President Donald J. Trump labeled it “the worst deal in history.” But critics of the withdrawal say it prompted Iran to accelerate its nuclear program.
Author: Michael Crowley
Blinken Visits Egypt, but Skips a Stop in Israel
The secretary of state is making his 10th visit to the Middle East since the Oct. 7 attacks. Until now, he has met with officials in Israel each time.
Citing Gaza Help, Blinken Waives Human Rights Conditions on Aid to Egypt
Cairo will receive its full military aid allotment of $1.3 billion after the secretary of state also said it had made progress on releasing political prisoners and protecting Americans.
Debate Puts Trump’s Affinity for Putin Back in the Spotlight
The former president’s refusal to back Ukraine’s war effort showed the likely limits of U.S. support for Kyiv if he returns to the White House.
Blinken Visits a Haiti Wracked by Corruption and Gangs
The United States has played a supporting role behind Kenya’s deployment of a security force tasked with helping the Haitian police combat gangs.
Prisoner Deals Stoke Fears of Perverse ‘Incentive’ to Grab Americans
Hostile governments like Russia and Iran are often involved, and practical alternatives are hard to come by, experts say.
A Biden Confidant Emerges as a Crucial Mideast Diplomat
Amos Hochstein, an energy policy official who was born in Israel, is playing diplomatic firefighter along the Israel-Lebanon border.
Top US Official Holding Talks on Defusing Israel-Hezbollah Conflict
Amos Hochstein’s trip to France comes after comments by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken that Israel had “effectively lost sovereignty” near the border with Lebanon because of attacks by Hezbollah.
Blinken to Visit Israel and Three Arab States Next Week
The U.S. secretary of state is expected to visit Israel, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan over three days.
Gaza Aid Pier Repaired After Damage by Rough Seas, U.S. Says
Food, water and other supplies are expected to begin to flow through the pier again “in the coming days,” the U.S. military said.