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Netanyahu presented Iran attack plan to former US presidents, former secretary of state claims

According to Kerry, Netanyahu had presented presidents George W. Bush, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden with plans to attack Iran, all of whom refused, before Trump agreed.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump are seen shaking hands at a press conference in 2025.
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei looks on, in a televised message following the Israeli strikes in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025.

Ali Khamenei’s rule is over, but Iran's path to freedom still continues - opinion

US Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks at a forum held by the Democratic Women's Caucus titled "Trump's Report Card: Failing Working Women” on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, February 4, 2026.

Fact-checking Ilhan Omar’s Ramadan accusation against the US - opinion

A portrait and plaque dedicated to US President Donald Trump at the "Presidential Walk of Fame" at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, December 17, 2025.

Trump adds plaques criticizing Biden, Obama on White House ‘Walk of Fame’


Bush to Jewish leaders: I don't trust Iran to change intentions toward Israel

Former US president says at Conference of President's gala that Iran unlikely to change ways until form of gov't changes.

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Netanyahu rejects Israeli return to the 1967 lines

Obama and Netanyahu meet, discuss range of issues in Middle East; both leaders acknowledge differences in their positions concerning Palestinian issue; Obama says Hamas not a partner for negotiations.

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Top US general: US has Plan B for slower Iraq exit

Gen. Ray Odierno says there are no signs that will be necessary, but he says he has a Plan B and told his superiors about it.

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The Region: Quick, look busy!

The Obama administration has signaled that it will go through the motions of Mideast involvement while awaiting some future opportunity for renewed talks.

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Bush to Iran: Accept offer or face sanctions

Putin, Bush "agree on importance of remaining united in efforts to press Iran to suspend all enrichment activities."

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Bush, EU weigh next step in tough dealings with Iran

Meeting creats a fresh opportunity to pressure Iran into discarding its nuclear aspirations.

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Iran, EU envoys to discuss incentives package Wednesday

Foreign Ministry spokesman says Iran won't respond to package before next month.

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TAU professor: US should talk to Iran

Director of Center for Iranian Studies says MK talking does more harm than good.

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Bush discusses Iran with Russia, Germany, France

Iranian FM: Iran ready for "negotiations on Iran's nuclear issue without any preconditions."

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The Region: More talk, less action

following Obama's acknowledgment that he had overestimated his ability to get the Israeli-Palestinian peace process rolling, the administration seems poised to remain active but do relatively little.

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