In bipartisan Zoom call ahead of Washington trip, prime minister says Israel will never ask for US troops to be sent to defend Jewish state, return to nuke deal no longer possible

On tarmac, PM says he’s bringing a new ‘spirit of cooperation’ to Washington, which he hopes will bolster Israel’s security

When he meets US president on Thursday on 1st official visit, PM will argue that 2015 accord is no longer relevant; no major concessions to Palestinians expected to be announced

Prime minister tells cabinet ministers he will present US president with 'an orderly plan' to curb Iranians' nuclear ambitions and regional aggression

Biden's botched withdrawal emboldens terrorists and pushes allies toward Iran, though Jerusalem could find silver lining by remaining America's most reliable and capable partner

PM said to urge coordination during meeting with CIA chief; officials believe William Burns also skeptical Tehran will return to 2015 deal

Foreign Ministry calls on international community to condemn appointment of Ahmad Vahidi, who is wanted by Interpol over alleged role in 1994 AMIA bombing in Buenos Aires

New interior minister Ahmad Vahidi sought by Interpol; the president's pick for top diplomat, Hossein Amirabdollahian, is an avowed anti-Westerner with ties to IRGC, Hezbollah

In first phone call with a Western leader, Islamic Republic's new president also says his country is serious about ‘maintaining deterrence’ in Gulf waters

If a deal cannot be reached, Biden administration reportedly weighing a number of possible interim steps; new president Raisi speaks with Macron, in 1st call with a Western leader