The top U.S. military official held closed talks Friday with Israeli leaders over how to respond to Iran’s controversial nuclear program, which both countries fear is being used to develop nuclear weapons. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Martin Dempsey, met in Israel with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon […]
US Military Chief in Israel for Talks on Iran Nuclear Program
Posted January 20th, 2012 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
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US Military Chief in Israel for Talks
Posted January 20th, 2012 at 6:20 am (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military official is in Israel Friday for a short visit to discuss a disagreement over how to handle Iran’s nuclear program, which both countries fear is being used to develop nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Martin Dempsey, was to meet Friday with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu […]
U.S. Military Head Visits Israel
Posted January 20th, 2012 at 6:10 am (UTC-5)
The United States’ top military official is in Israel for a short visit Friday to discuss a disagreement with Israel over what to do about Iran’s nuclear program. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Army General Martin Dempsey, was scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Shimon Peres, as well […]
US Military Chief in Israel to Discuss Iran’s Nuclear Program
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 7:55 pm (UTC-5)
The top U.S. military officer has arrived in Israel ahead of talks with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, President Shimon Peres and other high-level officials expected to focus on Iran’s nuclear program and related security issues. Israeli sources preparing for Friday’s meetings say they expect U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey to urge restraint […]
Turkey Wants Iran, World Powers to Resume Nuclear Talks
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 1:10 pm (UTC-5)
Turkey has called for the resumption of talks between Iran and six major world powers over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program. Ankara says this could help defuse regional tensions that have intensified this month. The talks with Iran — which involve the five permanent U.N. Security Council members and Germany — have been stalled for a […]
China Says US Sanctions on Iran ‘Ineffective’
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 7:25 am (UTC-5)
China expressed concern Thursday over rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, saying the situation could pose problems for resolving Iran’s nuclear issues. Speaking at a regular news briefing in Beijing, foreign ministry spokesperson Liu Weimin said disagreements over Tehran’s controversial nuclear program should be solved through dialogue and negotiations. “Using sanctions, imposing pressure and threatening […]
Iran Says US Should Be Willing to Talk Without Conditions
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 6:55 am (UTC-5)
Iran says the United States should make it clear that it is ready to hold talks without conditions, and urged other countries in the Middle East to not put themselves in a “dangerous position.” Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salehi made the comments Thursday during a visit to Turkey. They come a day after the […]
Chinese Premier: Beijing Against Iran Closing Strait of Hormuz
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 5:30 am (UTC-5)
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao says Beijing is opposed to any “extreme action” by Iran to shut off the Strait of Hormuz. Wen said it would be against the interest of the global community if Iran followed through on its threat to block the waterway, which is a key shipping lane for global oil supplies. He […]
US Open to Resuming Nuclear Talks with “Serious” Iran
Posted January 19th, 2012 at 4:35 am (UTC-5)
The United States says it is open to resuming negotiations with Iran about its controversial nuclear program if Tehran is “serious” about discussing it openly. State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said Wednesday it is up to Iran to rejoin talks with the five permanent members of the U.N. Security Council and Germany, a group known […]
Israel Says Decision on Iran Attack ‘Far Off’
Posted January 18th, 2012 at 5:50 pm (UTC-5)
Israeli Defense Minister Ehud Barak says any decision about a preemptive Israeli attack on Iran’s nuclear program is “very far off.” Barak spoke Wednesday, a day before U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Martin Dempsey is to visit Israel to discuss security issues, including U.S. and Israeli concerns that Iran is trying to develop nuclear […]
