Pompeo cites Tehran's recent launch of a military satellite, calls the Islamic Republic the 'leading state sponsor of terrorism and anti-Semitism'

After numerous failed launches, Iranian paramilitary force says it successfully sent 'Noor' into space; 'Iran doesn’t have that much to lose anymore,' one analyst says

PA president's spokesman rejects statement from Mike Pompeo that annexation is an internal Israeli matter; Ramallah calls on Europe to put pressure on Jerusalem

Secretary of state says Washington will share views on matter privately, asserts US would be happy to provide more aid to Palestinians, but is concerned it's not reaching them

Secretary of state says the American 'commitment to Israel’s security is unwavering'; conversation comes amid growing calls for US to ease sanctions on Tehran due to virus outbreak

Despite Iran's dire situation, Pompeo initially increased pressure on the regime but may now reevaluate his position. Jerusalem has good reason to sit this one out, analysts say

New State Department policy allows embassy employees and family members to immediately leave their posts if considered a higher risk of severe illness from COVID-19

As death toll rises in Tehran, its leader Rouhani says Washington is missing a 'historic opportunity' to ease penalties on Islamic Republic

Move allows global firms to continue to work on civilian nuclear facilities without drawing American penalties

While Marrakesh summit focused on al-Qaeda, Jerusalem and Gulf states made 'joint effort' to stress threats emanating from Hezbollah, Foreign Ministry's Dana Benvenisti-Gabay says