Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet with President Donald Trump on Iran.

According to Prof. Amatzia Baram of the University of Haifa, political optics weigh heavily in Washington, making a strong, enforceable nuclear deal the top priority.

Tensions between the United States and Iran are escalating again as reports suggest Washington is preparing a second aircraft carrier deployment amid stalled diplomacy and growing military pressure in the Middle East.

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Many people in Tehran and Tel Aviv are worried that Trump will make good on his threats to attack Iran again, but for some, it's fear laced with hope.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday.

Tehran’s security chief says Israel is attempting to derail talks with Washington and provoke war in the region.

When asked whether Israelis should feel reassured about interception capabilities, Steinitz reaffirmed that "Israel has the best air defense system in the world, and it is only improving."