Israel Sends Diplomats to Sidelines of Iran Nuclear Deal Talks in Vienna Israel has been outspoken in its opposition to the talks
Report: Israel Lobbying Biden to Redesignate Yemen’s Houthis as Terrorists at UAE’s Behest Aid groups warn the designation would push more Yemenis into starvation
Russia Announces Withdrawal of Troops Near Ukraine as Drills Conclude The Russian Defense Ministry said the troops are returning to their permanent bases as drills conclude
Ukrainian President Clarifies ‘Ironic’ Comments About Possible Russian Invasion Zelensky declared Feb 16 a 'day of unity,' mocking Western media reports claiming Russia could invade Ukraine that day
Israeli Jets Escort US Bomber to Persian Gulf in Message to Iran The provocation comes as the US and Iran are nearing a deal in Vienna
Ukraine Reaffirms That It Wants to Join NATO After Envoy Comments Zelensky made it clear a NATO membership won't happen anytime soon
Russia’s Lavrov Tells Putin to ‘Intensify’ Security Talks With the West Lavrov says the US put forward concrete proposals on reducing military risks
In Jerusalem, Lindsey Graham Says Iran More of a Danger Than Russia and China The senator compared Iran to Nazi Germany
Iran Says Nuclear Deal Can Be Reached Soon If US Is Serious Iranian officials say the deal hinges on if the US is willing to give the necessary sanctions relief
US Repeats Claim That Russia May Conduct ‘False Flag’ to Justify Ukraine Invasion The accusation suggests the US will blame any escalation in the region on Russia regardless of who is responsible