Israeli officials reportedly say premier's longstanding ties to new president and administration's forthright approach to nuclear deal will likely smooth disputes

In hour-long speech, Kohavi seems to indicate IDF was behind recent strikes in Syria and an operation in Iraq aimed at preventing Iran from transferring weapons through the region

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

Tehran will soon purchase shots from Moscow after deeming inoculations from US and UK 'untrustworthy'

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

Mahdi Jahangiri sentenced for 'professional currency smuggling' of €607,100 and $108,000, also fined quadruple those sums; court decision cannot be appealed

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

Trial now to be increased to 300 volunteers; Tehran hopes to have 3 local COVID-19 vaccines available to public by June, having banned Western vaccines

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

Foreign Ministry spokesman says that despite new law mandating an end to certain types of scrutiny by IAEA monitors, cooperation will continue