Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East
2 years, 5 months ago

Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will try to reaffirm and recalibrate U.S. relationships in the Middle East during his first trip to the region since taking office, but it won’t be easy in a corner of the world that’s asking fresh questions about the future of American influence. Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, said the U.S. needs to remain “intensively engaged” in the Middle East because the region is “deeply interwoven with the rest of the world.” “If we act now to create a peaceful and stable region, it will pay dividends for the American national interests and for the American people for years to come,” Sullivan said. Brian Katulis, vice president of policy at the Middle East Institute, said Biden’s shifting approach shows he’s no longer seeking the dramatic break from Trump that he originally envisioned. “I think reality just set in,” Katulis said, describing the administration’s views on the region as evolving from “adolescence to a much more mature phase.” Critics say that some of Biden’s rhetoric around the Saudi leg of the trip, particularly playing down his expected meeting with the crown prince, could complicate efforts to reset relations. The Israeli-Saudi relationship remains “very delicate” but there is hope that Biden’s visit to the Middle East will mark the “start of the process of normalization,” according to the senior Israeli official.

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Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden and Harris Face a Grim Middle East Liability Despite Avoided War

CNN  

Ten days before the American presidential election, an uncontrollable war in the Middle East appears to have been avoided for now, much to the relief of President Joe Biden’s aides at the White House and Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign team in Delaware. However, the conflict remains as firmly gnarled as ever, with Iran now mulling its own response to …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

Conflicts In Mideast And Ukraine To Loom Over Biden's Farewell Address At United Nations
3 months ago

Conflicts In Mideast And Ukraine To Loom Over Biden's Farewell Address At United Nations

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING NEW YORK — President Joe Biden is set to deliver his final address to the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday as Israel and Hezbollah militants in Lebanon are edging toward all-out war and Israel’s bloodyoperation against Hamas in Gaza nears the one-year mark. Biden is expected to use his wide-ranging address to speak to the need to …

Biden vs Harris on the Middle East: Same dance, different steps
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden vs Harris on the Middle East: Same dance, different steps

Al Jazeera  

The 2024 US election year has been one of the most tumultuous on record. Enter VP Tim Walz Harris’s announcement of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her pick for vice president, a role primarily regarded as titular, only strengthens the perception that she plans to pursue a Middle East policy based on mainstream Democratic positions if elected president. Walz will …

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

Biden vs. Trump: Where they stand on Israel, Palestinians, Middle East

LA Times  

The Israel-Hamas war has thrust Israel and Palestinians back on the front burner of United States policy, and abruptly injected some long-standing divisive issues into the 2024 presidential race. With mounting international condemnation over an Israeli military response that has left more than 37,000 Palestinians dead, critics say that the Biden administration hasn’t done enough to restrain Israel. “You gotta …

No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East
6 months, 1 week ago

No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East

Hindustan Times  

Sydney No matter who wins, both Biden and Trump can likely agree on one thing: doing less in the Middle East Sydney, Prior to the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, US national security adviser Jake Sullivan posited that the Middle East had been “quieter than it has been for decades”. This unrest has led many to wonder if the …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal Biden announced at the White House that Israel offered a “comprehensive new proposal” that offers a “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Biden says it is time for the war in Gaza to end. His comments came during a speech from the White …

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics

NPR  

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are now inside six months and counting until Election Day. KELLY: On the Middle East, as you know, President Biden announced this week he will halt further shipments of American bombs to Israel if Israel launches a major ground invasion in Rafah. That's why …

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?
8 months ago

Biden avoids a further Mideast spiral as Israel and Iran show restraint. But for how long?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden can breathe a bit easier, at least for the moment, now that Israel and Iran appear to have stepped back from the brink of tipping the Middle East into all-out war. The restrained action came after Biden urged Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government to temper its response to Iran’s unprecedented direct attack on Israel last …

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 issues one word message to Iran as Gulf nations warn US ahead of possible attack on Israel
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden issues one word message to Iran as Gulf nations warn US ahead of possible attack on Israel

Hindustan Times  

As the US remains on high alert in response to the Israeli attack on Iranian consulate Syria, President Joe Biden stated on Friday that he was expecting Tehran to attack Israel “sooner than later." Speaking to reporters on Friday, the 81-year-old commander in chief said: "We are devoted to the defense of Israel, we will support Israel, we will help …

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said Arab countries including Saudi Arabia were prepared to “fully recognize Israel” in a future deal as he and his Democratic predecessors Bill Clinton and Barack Obama pushed back on critics of his Middle East policies at a campaign event Thursday. HT Image Biden’s comments came during a discussion with his fellow presidents at a star-studded fundraiser …

Biden says "key elements" of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden says "key elements" of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah

The Hindu  

Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war and plan for what comes afterward. “The key elements of the deal are on the table,” Biden said alongside the king, though “there are gaps that remain.” …

Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah

LA Times  

President Biden, center, and First Lady Jill Biden, stand with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein, left, at the White House on Monday. Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House on Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war …

Rift split wide open
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rift split wide open

Hindustan Times  

It is a grim world out there. At the same time, the US desire to minimise the chances of a conflict and ensure stability as the country moves to elections, and China’s domestic economic downturn and increased external challenges, led to contact and cooperation, with a string of senior American officials visiting China and Xi Jinping meeting Biden in California. …

Opinion: Biden is sending America’s military back to the Middle East — he shouldn’t
1 year ago

Opinion: Biden is sending America’s military back to the Middle East — he shouldn’t

LA Times  

It’s not hard to argue these days that President Biden’s Middle East policy is in shambles — and more than 60% of Americans, according to a recent Gallup poll, would agree. Some observers suggest that the roots of this turmoil lie in Washington’s decade-long effort to “pivot” away from the Middle East and shift American military commitments to Asia. Contrary …

Biden is only the latest US president to be dragged into the Middle East – but can he make a difference?
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden is only the latest US president to be dragged into the Middle East – but can he make a difference?

The Independent  

It’s ironic that Joe Biden has become so embroiled in the Middle East. You must know that the Palestinians do not cry alone; their women are not widowed alone; their sons are not orphaned alone.” Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Rabin, left, and Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat shake hands marking the signing of the Oslo peace accords between Israel and the …

Opinion: Uncomfortable reality for Biden
1 year, 2 months ago

Opinion: Uncomfortable reality for Biden

CNN  

Editor’s Note: Sign up to get this weekly column as a newsletter. “In the northern reaches of Gaza,” he wrote, “over 20 members of my extended family seek shelter under the refuge of a staircase — a frail shield against the relentless and merciless storm of airstrikes.” “They tread cautiously, avoiding windows and the desolate streets where the overwhelming stench …

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts

Al Jazeera  

The US president’s ‘unwavering’ show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say. Washington, DC – As the war in Gaza nears the end of its second week, analysts say United States President Joe Biden is increasingly acting like a wartime leader, offering a “performative” show of strength and support for Israel. George Bisharat, a …

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza

Firstpost  

Joe Biden made an eight-hour visit to Israel during which he expressed solidarity with the country in its fight against Hamas and offered aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Experts note it was a fine balancing act which will allow the US president to shape Israel’s actions in the region Joe Biden had a whirlwind visit to Israel on …

Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment

NPR  

Biden says his Tel Aviv trip was a gamble. Tonight, he has another high-stakes moment Enlarge this image toggle caption Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images Twenty four hours into a turbulent trip to the Middle East, President Biden made an extremely rare appearance in the press cabin at the back of Air Force One. Enlarge …

What can Biden’s Israel visit accomplish after Gaza hospital bombing?
1 year, 2 months ago

What can Biden’s Israel visit accomplish after Gaza hospital bombing?

Al Jazeera  

The US president will discuss war, humanitarian aid, Iran’s warnings and the potential for the conflict to spread. Hours after an explosion struck Gaza City’s al-Ahli Arab Hospital on Tuesday, killing at least 500 people according to health authorities, United States President Joe Biden will land in Israel. Biden’s trip to Washington’s closest ally in the Middle East was planned …

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’
1 year, 2 months ago

What EU foreign policy chief said on Joe Biden's visit to Israel: ‘Necessary’

Hindustan Times  

European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Tuesday that US President Joe Biden's planned visit to Israel after the Hamas attacks was "absolutely necessary". Israel-Hamas War: US President Joe Biden Biden is due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday amid frantic diplomatic efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis in Gaza after waves of Israeli retaliatory air …

Biden didn’t make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden didn’t make Israeli-Palestinian talks a priority. Arab leaders say region now paying the price

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — From its first months in office, the Biden administration made a distinctive decision on its Middle East policy: It would deprioritize a half-century of high-profile efforts by past U.S. presidents, particularly Democratic ones, to broker a broad and lasting peace deal between Israel and the Palestinians. Hamas militants’ bloody breakout from Gaza and Israel’s military escalating response have …

US President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, says Blinken
1 year, 2 months ago

US President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, says Blinken

Deccan Chronicle  

TEL AVIV: President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more dire and …

Biden to head to Israel, Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden to head to Israel, Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more dire and as Israel …

President Biden will make critical war time visit to Israel tomorrow into 'reaffirm solidarity' and press to get humanitarian aid into Gaza before meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas
1 year, 2 months ago

President Biden will make critical war time visit to Israel tomorrow into 'reaffirm solidarity' and press to get humanitarian aid into Gaza before meeting Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas

Daily Mail  

President Joe Biden will visit Israel tomorrow, the Secretary of State announced on Monday night in order to 'reaffirm solidarity' with its closest ally in the Middle East, as well as to press for humanitarian aid to be allowed into Gaza. Antony Blinken on Monday announced that Joe Biden will be in Tel Aviv on Wednesday As Blinken made his …

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden will head to Israel and Jordan as concerns mount that Israel-Hamas conflict will spread

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — President Joe Biden will travel to Israel and on to Jordan Wednesday to meet with both Israeli and Arab leadership, as concerns increase that the raging Israel-Hamas war could expand into a larger regional conflict. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced Biden’s travel to Israel as the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip grows more …

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden postpones trip to Colorado to discuss domestic agenda as the Israel-Hamas conflict intensifies

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden postponed a trip to Colorado on Monday to stay in Washington and focus on the growing conflict in the Middle East, setting aside an opportunity to pitch his economic accomplishments as he runs for reelection. The White House said Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Jake Sullivan, the national security adviser; Avril Haines, …

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled

NPR  

Biden is set to visit Israel. But a planned stop in Jordan has been canceled Enlarge this image toggle caption Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images President Biden left for a quick trip to Tel Aviv, Israel on Tuesday, a visit meant to signal full U.S. support as Israel responds to the Hamas attacks. Sponsor Message …

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn’t final, according to AP source
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden considering trip to Israel in the coming days, but travel isn’t final, according to AP source

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is considering a trip to Israel in the coming days but no travel has been finalized, a senior administration official said Sunday. Egypt’s state-run media said el-Sissi told Blinken that Israel’s Gaza operation has exceeded “the right of self-defense” and turned into “a collective punishment.” Blinken told reporters before leaving Egypt that “Israel has the …

Israel and US discussing possible Biden visit after Netanyahu extends invitation
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel and US discussing possible Biden visit after Netanyahu extends invitation

CNN  

Washington CNN — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited President Joe Biden to visit Israel soon, and both countries are discussing the possibility, a source familiar with the matter told CNN. If it did materialize, a trip would amount to a dramatic show of support by Biden for Israel as the country responds to last weekend’s devastating attacks by …

‘Fantasy land’: How Biden’s normalisation drive ignored Palestinians
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Fantasy land’: How Biden’s normalisation drive ignored Palestinians

Al Jazeera  

Analysts say massive outbreak of violence shows that that region cannot move on without addressing the plight of Palestinians. Washington, DC – Addressing the world at the United Nations General Assembly last month, United States President Joe Biden spoke of a “more sustainable, integrated Middle East” – one where Israel enjoys “greater normalisation and economic connection”. Israel support Dan Shapiro, …

Biden’s hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden’s hopes for establishing Israel-Saudi relations could become a casualty of the new Mideast war

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Less than three weeks ago, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sat beside President Joe Biden and marveled that a “historic peace between Israel and Saudi Arabia” seemed within reach — a diplomatic advance that he predicted could lead to lasting peace between the Israelis and Palestinians. Biden was equally optimistic, telling Netanyahu during their meeting in New York, …

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas attack on Israel thrusts Biden into Mideast crisis and has him fending off GOP criticism

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Hamas militant attack on Israel and the massive retaliation it provoked from Jerusalem have thrust President Joe Biden into a Middle East crisis that risks expanding into a broader conflict and has left him fending off criticism from GOP presidential rivals that his administration’s policies led to this moment. “Hamas wouldn’t be around in the way that …

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal
1 year, 2 months ago

20 Senators Urge Joe Biden To Tread Carefully On Potential Saudi Arabia-Israel Deal

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Twenty senators on Wednesday urged the Biden administration to be cautious in its effort to craft a historic deal between Saudi Arabia and Israel, saying any agreement between the two U.S. partners must include protections to shield American interests and avoid worsening global tensions. “As the parties make requests of the U.S. throughout your discussions, we hope …

Israel-Saudi Arabia ‘normalisation’ deal in reach, Netanyahu tells Biden
1 year, 3 months ago

Israel-Saudi Arabia ‘normalisation’ deal in reach, Netanyahu tells Biden

Al Jazeera  

Meeting comes amid apparent friction between the two leaders over Netanyahu’s judicial overhaul plan in Israel. Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed confidence that a “historic” US-brokered agreement to establish formal diplomatic relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia can be reached, as the Israeli prime minister held talks with US President Joe Biden. “I think that under your leadership, Mr President, we …

Joe Biden launches bid to ease tensions with Iran ahead of 2024 elections
1 year, 4 months ago

Joe Biden launches bid to ease tensions with Iran ahead of 2024 elections

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has launched a campaign to de-escalate tensions with Iran as he seeks a Middle East foreign policy win ahead of US elections next year. President Biden is also said to be seeking concessions from Iran on nuclear enrichment and may pause the introduction of fresh sanctions on Tehran, in what some officials have described as an “interim deal” …

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan to Saudi Arabia on Thursday for talks with the kingdom’s de facto leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the White House pushes for a normalization of relations between the country and Israel. Sullivan and the prince also discussed the Biden administration’s hopes to normalize relations between Israel …

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with Israel
1 year, 4 months ago

Biden dispatches top adviser for talks with Saudi crown prince on normalizing relations with 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. Read our privacy policy President Joe Biden dispatched his national security adviser Jake Sullivan …

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government
1 year, 11 months ago

Biden faces Israel quandary with new Netanyahu government

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government is little more than a week old but it’s already giving the Biden administration headaches. And, Netanyahu’s government adopted punitive measures against the Palestinians that run in direct opposition to several recent Biden moves to boost U.S.-Palestinian relations, including restoring assistance to the Palestinian Authority that had been cut during the …

Biden returns to world stage after midterm election
2 years, 1 month ago

Biden returns to world stage after midterm election

LA Times  

A stunning Democratic performance in Tuesday’s midterm elections lent unexpected momentum to President Biden as he prepared to shift his attention abroad this week, reminding America’s allies and rivals that he’s still the president despite uncertainty about whether his legislative agenda will survive a potentially split Congress next year. “The president will ask countries to make difficult choices — whether …

Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit
2 years, 2 months ago

Joe Biden has ‘no plans’ to meet Saudi Arabia’s MBS at G20 summit

Al Jazeera  

Saudi Arabia’s defence minister, meanwhile, said he is ‘astonished’ by accusations the kingdom is ‘standing with Russia in its war with Ukraine’. United States President Joe Biden has “no plans” to meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at next month’s G20 summit in Indonesia, a senior US official says, as tensions over the OPEC+ decision to cut oil …

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden vows ‘consequences’ for Saudi Arabia after oil output cuts

Al Jazeera  

US president suggests he will soon take action as aides announce the White House is re-evaluating its relationship with the kingdom. Joe Biden, the United States president, has warned Saudi Arabia that there will be “consequences” after a global cartel of oil-producing countries led by the kingdom and Russia announced that they would cut oil production despite Washington’s objections. Biden …

Biden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says

CNN  

CNN — President Joe Biden will examine all aspects of US ties with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales, as administration officials begin quiet discussions with members of Congress and congressional aides about how the US could impose consequences on the kingdom following the kingdom’s decision to partner with Russia in cutting oil production. In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper …

Biden reevaluating US-Saudi relationship amid Democrat anger
2 years, 2 months ago

Biden reevaluating US-Saudi relationship amid Democrat anger

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. John Kirby, the strategic communications coordinator for the National Security Council at the White …

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal
2 years, 4 months ago

Biden administration responds to Iran’s offer on nuke deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration on Wednesday responded to Iran’s latest offer to resume its compliance with the 2015 nuclear deal, but neither side is offering a definitive path to revive the agreement, which has been on life-support since former President Donald Trump withdrew from it in 2018. The latest EU proposal does not include Tehran’s demand that the U.S. …

Why US President Joe Biden’s West Asia Visit Remains Significant - News18
2 years, 4 months ago

Why US President Joe Biden’s West Asia Visit Remains Significant - News18

News 18  

United States President Joe Biden completed his West Asia visit on July 13, with trips to Jerusalem and Riyadh. On the second day of Biden’s visit, the US and Israel signed a joint pledge to deny Iran access to nuclear arms. The 2013 Nuclear Deal with Iran created discomfort for Saudi Arabia as well as Israel. This recent declaration by …

President Biden looks no further than a US-led world order on Gulf visit
2 years, 5 months ago

President Biden looks no further than a US-led world order on Gulf visit

The Hindu  

Published : Jul 24, 2022 18:00 IST President Joe Biden’s visit to Israel and Saudi Arabia in the second week of July was not prompted by a sudden desire to solve the Israel-Palestine dispute or bring lasting peace to the region. “The trip sends the message that the United States is prepared to look the other way when its commercial …

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