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'

Source in Rouhani's office tells Kuwaiti paper that conditions for restarting negotiations include no participation by Gulf nations in the pact

Key Netanyahu colleague will be 1st top Israeli to meet US president, report says; will specify what Israel believes are core commitments Iran must make if US to reenter accord

After reported attempts by premier to shut defense establishment out of talks on how to engage with Biden plan to reenter JCPOA, defense minister says he won't allow that to happen

Tehran's foreign minister says memories of US 'crimes against humanity' will continue; also retweets Soleimani's daughter

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

Tony Blinken says in confirmation hearing that US commitment to Israel's security is 'sacrosanct,' backs two-state solution but doubts it will happen in near future

Ambassador's close relationship with the PM and willingness to bet it all on Trump paid handsome dividends, but many on other side of aisle say strategy will haunt Israel

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'