Israel’s early vote may shelve any attack on Iran

Israel’smove toward early elections is the latest sign that its threatened attack againstIran’snuclear facilities is unlikely to take place in the coming months.

Though no final decision has been made about moving up national elections slated for next year, the Knesset, or parliament, is talking about dissolving this month (more…)

Israel’s military chief says Iran leaders ‘rational’

Israel’s military chief said in an interview published Wednesday that Iran will ultimately decide against building a nuclear weapon — putting him at odds with Israel’s more pessimistic prime minister. (more…)

Iran talks atmosphere “completely different”: diplomat

Istanbul- The atmosphere at the opening session of Saturday’s nuclear talks between six world powers and Iran was “completely different” from that of previous meetings, a diplomat said, describing it as “a good morning”. (more…)

Iran floats compromise ahead of nuclear talks

Iran’s nuclear chief signaled Tehran’s envoys may bring a compromise offer to the talks this week with world powers: promising to eventually stop producing its most highly enriched uranium, while not totally abandoning its ability to make nuclear fuel. (more…)

Istanbul to host nuclear talks, says Iranian state TV

An Iranian state television station reported Sunday that international negotiations about the country’s disputed nuclear program will take place in Istanbul, indicating that disagreements over the venue that had threatened to derail the talks may be resolved. (more…)

Obama’s signal to Iran

By David Ignatius
President Obama has signaled Iran that the U.S. would accept an Iranian civilian nuclear program if Ayatollah Khamenei can back up his recent public claim that his nation “will never pursue nuclear weapons.”

Turkish PM: Iran insincere about nuclear talks venue

Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan said on Thursday that Iran’s proposal to hold talks next week with six world powers on its disputed nuclear programme in Damascus or Baghdad instead of Istanbul was insincere.

“The offer going round at the moment, Damascus or Baghdad, is a waste of time, it means it won’t happen, because they know the other side won’t come to Damascus or Baghdad,” (more…)

World Powers Agree to Resume Nuclear Talks With Iran

Efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the disputed Iranian nuclear program appeared to receive some momentum on Tuesday when the group of six global powers that suspended talks with Iran in frustration more than a year ago formally agreed to accept Iran’s offer to resume discussions. (more…)

Obama focuses on diplomacy, Netanyahu on sovereignty

The United States and Israel agree that diplomacy is the best way to resolve the crisis over potential Iranian nuclear weapons, President Barack Obama said Monday, an optimistic view that Israel’s leader declined to publicly endorse.

“Both the prime minister and I prefer to solve this diplomatically,” (more…)

Iran tops agenda as Obama, Netanyahu meet

President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are publicly emphasizing their united front in the fight against the Iranian nuclear program, but as they head into high-stakes meetings Monday, it isn’t at all clear they share the same timetable for how to proceed. (more…)