U.S.

US lawmakers unveil American hostage task force

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, a bipartisan working group aimed at helping the families of detained US citizens.

Al-Monitor Staff | U.S. | Jun 18, 2021

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) speaks about his experiences during a trip to Israel and Auschwitz-Birkenau as part of a bipartisan delegation from the House of Representatives, Washington, Jan. 28, 2020.

House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization

Jared Szuba | Congress | Jun 17, 2021

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) speaks during a news conference to discuss proposed legislation titled Rent and Mortgage Cancellation Act outside the US Capitol, Washington, March 11, 2021.

Biden urged to secure release of Americans left behind in Iran

Amid intensifying speculation over a prisoner exchange between the United States and Iran, the family of Siamak and Baquer Namazi is appealing to President Joe Biden to secure their release.

Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Jun 16, 2021

Siamak Nazami (L) and Baquer Namazi (R) are seen in images provided by their family.

Biden discusses imperiled Syrian aid at high-stakes Putin summit

The two leaders met ahead of a looming UN Security Council deadline to renew a massive cross-border aid operation that Russia is intent on shutting down.

Elizabeth Hagedorn | Syria | Jun 16, 2021

US President Joe Biden (R) talks to Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the US-Russia summit at the Villa La Grange, in Geneva on June 16, 2021.

House Republicans cite 2015 law mandating congressional review of any Iran nuclear deal

Republicans say the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act requires the president submit any deal on Iran's nuclear program to Congress for review. This could complicate the Biden administration's efforts to revive the Iran nuclear deal.

Adam Lucente | U.S. | Jun 15, 2021

Republican senators ask Biden's UN rep to highlight Houthi rights abuses

Some Houthi officials in Yemen have already been sanctioned by the United States and the United Nations this year.

Al-Monitor Staff | U.S. | Jun 15, 2021

Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance

The two leaders' first meeting as heads of state led to detailed discussions, but there were no breakthroughs.

Amberin Zaman | Turkey | Jun 14, 2021

US President Joe Biden (R) speaks with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan prior to a plenary session of a NATO summit at the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) headquarters in Brussels, on June 14, 2021.

Intel: House to vote to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) has bipartisan support and a nod of approval from the White House.

Al-Monitor Staff | U.S. | Jun 11, 2021

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) participates in a news conference outside the US Capitol, Washington, May 20, 2021.

Intel: US engages Turkey over Kabul airport security

Ankara could leave some troops in Afghanistan if Washington provides support.

Al-Monitor Staff | U.S. | Jun 10, 2021

Rep. Omar clarifies comments on 'atrocities' by the US, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban

The Democratic representative said that domestic courts are insufficient to prosecute crimes against humanity, but her reference prompted criticism from some of her Democratic House colleagues.

Adam Lucente | U.S. | Jun 10, 2021

Middle East countries set to benefit from Biden’s global vaccine initiative

A US State Department spokesperson told Al-Monitor that hard-hit Iran will not be receiving doses at this time.

Adam Lucente | U.S. | Jun 10, 2021

A Palestinian member of a Health Ministry mobile unit vaccinates elderly Palestinians against the coronavirus, in the village of Dura near Hebron, West Bank, June 9, 2021.

Blinken says Iranian compliance on nuclear deal 'a first step, not a last step'

The US secretary of state told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that there are 'areas where we can get even stronger commitments from Iran.”

Adam Lucente | U.S. | Jun 9, 2021

Blinken: Iran's nuclear 'breakout time' a matter of weeks if violations continue

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told lawmakers it was unclear if Iran is "willing and prepared" to resume compliance with the nuclear agreement.

Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Jun 7, 2021

Police guard the Grand Hotel on the day the JCPOA Iran nuclear talks are to resume on May 25, 2021, in Vienna, Austria.

Pentagon issues warning over Iran warship reportedly headed to Venezuela

The United States is threatening to "deter" Iran's apparent effort to deliver weapons to Venezuela.

Jared Szuba | Iran | Jun 3, 2021

Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Javad Zarif (L) meets with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Jorge Arreaza (R) at the Casa Amarilla palace in Caracas, on Nov. 5, 2020.

Intel: Israel’s defense chief heads to Washington after Gaza war

Gantz’s visit will be his first during the Biden administration.

Jared Szuba | U.S. | Jun 1, 2021

U.S.

US lawmakers unveil American hostage task force

Rep. Ted Deutch (D-Fla.) and Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) announced the Congressional Task Force on American Hostages and Americans Wrongfully Detained Abroad, a bipartisan working group aimed at helping the families of detained US citizens.

House votes to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization

Biden urged to secure release of Americans left behind in Iran

Biden discusses imperiled Syrian aid at high-stakes Putin summit

House Republicans cite 2015 law mandating congressional review of any Iran nuclear deal

Republican senators ask Biden's UN rep to highlight Houthi rights abuses

Erdogan’s meeting with Biden more spin than substance

Intel: House to vote to repeal 2002 Iraq war authorization

Intel: US engages Turkey over Kabul airport security

Rep. Omar clarifies comments on 'atrocities' by the US, Israel, Hamas and the Taliban

Middle East countries set to benefit from Biden’s global vaccine initiative

Blinken says Iranian compliance on nuclear deal 'a first step, not a last step'

Blinken: Iran's nuclear 'breakout time' a matter of weeks if violations continue

Pentagon issues warning over Iran warship reportedly headed to Venezuela

Intel: Israel’s defense chief heads to Washington after Gaza war

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