Newsletter
Newsletter Support JNS

US State Department: Iran deal not imminent or certain

“Israel is committed to building a good partnership with anyone against the radical axis of Iran,” says Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll.

American and Iranian Flags
A graphic depicting the American and Iranian flags with a radioactive symbol. Credit: Belus/Shutterstock.

U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on Tuesday that the revival of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal—more formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, or JCPOA—is uncertain and not imminent.

Recent reports had said a new deal could soon be reached, but Price noted that the ball is now in Iran’s court in terms of working out the conditions with world powers, reported Reuters.

Discussions have been on hold since mid-March.

Israeli Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll said on the nation’s Kan Radio: “Israel is committed to building a good partnership with anyone against the radical axis of Iran.”

His comment came as leaders of Egypt, Israel and the United Arab Emirates met on Tuesday in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.

The Israeli Defense Ministry says Eurosatory blocked displays of defensive systems despite compliance with French restrictions, while offensive weapons remained on show.
The Israeli foreign minister congratulated Chris Fearne on his new role, discussed strengthening bilateral ties.
The funding of the Palestinian Authority continues despite its violations of commitments to stop supporting terrorism.
Defense Minister Katz warned that any Iranian attack linked to developments in Lebanon will be met with a forceful response.
“I would never, never leak information like that to the public to hurt Jewish people, because they’re nice people and what I said sounds really bad,” Luc fils Jasmin told JNS of the video, which the state agency posted publicly.
Britain, France, Germany and Italy tie easing of penalties to verifiable curbs on Tehran’s nuclear program.