Iran
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh: “America is responsible for the halt of talks ... a deal is very much within reach.”
Gabriel Noronha, who served as special advisor for Iran in the U.S. State Department and as a Republican staffer on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he was compelled to come forward with details of the negotiations by his former colleagues within the U.S. government.
“Americans are watching with horror every day as Russia continues its ugly war against Ukraine, and have heard strong language from the Biden administration condemning Putin’s government,” said Mark Meckler, president of Convention of States.
The announcement came as Israeli, Arab and American officials met in Israel for the Negev Summit, which he says “illustrates the huge opportunities before us.”
“We will continue working with others in the region to hold Iran accountable for its actions, including violations of the sovereignty of its neighbors,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
The Biden administration’s Iran policy is the clearest example of U.S. “political absurdity,” writes a Saudi journalist.
While hailing the Abraham Accords, in his joint press statement at the conclusion of the summit U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said: “We have to be clear that these regional peace agreements are not a substitute for progress between Palestinians and Israelis.”
“There is much work to do to bring the region together—to pull the countries that are present today closer together,” said Eitan Na’eh, Israel’s ambassador to Bahrain.
Maj. Gen. (res.) Eitan Dangot, Israel’s former Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories, tells JNS that the summit is a “direct continuation” of dynamics sparked by the rise of Iranian threats to regional security.
During their meeting in Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett discussed Iran, the war in Ukraine and the Palestinian issue.
Six foreign ministers to discuss the common Iranian threat to the region and energy issues against the backdrop of the Negev desert • Bennett: “This is a festive day.”
United States and Israel “see eye to eye” on Iran, says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken • Lapid: America and Israel “have disagreements” on Iran, but “open and honest dialogue is part of the strength of our friendship.”
