US, Israel Sign Joint Pledge , To Deny Iran Nuclear Arms.<br />Reuters reports that President Joe Biden and <br />Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed the joint pledge on July 14.<br />The United States stresses that integral to this pledge is the commitment never to allow Iran to acquire a nuclear weapon, and that it is prepared to use all elements of its national power to ensure that outcome, Via joint statement, as reported by Reuters.<br />The only way to stop a nuclear Iran is if Iran knows the free world will use force, Prime Minister Yair Lapid, via Reuters.<br />Biden added that preventing Iran from acquiring nukes is <br />"a vital security interest for Israel and the United States and, <br />I would add, for the rest of the world as well.".<br />Reuters reports Iran has increased some nuclear activities, pressuring world powers' attempts to renew a deal as part of Vienna talks.<br />Biden said, "we are not going to wait forever," when it comes to a response from <br />Iran regarding a return to talks.<br />Reuters reports that a U.S. official was asked if the joint declaration was intended to buy some time with Israel as negotiations are pursued with Iran.<br />If Iran wants to sign the deal that has been negotiated in Vienna, we have made very clear we're prepared to do that. , U.S. official, via Reuters.<br />And, at the same time, if they're not, we will continue to increase our sanctions pressure, we will continue to increase Iran's diplomatic isolation, U.S. official, via Reuters
