Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid said that reopening a U.S. consulate in Jerusalem for Palestinian affairs is a “bad idea” (Times of Israel) that could destabilize Israel’s government. A U.S. spokesperson said Washington plans to go through (Reuters) with the decision.
Iran: In his first comments about nuclear negotiations with the United States since taking office, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said Tehran wants to negotiate with the West (Axios) but suggested it is not in a hurry. He said the new government needs up to three months to plan.
This Backgrounder unpacks the Iran nuclear deal.
