier to hold talks with security chiefs in coming days

Antony Blinken to tell Senate confirmation committee America must mobilize support from other countries to 'outcompete' China, counter threats from Iran, Russia, North Korea

Commando units and airborne infantry participate in annual exercise, which comes amid rising nuclear tensions

Country's nuclear agency chief, Ali Akbar Salehi, says it will resume adhering to nuke deal's terms if 'other parties' do so

Despite objections by Israel, other countries, and many US lawmakers, president-elect wants to avoid escalation in Middle East so he can focus on America's challenges

Tehran is trying to gain leverage in expected negotiations with the US, experts say; but it's also gradually advancing its nuclear weapons capability: 'We are getting 2030 in 2020'

Tehran says IAEA must 'prevent paving ground for misunderstanding' after Europeans push back on uranium metal development plan following publication in watchdog's report

French FM warns Trump's 'maximum pressure' tactics only increased risk posed by Tehran; comments come after Iranian announcement of advancing research on uranium metal production

Channel 12 says officials in the incoming administration have updated Israel on the deliberations, as wary Jerusalem pushes for a broader accord

New diplomatic team, veterans of Obama administration, embodies 'my core belief that America is strongest when it works with our allies,' says US president-elect