Al-Monitor Daily Briefing: Europe says Bibi’s ‘atomic archive’ pitch proves need for Iran deal

[logo]( [fb_icon]( [twitter_icon]( EDITOR'S PICKS Wednesday, May 2 | Daily Briefing [By: Laura Rozen on Tuesday, May. 1, 2018]( Washington 1 [Europe says Bibi’s ‘atomic archive’ pitch proves need for Iran deal]( European powers and Russia said Israel’s claimed seizure of documents from Iran’s shuttered nuclear weapons research program proves the need for 2015 Iran nuclear deal. Turkey 2 [Pompeo's meeting with Turkish FM fails to calm tensions]( Mike Pompeo's first meeting as secretary of state with his Turkish counterpart failed to bring a breakthrough in Ankara-Washington ties, as the Syrian city of Manbij remains a potential flashpoint in relations between Turkey and the United States. Washington 3 [Trump administration sides with Morocco in Western Sahara dispute]( The Donald Trump administration pushed a UN resolution that is tough on the Algeria-backed Polisario Front. Israel 4 [For Netanyahu, Israel’s only problem is Iran]( Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pretends the Iranian threat is the only problem that Israel faces. Iraq 5 [Iraq's Yazidis resume pilgrimages to sacred temple]( Thousands of Yazidis have returned to observe the Yazidi New Year in Lalish, where they gather olives and firewood to perform religious duties in the temple. Iran 6 [Iran pushes for transparency to deal with currency instability]( While Iran’s push for transparency is positive, its new integrated system for hard currency transactions seems ill-prepared to manage the complexities of the Iranian currency market. Palestine 7 [Palestinian female referee now wants to officiate on global field]( Yasmin Nayroukh, known for the fairness of her officiating in Palestine soccer games, has been working on her English and knowledge of international sports rules to become an internationally certified referee. 8 [Iran: Netanyahu claims 'childish' attempt to influence Trump]( Iranian officials reacted to Israeli allegations about Tehran’s nuclear program, warning Israel against “conspiracies” against Iran and “dangerous behavior.” Turkey 9 [Turks mark May Day far from traditional rallying site]( The Turkish authorities have arrested dozens of protesters for violating a ban on May 1 demonstrations at Istanbul’s Taksim Square. STAY CONNECTED [fb_icon_footer]( [twitter_icon_footer]( [instagram_icon_footer]( [rss_icon_footer]( CONTACT US [Support & Contact]( [Advertise](mailto:advertise@al-monitor.com) NEWSLETTERS [Subscribe]( TERMS OF USE [Visitor Agreement]( [Privacy Policy]( © 2018 Al-Monitor. All Rights Reserved. If you no longer wish to receive these emails you may [unsubscribe or manage your preferences]( at any time. Al-Monitor · 1850 K St NW · Suite 1225 · Washington, DC 20006 · USA