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Iran Deal Requires Faster Diplomacy or Slower Nuclear Advances: U.S. Official
“We are prepared and willing to reach a deal soon. But we are also prepared and bracing for the possibility of a breakdown which would spell the JCPOA's likely demise," the U.S. official said.
U.S. and UAE Discuss Steps to Enhance Security After Abu Dhabi Attack
The Houthi attack was unprecedented because the Iran-backed rebels had previously targeted Saudi Arabia and ships in the region but not the United Arab Emirates, which is a member of the Saudi-led alliance that intervened in Yemen's civil war in 2015.
United Nations Set to Vote on Israeli Resolution Against Online Holocaust Denial
The resolution draws on the widely-adopted International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working definition of antisemitism to identify Holocaust denial, and calls on UN member states to combat the phenomenon, especially on online platforms.
Iran Hostage Crisis Survivor to Go on Hunger Strike to Free Hostages
"The hostage crisis hasn't ended for many others: Americans and Westerners who are now being held as bargaining chips in Iran. There are at least two dozen of them."
Bennett: Only Iran Deal Acceptable to Israel Is No Nuclear Weapon Program
Bennett isn't willing to legitimize Iran's right to enrich uranium for nuclear weapons, as negotiations about the 2015 nuclear deal continue.
Iranian Supreme Leader’s Niece ‘Arrested’ After Praising Ex-Royalty
Moradkhani, a daughter of Khamenei's sister, is known in Iran for her activism against the death penalty and for civil freedoms in the country.
Iran Says Time for U.S. To Make ‘Political Decisions’ in Nuclear Talks
Tehran calls on Washington to ‘announce its decisions on removing sanctions and the remaining issues,’ predicting this will result in a ‘lasting, reliable agreement’
UAE Asks U.S. To Reinstate Houthi Terrorist Designation After Attack
Since the attacks, Emirati officials held talks with several of their regional allies and with the Biden administration regarding next steps.
U.S. Condemns Deadly Houthi Attack on Abu Dhabi; UAE Reserves Right to Respond
UAE-backed Yemeni forces battle Houthis in key regions
Israeli, American Air Forces Complete Joint Drill to Improve Cooperation, Readiness
The IAF and AFCENT engaged in their first joint drill during the “Desert Eagle” aerial exercise this August, also at the Uvda Air Base.