US envoy headed to Gulf to discuss ‘options’ on Iran’s nuclear program With the Vienna talks stalled, US officials are warning that they have other ways to rein in Iran's nuclear enrichment. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Oct 14, 2021 Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) accompanied by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (right) speaks at bilateral meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, on Oct. 13.
Blinken warns Iran 'time is running short' on nuclear deal return In a joint press conference with his counterparts from Israel and the United Arab Emirates, Blinken said the United States is prepared to pursue “other options” if Tehran doesn’t resume compliance under the nuclear deal. Al-Monitor Staff | Iran | Oct 13, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal The US Treasury Department has delisted Iran-based entities sanctioned by the Trump administration for alleged involvement in Iran’s ballistic missile program. Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
Syrian opposition chief: US sanctions a deterrent for Turkish proxy fighters During an interview with Al-Monitor, Syrian National Coalition President Salem al-Meslet discussed recent US sanctions on Ahrar al-Sharqiya, the human rights situation in northern Syria and the US military presence in the war-torn country. Elizabeth Hagedorn | Syria | Oct 7, 2021
Republican Congressman, pro-Israel group spar over Iron Dome funding Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky, a critic of foreign aid, was the only Republican to vote against funding for Israel's Iron Dome last week. Adam Lucente | U.S. | Sep 29, 2021
The Takeaway: Bennett has opening to sway Biden administration on Iran nuclear deal Also: Iran’s new foreign minister and Nasrallah; Syrian Islamist group cracks down in Idlib; TikTok finds audiences in Egypt, Gaza; Israel’s chocolate confiscation; and more … in about 1,500 words! Andrew Parasiliti, Elizabeth Hagedorn, Joe Snell | Israel | Aug 25, 2021
Sources: Taliban move helped US keep Afghans off Kabul airfield last week The original plan to secure Kabul airport took the presence of Afghan security forces for granted, a US official said. Jared Szuba | U.S. | Aug 25, 2021
US military mission limited to Kabul airport security, not retrieving Americans Turkey's future role in security at the air base likely will need to be renegotiated, according to sources. Jared Szuba | U.S. | Aug 19, 2021
Whither US policy toward Iran? The election of Iran's new president and the Taliban's stunning takeover in Afghanistan have somewhat shaken up the Iran nuclear deal talks, but the United States and Iran clearly know reinstating the deal is in both their favor. Mark Fitzpatrick | U.S. | Aug 17, 2021
Pentagon rushes more reinforcements to Kabul airport as panic disrupts evacuations US troops regained control of the runway Monday afternoon after masses of Afghans rushed onto the tarmac hoping to escape. Jared Szuba | U.S. | Aug 17, 2021
More US troops arrive at Kabul airport to bolster Turkish mission Pentagon says forces could potentially remain in Kabul beyond original withdrawal deadline. Jared Szuba | Washington Pulse | Aug 13, 2021
Intel: US sanctions oil broker reportedly linked to Iran’s Quds Force Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Aug 13, 2021
Turkey ‘still in lead’ as US surges troops back to Kabul airport for evacuation The Pentagon is readying as many as 8,000 troops to facilitate the withdrawal of American and Afghan personnel. Jared Szuba | U.S. | Aug 12, 2021
Biden administration calls on Syria to return missing journalist Austin Tice White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the United States is committed to "following all avenues and talking to anyone" who can help return Tice, a journalist and Marine veteran who disappeared in Syria nine years ago. Al-Monitor Staff | Syria | Aug 11, 2021
Intel: US ambassador meets Libya's Hifter in Cairo The US envoy is for pushing for cooperation with Libya's planned elections in December, State Department says. Jared Szuba | Libya | Aug 11, 2021
Intel: US lifts Iran-related sanctions, says no connection to nuclear deal Elizabeth Hagedorn | Iran | Oct 8, 2021
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken (left) accompanied by Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid (right) speaks at bilateral meeting at the State Department in Washington, DC, on Oct. 13.
