Biden to host Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi at White House
3 years, 5 months ago

Biden to host Iraqi PM al-Kadhimi at White House

Al Jazeera  

July 26 meeting in Washington to take place amid discussions over US troop withdrawal, growing concerns about frequent attacks against the US targets in Iraq. United States President Joe Biden will welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi to the White House on July 26, his office has announced. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Biden “also looks forward to strengthening bilateral cooperation with Iraq on political, economic and security issues to include joint efforts to ensure the enduring defeat” of ISIL. Baghdad’s relationship with Washington has been complicated since the US assassinated the last year Iranian top General Qassem Soleimani and senior Iraqi militia commander Abu Mahdi al-Muhandis at Baghdad International Airport.

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Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against any threats," and maintain the …

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Biden lays out US policy as Syrian capital falls to rebels

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-12-09 10:33 WASHINGTON -- US President Joe Biden in remarks Sunday from the White House laid out a three-pronged policy forward as the opposition forces in Syria seized control of the capital, warning against any extremists' threats. Second, the president said, the United States will help ensure stability "in eastern Syria, protecting any personnel, our personnel, against …

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden weighs more US defenses for Israel as the region prepares for Iranian retaliation

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden is weighing more US defenses in the Middle East as the US prepares for an Iranian retaliation against Israel that officials say could include an attack on American forces. In a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, Biden said the US would “support Israel’s defense against threats,” which would include “new defensive …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told al-Sudani, as the Iraqi leader noted the discussion comes at a “sensitive time.” …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

LA Times  

President Biden, right, meets with Iraq’s Prime Minister Shia al-Sudani in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday in Washington. Speaking at the start of the meeting in the Oval Office, Biden reinforced that the U.S. remains “committed to Israel’s security.” “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told Al-Sudani, as …

Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden cuts trip short as Iran launches drones and missiles towards Israel

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery President Joe Biden meets with member of the National Security …

Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden rushes back to White House to meet national security team as Iran launches drone attack against Israel

Hindustan Times  

Iran on Saturday evening launched its most anticipated attack on Israel using suicide drones and missiles. US President Joe Biden rushed back to Washington, D.C. from Delaware to "consult with his national security team about events in the Middle East," the White House claimed, hours before Iran launched drones and missile against Iran. Hours before Iran launched drones and missile …

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State
9 months ago

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani next month, a visit that comes as the countries hold formal talks about winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition that was formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. The leaders will “consult on a range of issues,” including the fight against …

Biden says he's decided on response to drone attack that killed American troops in Jordan
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he's decided on response to drone attack that killed American troops in Jordan

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday said he had decided on how to respond to a drone attack that claimed the lives of three American soldiers in Jordan, amid increasing pressure on punishing Iran-backed groups in the Middle East without further escalating the precarious situation caused by the Israel-Hamas war. Iran-backed militia suspends operations According to the Pentagon, the …

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences
10 months, 3 weeks ago

How to strike back after deadly drone attack? US has many options, but must weigh consequences

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has made it clear the U.S. will strike back after a deadly drone attack killed three service members and wounded more than 40 at a small base in Jordan over the weekend. On Tuesday, one of the major Iran-backed militia groups, Kataib Hezbollah, announced in a statement “the suspension of military and security operations against …

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Jordan drone strike: Is the US being pulled into another Middle East war?

Al Jazeera  

Sunday’s attack that killed three US servicemen was merely the latest chapter in a war Trump started more than five years ago. On Sunday, January 28, The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, an umbrella group that includes the militias Kataib Hezbollah and Harakat al-Nujaba among others, claimed responsibility for a drone attack that killed three US military personnel and injured 34 …

White House drawing up plans for revenge strike on Iranian militia
10 months, 3 weeks ago

White House drawing up plans for revenge strike on Iranian militia

The Telegraph  

The White House was drawing up plans for a revenge strike against Iranian-backed groups in the Middle East on Monday night, following a drone attack that killed three American troops. Joe Biden held two private meetings with his national security team to discuss the “unacceptable” attack, which officials said would be met with military force. John Kirby, the White House’s …

Biden vows 'revenge' as political pressure mounts after Iran-backed militias kill 3 American soldiers
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vows 'revenge' as political pressure mounts after Iran-backed militias kill 3 American soldiers

India TV News  

Washington: The killing of three US troops and wounding of dozens more on Sunday by Iran-backed militants is piling political pressure on President Joe Biden to deal a blow directly against Iran, a move he's been reluctant to do out of fear of igniting a broader war. Biden's response options could range anywhere from targeting Iranian forces outside to even …

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. What might that response look like?
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. What might that response look like?

NPR  

Biden vows to respond to deadly drone attack. STEVE INSKEEP, HOST: President Biden blames groups linked to Iran for the weekend attack on U.S. troops. It happened at a U.S. base in a far corner of Jordan, one of several bases the United States quietly has throughout the Middle East. Iran supports militant groups throughout that same region and has …

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops wounded in drone attack in Iraq

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden ordered the United States military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokesperson Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier Monday. According to U.S. Central …

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq
54 years, 11 months ago

Biden orders strikes on an Iranian-aligned group after 3 US troops injured in drone attack in Iraq

Associated Press  

President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three U.S. servicemembers were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the U.S. troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier Monday. The Iranian-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah and affiliated groups, under …

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Biden, who is enjoying holidays, holds emergency meeting at beach, orders retaliatory airstrikes on Syria

India TV News  

US President Joe Biden ordered the US military to carry out retaliatory airstrikes against Iranian-backed militia groups after three US service members were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq. National Security Council spokeswoman Adrienne Watson said one of the US troops suffered critical injuries in the attack that occurred earlier on Monday. “The United States will act at …

Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria
1 year, 9 months ago

Biden vows US will ‘forcefully protect our people’ as Iranian-backed groups launch more attacks on US troops in Syria

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden emphasized Friday afternoon that the US will “forcefully protect our people,” a day after approving retaliatory airstrikes in response to a drone attack by an Iranian-backed group in Syria that left one American dead and more injured. “We’re going to continue to keep up our efforts to counter terrorist threats in the region.” The president’s …

New Biden counterterror strategy puts limits on drone use
2 years, 2 months ago

New Biden counterterror strategy puts limits on drone use

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday formally issued new guidance curtailing the use of armed drones outside of war zones as part of a new counterterrorism strategy that places a greater priority on protecting civilian lives. The new policies require presidential approval before a suspected terrorist is added to the U.S. government’s target list for potential lethal action, including …

Biden formally invites UAE's leader to the US as he kicks off day two in Saudi Arabia
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden formally invites UAE's leader to the US as he kicks off day two in Saudi Arabia

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden formally invited the leader of the United Arab Emirates to the United States by the end of the year as he kicked off day two in Saudi Arabia with a trio of meetings with Arab leaders. President Joe Biden formally invited United Arab Emirates President Sheik Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the United States when they …

Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king
2 years, 10 months ago

Biden pledges US support against Houthi attacks to Saudi king

Al Jazeera  

US president speaks by phone to Saudi King Salman amid intensifying Yemeni rebel attacks on the Gulf kingdom. Joe Biden has reaffirmed the United States’ “commitment to support” Saudi Arabia against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the White House said, as the US president spoke by phone with Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. On Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s official …

President Biden mulling re-designating Houthis as ‘terrorist’ group
2 years, 11 months ago

President Biden mulling re-designating Houthis as ‘terrorist’ group

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden is considering putting the Houthis back on the US list of foreign ‘terrorist’ groups, one year after revoking the designation. US President Joe Biden is considering re-designating Yemen’s Houthi rebels as an “international terrorist organisation” following a drone and missile attack on the United Arab Emirates that were claimed by the group. UAE welcomes Biden’s comments …

Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi decries ‘cowardly’ attack on his home
3 years, 1 month ago

Iraq PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi decries ‘cowardly’ attack on his home

Al Jazeera  

Iraqi prime minister calls for ‘calm and restraint’ after escaping unhurt from a drone attack on his Baghdad residence. ‘Stupid and shortsighted’ Randa Slim, director of the conflict resolution and track two dialogues program at the Middle East Institute, said Sunday’s attack was not “just an attack on al-Kadhimi, it is also an attack against the political class”. “But in …

Analysis: Biden in turmoil as blast in Kabul raises leadership questions
3 years, 3 months ago

Analysis: Biden in turmoil as blast in Kabul raises leadership questions

CNN  

CNN — America’s longest war is ending as it began, with the nation mourning the dead of a terrorist attack and an outraged President vowing to hunt down the culprits in Afghanistan. It also shone a harsh light on President Joe Biden’s decision-making and the chaotic nature of the US withdrawal that left American troops and civilians so vulnerable, in …

Coalition says Iraq base housing US troops hit in drone attack
3 years, 5 months ago

Coalition says Iraq base housing US troops hit in drone attack

Al Jazeera  

No casualties reported in the attack that took place days before the meeting between Iraqi PM Mustafa al-Kadhimi and US President Joe Biden in Washington. It took place days before Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is expected to meet US President Joe Biden at the White House on Monday to discuss a possible full US troop withdrawal from Iraq. “There …

Inside Biden’s defense of Afghanistan withdrawal amid warnings of country’s collapse
3 years, 5 months ago

Inside Biden’s defense of Afghanistan withdrawal amid warnings of country’s collapse

CNN  

Washington CNN — Sitting alongside Afghanistan’s President in the Oval Office last week, President Joe Biden didn’t try to sugarcoat the situation: Things were not looking great for his guest’s country. “I’m not going to answer any more questions about Afghanistan,” Biden said after detailing his drawdown plans, his hopes for the embattled civilian Afghan government and his view of …

Strikes in Syria: Prez Joe Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says White House
3 years, 9 months ago

Strikes in Syria: Prez Joe Biden protected US personnel, facilities, says White House

Live Mint  

As the United States launched airstrikes in Syria, 36 days after Joe Biden became the US President, the White House said that through the airstrikes in Syria, Prez Biden protected US personnel and facilities, and deterred the risk of additional attacks "over the coming weeks". While speaking to the reporters, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said, "The president is …

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