Iran nuclear deal must remove enrichment capabilities, Netanyahu tells JNS

"We cannot live with anything short of that," said the Israeli premier.

Akiva Van Koningsveld

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the inaugural JNS International Policy Summit in Jerusalem, April 27, 2025. Photo by Hillel Maeir.

(April 27, 2025 / JNS)  Israel will only agree to a nuclear deal with Iran that eliminates Tehran’s capacity to enrich uranium, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the JNS International Policy Summit on Sunday.

The only way to prevent the Islamic Republic from building a nuclear weapon is to dismantle “all the infrastructure of Iran’s nuclear program,” he said, adding, “That is the deal.”

Trump no desestima destruir las instalaciones nucleares de Irán, pero no lo ve prioritario

Donald Trump y Giorgia Meloni Foto: Presidencia del Consejo de Ministros Gobierno de Italia CC BY-SA 3.0

El presidente estadounidense, Donald Trump, aseguró que no ha desestimado el plan de Israel de destruir las instalaciones nucleares de Irán, pero dijo no tener prisa al respecto.

“No diría que lo he descartado. No tengo prisa, porque creo que Irán tiene la oportunidad de tener un gran país y vivir feliz sin muerte. Y me gustaría ver eso. Esa es mi primera opción”, dijo en el Despacho Oval de la Casa Blanca junto a la primera ministra italiana, Giorgia Meloni.

Trump: Irán sufrirá bombardeos como nunca antes si no hay un acuerdo nuclear

El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, envió otro mensaje amenazante el domingo al régimen iraní, advirtiendo que habría “bombardeos” si la República Islámica no acepta un acuerdo nuclear.

En declaraciones a Meet the Press de la caden NBC, el presidente amenazó con aranceles secundarios y añadió: “Si no llegan a un acuerdo, habrá bombardeos, y serán bombardeos como nunca antes han visto”.

Horas antes el domingo, el presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, rechazó oficialmente las negociaciones directas con Estados Unidos, en la primera respuesta formal de Irán a una carta del presidente Donald Trump, entregada al Líder Supremo de Irán a través de Omán.

Si bien Pezeshkian dejó abierta la posibilidad de negociaciones indirectas, indicó que estos esfuerzos han avanzado poco desde la retirada unilateral de Trump del acuerdo nuclear de 2015 con las potencias mundiales.

New diplomatic era in Middle East in wake of Iran-Saudi rapprochement - analysis

It remains to be seen if the new ties with Iran will actually bring change. In the past many countries tried similar with Tehran and Tehran didn’t change its behavior

By SETH J. FRANTZMAN

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Shamkhani talks with Minister of State and national security adviser of Saudi Arabia Musaad bin Mohammed Al Aiban during a meeting in Beijing, China March 10, 2023   (photo credit: CNSPHOTO VIA REUTERS)

Iran and Saudi Arabia appear to be headed to a new era of relations after rounds of talks in Baghdad and support for reconciliation coming from Oman and China. Reports that the two countries have now reconciled and agreed to normalize relations after years of hostility is important for the region. The news is being greeted positively in Iranian state media and the Gulf.

India, Israel, UAE, US ‘I2U2’ group convenes to strategize over international food security

U.S. Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth Jose W. Fernandez says the group “reinforces the Biden-Harris administration’s goal to build on the Abraham Accords.”

BY MIKE WAGENHEIM

From left: Brett McGurk, deputy assistant to the U.S. President and White House coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa; Jose W. Fernandez, U.S. Under Secretary of State for economic growth, energy and the environment; Ronen Levi, director-general at the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Dammu Ravi, secretary (economic relations) at the Indian Ministry of External Affairs; and Ahmed Al Sayegh, UAE minister of state. Photo courtesy of the U.S. State Department.

(February 27, 2023 / JNS) India, Israel, the United Arab Emirates and the United States—the group known as the I2U2—convened in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 22 to discuss food security. Following the meeting, a top U.S. official told reporters that the group collectively and with other nations aims to make a dent in the current international food crisis.

Con Henrique Cymerman, Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio Israel-Países del Golfo

Una entrevista esperanzadora.

Henrique Cymerman, galardonado periodista enamorado de la profesión que lo ha llevado a diferentes confines del mundo siempre pensando en la necesidad de garantizar la vida en paz entre Israel y sus vecinos, ostenta hoy también un cargo formal relacionado precisamente a ello: Presidente de la Cámara de Comercio Israel-Países del Golfo.

Pocos días después de haberse firmado un documento histórico, el primer Tratado de Libre Comercio entre Israel y un país árabe, concretamente con los Emiratos Arabes Unidos, tuvimos el gusto de entrevistar a Henrique. Es una conversación sobre sueños y realidad

Egyptian, Iranian officials met secretly in Muscat

Cairo assured Tehran Negev Summit not aimed against the Islamic Republic, sources say.

By HUDHAIFA EBRAHIM/THE MEDIA LINE

An Iranian missile is displayed during a rally marking the annual Quds Day, or Jerusalem Day, on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan in Tehran, Iran April 29, 2022. (photo credit: MAJID ASGARIPOUR/WANA (WEST ASIA NEWS AGENCY) VIA REUTERS)

Senior Iranian and Egyptian officials held a secret meeting in Oman on June 27, during Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s visit to the sultanate, informed sources tell The Media Line.

“Egypt assured Iran during the meeting that the Negev Summit is not directed against Iran and will not include any military moves against it. The meeting discussed the situation in the Gaza Strip, the Syrian issue, and other files in the Middle East, and opened the door to relations between the two countries,” the

US lawmakers aim to integrate defense systems of Israel, 9 Arab states against Iran

Bipartisan bills in House and Senate would see Israel work with countries including Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Qatar — though it’s unclear that they’re on board.

By JACOB MAGID

Iranian Revolutionary Guard commander Maj. Gen. Hossein Salami (R) walks past a Khordad-3 air defense system during a visit of an exhibition at the Islamic Revolution and Holy Defense museum in the capital Tehran on September 21, 2019. (Atta Kenare/AFP)

Bipartisan groups of US lawmakers in both the House and the Senate introduced legislation on Thursday aimed at creating an integrated air defense system to boost cooperation between Israel and neighboring Arab states against Iran.

The Deterring Enemy Forces and Enabling National Defenses (DEFEND) Act is the latest effort in the US to bolster the Abraham Accords normalization agreements

US committed to UN truce and ‘better future’ for Yemen, says US envoy

In an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor, Tim Lenderking, US special envoy for Yemen, says the United States can be counted on to continue its strong diplomatic effort in Yemen, but the core responsibilities for peace lie with the parties themselves.

US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking takes part in a conference on Yemen's devastating war, hosted by the six-nation Gulf Cooperation Council in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on March 30, 2022, hours after the Riyadh-led coalition announced a cease-fire for the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. - FAYEZ NURELDINE/AFP via Getty Images

A two-month truce that began April 2 is holding so far and giving rare hope to Yemenis who have suffered through a now six-year war.

"I am encouraged," said US Special Envoy for Yemen Tim Lenderking in an exclusive interview with Al-Monitor. The "parties have taken some significant steps here, significant compromises to agree to this truce."

Saudi, Omani investors mull setting up joint petrochemical firm in Oman

The number of Saudi investors in Oman has reached 1,235 whereas 320 Oman companies have so far invested in various sectors in the Kingdom. Social media

• Saudi investments in Oman amount to nearly SR24 billion and Omani investments have reached over SR4 billion

RIYADH: Saudi and Omani businessmen are considering setting up a joint venture specialized in petrochemical and chemicals, Argaam cited a report carried by Oman News Agency.

The report quoted Nasser Al-Hajri, chairman of the Saudi-Oman Joint Business Council as saying, “Saudi businessmen are looking for major investments in Oman’s industrial, petrochemical, chemical manufacturing, fish farming, mining,

Saudi-Iran talks could move to Oman, an intriguing shift for Israel

Riyadh and Tehran have held two rounds of Iraqi-hosted talks, narrowly focused on Yemen; the next session may be held in Muscat, which would signal a far broader regional agenda.

By LAZAR BERMAN

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, center right, accompanies Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on his arrival at Riyadh International Airport, Saudi Arabia, March 31, 2021. Kadhimi visited Saudi Arabia shortly before a first round of direct talks held in April in Baghdad between regional rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran. (Bandar Aljaloud/Saudi Royal Palace via AP, File)

As negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program trudge forward in Vienna, a parallel set of talks between Tehran and a major rival are expected to pick up again this summer.

Iran opens first oil terminal in Gulf of Oman, avoiding Strait of Hormuz

“This new crude export terminal shows the failure of Washington's sanctions on Iran,” said Iranian President Hassan Rouhani.

A vector map of the Gulf region and the Strait of Hormuz. Credit: tunasalmon/Shutterstock.

(July 22, 2021 / JNS) Iran opened its first oil terminal in the Gulf of Oman, avoiding the Strait of Hormuz—a flashpoint for tensions with the United States, Israel and other countries—Iranian President Hassan Rouhani announced in a speech on Thursday.

“This is a strategic move and an important step for Iran. It will secure the continuation of our oil exports. This new crude export terminal shows the failure of

Iran views Houthi attacks as ‘experiment lab’ for its weapons and doctrines

“This is part of the Iranian strategy to become regional hegemons. Hence, the first thing that needs to be done—mostly, by the United States and the international community—is to stop Iranian activation of these militias,” said Col. (res.) Shaul Shay.

BY YAAKOV LAPPIN

Fighters in the Yemeni city of Taizak. Credit: Ramalrasny/Shutterstock.

(July 9, 2021 / JNS) Iran views ongoing attacks by its radical ally in Yemen, the Houthis, on Saudi Arabia and others in the area as an important “experimentation lab” to test out new kinds of weapons and combat doctrines, a senior former Israeli defense official has warned.

As such, Israel has a duty to use its influence in the international community to

Antony Blinken expects other countries to sign onto Abraham Accords this year

Secretary of State Antony Blinken speaks at a news conference in Brussels, April 14, 2021. (Johanna Geron/Pool/AFP via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON (JTA) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he anticipates more normalization agreements for Israel in the next year.

Blinken spoke Wednesday evening in Washington, D.C., at the Israeli Embassy’s virtual celebration of that nation’s Independence Day, or Yom Haatzmaut. He was joined virtually by Israel’s U.S. ambassador, Gilad Erdan.

“The United States welcomes and supports the recent normalization agreements,” Blinken said, referring to the Abraham Accords brokered last year by the Trump administration between Israel and four Arab states.

“We will continue to urge more countries to normalize relations with Israel — and will look for other opportunities to expand cooperation among countries in the

Funcionario iraní: acuerdo Israel-Marruecos es una “puñalada por la espalda” a los palestinos

Enlace Judío – Un asesor del presidente del parlamento iraní dijo este viernes que la decisión de Marruecos de normalizar relaciones diplomáticas con Israel fue una “traición y una puñalada por la espalda” de los palestinos.

“Marruecos anunciando que normalizará las relaciones con la falsa entidad que ocupa Jerusalén es una traición y una puñalada por la espalda a la resistencia palestina”, escribió en Twitter Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, asesor de asuntos internacionales y ex viceministro de Relaciones Exteriores.

Amir-Abdollahian agregó que “el sionista no tendrá futuro en la región”.

Hasta ahora, Egipto, los Emiratos Árabes Unidos, Baréin y Omán han elogiado el acuerdo, mientras que otros gobiernos, incluida la Autoridad Palestina, se han

Israel Export Institute Signs Agreement with Dubai’s World Trade Centre Authority

The Israel Export Institute, responsible for Israeli participation in international exhibitions, will now take on this role for the first time in the Gulf States.

By TPS 

Peace inscription in Hebrew, English and Arabic on the Tel Aviv Municipality building in Rabin Square on the day of signing the Abraham Accords, Sept. 15, 2020. (Eitan Elhadez-Barak/TPS)

The Israel Export Institute has signed an agreement with the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), one of the region’s leading and significant business networking destinations in the UAE.

The agreement includes cooperation and participation in international conferences and large-scale exhibitions, organizing and exchanging business delegations between the countries, and support in realizing the significant business opportunities that exist in both countries.

Otro país árabe podría hacer la paz con Israel en cuestión de días, afirma la embajadora de EE. UU. en la ONU

Enlace Judío México e Israel – Según declaró a la cadena árabe Al Arabiya la embajadora de EE. UU. en la ONU, Kelly Craft, otro país árabe podría hacer la paz con Israel en cuestión de días.

“Nuestro plan es reunir a más países [que hagan la paz con Israel], que se anunciarán muy pronto… podría ser hoy, o podría ocurrir el siguiente día o dentro de dos días”, manifestó la diplomática en una entrevista con la cadena. “Sé que otros me seguirán”, agregó.

Oman Welcomes Peace Agreement Between Israel and Bahrain

The sultanate lauds the “new strategic approach espoused by some Arab countries.”

By JNS

Oman's Sultan Qaboos receives PM Benjamin Netanyahu in Muscat, Oman, Oct. 26, 2018. (Israeli Prime Minister's Office via AP)

Oman welcomed Bahrain’s move to normalize relations with Israel, the Oman News Agency reported on Sunday.

On Friday, Bahrain became only the fourth Arab state to announce full diplomatic relations with Israel, after the United Arab Emirates did so on Aug. 13.

Las reacciones más patéticas al anuncio de la paz Israel-Emiratos

Noticias (Este es un artículo de opinión).

por Ana Jerozolimski

El Presidente de la AP Mahmud Abbas, airado

Comencemos por las buenas noticias sobre los ecos que ha tenido el anuncio acerca de la inminente firma de la paz entre Israel y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

El Presidente de Egipto Abdel-Fatta a-Sissi felicitó y lo mismo hicieron Omán y Bahrein. Jordania no se opuso pero publicó

Extractos del discurso del Primer Ministro Benjamín Netanyahu respecto al histórico acuerdo con Emiratos Árabes Unidos

Israel anuncia el establecimiento de una paz plena y formal entre Israel y los Emiratos Árabes Unidos.

Diario Judío México - (Comunicado del asesor de prensa del primer ministro de Israel)

El primer ministro Netanyahu manifestó: Este es el mayor avance hacia la paz entre Israel y el mundo árabe en los