No serious injuries were reported from the strike, outside the city of Erbil in Iraqi Kurdistan, and an American official said the consulate site was undamaged.
Tag: Espionage and Intelligence Services
U.S. Intelligence Tells Congress Putin Is ‘Unlikely to Be Deterred’
Top U.S. intelligence officials told Congress that the Russian leader had underestimated Ukrainian resolve and Western cohesion but was “doubling down” to achieve his goals.
Washington’s Newest Worry: The Dangers of Cornering Putin
Surprised by the speed at which sanctions have been poured on Russia, Biden’s top aides suspect that Putin’s reaction will be to double down and lash out — and perhaps expand the war.
Washington’s Newest Worry: The Dangers of Cornering Putin
Surprised by the speed at which sanctions have been poured on Russia, Biden’s top aides suspect that Putin’s reaction will be to double down and lash out — and perhaps expand the war.
Accurate U.S. intelligence did not stop Putin, but it gave Biden big advantages.
The depth and quality of the intelligence strengthened the president’s hand in persuading allies to form a unified front against Moscow.
Inside Biden’s Race to Prevent War Between Russia and Ukraine
President Biden made three critical decisions about how to handle Russia’s provocations, aiming to prevent armed conflict in Ukraine.
Putin’s Motives Pose a Challenge for U.S. Intelligence Agencies
Knowing the intentions of any autocratic leader is difficult, but President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia, who began his career as a K.G.B. officer, poses a particular challenge.
U.S. Battles Putin by Disclosing His Next Possible Moves
Declassified information is part of a campaign to complicate what officials say are Russia’s plans to invade Ukraine.
The New Spy Wars
A tale about Israel, Pegasus and the world.
What We Learned About Pegasus, the Smartphone Cracker
Israel used the NSO Group’s cyberweapon as a tool of diplomacy. The F.B.I. tested it for domestic surveillance. Then everything soured. Here are highlights of a New York Times Magazine investigation.