Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Iranians gather at Tehran’s Revolution Square for the funeral of martyrs of Israeli aggression
Maduro: I call on the Jews to stop the war madness practiced by the Zionist regime led by Netanyahu
Maduro: Every day, 100 people are killed in Palestine, and the West is watching and is complicit
Iran's representative to the United Nations, in a letter to Guterres and the Security Council: The threat of America and the Zionist entity to assassinate the Supreme Leader is state terrorism.
Washington to the Security Council: The goal was to destroy Iran's uranium enrichment capacity and prevent the threat of Tehran obtaining and using a nuclear weapon
Lebanese Health Ministry: 1 woman martyred, 11 wounded in Israeli strike on residential apartment in Nabatieh, South Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: Four civilians injured in Israeli strike that targeted house in Nabatieh al-Fawqa, South Lebanon.
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli warplanes launch strikes on regions of al-Mahmoudiyah, al-Khardali
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in South Lebanon: Israeli aircraft execute series of strikes in Kfar Tibnit, South Lebanon.
Iranian ambassador in Beijing to Al Mayadeen: We hope that Europe and the US give up their illegal actions and authoritarian hegemony.

Israeli Media: Vienna Talks Worry "Israel", Push it Towards Empty Bravado

  • By Al Mayadeen
  • Source: Israeli Media
  • 5 Dec 2021 19:40
  • 2 Shares
4 Min Read

Israeli media reports on the state of general anxiety the Vienna talks have generated in the occupied territories.

  • x
  • Vienna talks between Iran and major world powers
    Vienna talks between Iran and major world powers

Since the new round of the Vienna talks kicked off in the Austrian capital last week, the Israeli occupation did not hold back on voicing its concern over the path the talks are taking.

The occupation has been concerned over Iran possessing nuclear capabilities, which would adversely affect "Israel's" strategic situation, according to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak.

After the talks -- which have seen the involved parties making some progress -- were postponed until next week, and the delegations went back to their countries for consultations, Israeli occupation prime minister Naftali Bennett called on the countries negotiating with Tehran to "take a strong line and make it clear to Iran that they cannot enrich uranium and negotiate at the same time."

"Iran must begin to pay a price for its violations," he said.

Bennet, Barnea statements were not careful: Eiland 

The former head of the Israeli National Security Council Giora Eiland asserted that the statements of Israeli PM Bennett and Israeli Mossad chief David Barnea were "not careful and not in place."

"Israel must keep a very low profile," Eiland said, which goes hand in hand with what former PM Ehud Barak's said on Yedioth Ahronoth, "Empty bravado is not the right way."

Related News

White House reportedly pauses new US sanctions on Iran amid talks: WSJ

Diplomatic sources deny US reports about details of Iran-US deal

"When the head of the Mossad says his agency knows how to halt to the Iranian nuclear program and travels to the United States the next day, then he is asking the Americans to say: 'if the Mossad knows how to stop the Iranian nuclear program, what do you want from us?'"

"Bravado, arrogance, and having a big mouth about capabilities and intentions often indicate confusion, lack of policy, lack of discipline, and lack of understanding agreements on publicly disclosing foreign policy and security," Eiland said.

"Israel" needs to be very worried: Limor 

Israeli military affairs analyst Yoav Limor said on "Israel Hayom" the United States could reach a bad agreement with Iran, underscoring that "Israel alone must determine its future strategy."

Limor also asserted that the occupation "needs to be very worried." "Although the administration is saying Tehran 'does not seem to be serious' about the nuclear talks in Vienna and that 'other options' were available if the talks fail, it sounds more like a toothless threat," the analyst wrote.

He also touched on the ongoing Israeli campaign to influence the deal but said the US administration is "very eager to sign a deal," so it could take Iran off its agenda and focus entirely on China and Russia.

In a nod to Iranian resilience, he noted that Tehran sees returning to the deal as an option rather than an obsession - unlike the US. "They have learned to live under economic sanctions and have impressively used their time to advance their nuclear program and other strategic objectives – namely manufacturing and methodically delivering precision missiles and drones to their various proxies across the region."

He called on the Israeli administration to at least demand transparency from the United States. "Not to mention clear answers. If a deal is finalized, what do they want it to include, and if not – what will happen? Are additional sanctions on the table, and are the Americans in any way willing to put the military option back on the table."

He saw that the United States' answer is no, meaning "Israel alone must determine its future strategy against the Iranian nuclear program."

"Anyone who wants to shoot, should shoot, not talk," he concluded.

  • US sanctions on Iran
  • United States
  • Israel
  • Vienna talks
  • Israeli occupation
  • Iran

Most Read

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian attends a protest following the US attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

Iran declares victory as ceasefire forces Israeli retreat

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Israeli workers survey the site where a missile launched from Iran struck in Haifa on Sunday, June 22, 2025. (AP)

True Promise 3, wave 20: 40 missiles launched, Kheibar-Shekan in first

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025
Iran launches strikes on Israeli targets, despite alleged ceasefire

Iran victorious as ceasefire with 'Israel' takes effect

  • Politics
  • 24 Jun 2025
Iranian worshippers carry their country's flags in a protest to condemn Israeli attacks on multiple cities across Iran, after the Friday prayers ceremony in Tehran, Iran, Friday, June 20, 2025. (AP)

Iran warns of NPT withdrawal, Strait of Hormuz closure after US attack

  • Politics
  • 22 Jun 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Israeli occupation soldiers search for settlers amid the rubble of buildings destroyed by an Iranian missile strike in Bat Yam, central occupied Palestine, on Sunday, June 15, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran missile strike flattens Bat Yam, displaces 2,000 settlers

Palestinian fighters from the Islamic Jihad militant group riding on a truck with weaponry on display take part in an anti-Israel parade marking the 36th anniversary of the movement's founding, in Gaza City, Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023 (AP)
Politics

Palestinian Resistance attacks Israeli forces in Khan Younis, Jabalia

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stands waiting to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin for the talks at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Monday, June 23, 2025 (AP)
Politics

Iran suspends IAEA cooperation, Araghchi blames Grossi for attacks

The commander of the Quds Force's Palestine Unit, Brigadier General Mohammad Said Izadi (Illustrated by Mahdi Rtail for Al Mayadeen English)
Politics

Who was Mohammad Said Izadi, head of the Quds Force's Palestine Unit?

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS