Tag: John Bolton
US Charges IRGC Member with Attempt to Murder John Bolton
The accused assassination mastermind "remains at large abroad."
Report: Bennett Nixed Netanyahu’s Plan to Help Exonerate Assad in Exchange for Expelling Iran
Bennett’s source said Assad is incapable of expelling Iran and its proxies from his country.
US Uncovers Iranian Plot to Assassinate John Bolton, says Report
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's warning to Iran was likely a response to plans by members of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Bibi Urgently Denies Bolton’s Assertion about Kushner’s Inadequacy
In February 2018, the Washington Post reported that US intelligence services claimed that officials in the UAE, Israel, Mexico and China had discussed ways to manipulate Kushner.
Trump’s NSA: Israeli Settlements Will Grow As World Jews Flee Anti-Semitism
“This could be the last opportunity for a two-state solution,” O'Brien said.
Trump Fires John Bolton, US National Security Adviser #3
“I disagreed strongly with many of his suggestions,” the president wrote in a tweet Tuesday explaining his decision.
Iranian Oil Tanker Adrian Darya 1 Reaches Syria’s Port Tartus
The oil tanker was carrying some 2.1 million barrels of light crude oil, worth about $130 million on the open market.
Hamza Bin Laden, Son of Al Qaeda Founder Osama Bin Laden, Reported Dead
This past February, the US government offered $1 million for information leading to his capture.
Zarif Claims US Sanctions Won’t Hurt Him
There are signs that the US sanctions have reached the limits of their effectiveness.
Patrushev Admonishes Bolton, Ben-Shabbat, for Comparing Iran to ISIS
Secretary Patrushev should consult Wikipedia. We did.
Patrushev at Jerusalem Summit: We Want Threats Against Israel Eliminated
Patrushev told the summit participants that Russia is combating terrorism jointly with Iran—which probably did not convince them.
John Bolton Arrives in Israel Ahead of Trilateral Summit
Iran tops the agenda on Monday at the historic trilateral summit between the national security advisers for the U.S., Russia and Israel.
US Embassy in Israel Bans Employees from Judea, Samaria During Bahrain Workshop
Several Palestinian Authority factions have called for mass demonstrations to be held in Judea, Samaria and Gaza to protest the Bahrain workshop.
Trump Approved Military Strikes Against Iran Then Changed his Mind
Congressional leaders were briefed in the Situation Room. When they came out, Congressional Democrats urged the president to ask Congress for authorization for military action.
Kremlin Joins Netanyahu, Says Next Week’s Trilateral Talks With US in Jerusalem ‘Very Important’
"The sides will have a vital exchange of views on the situation in the region, namely the Middle East settlement, the settlement process in Syria and other issues, which they consider necessary to discuss.”
Russia Seeks ‘Practical’ Talks with US, Israel, Warns Against Blaming Iran for Oman Attacks
Responding to Pompeo's insistence that his assessment of Iran's involvement was based on intelligence and analysis of the weapons used in the attack, the Kremlin spokesman said, "It’s absurd to refer to any secret data in this case."
Kremlin Warns News of US, Russia, Israel Summit on Syria Mostly Fake
"I want to call on everyone to be very careful about filtering fake news, which will certainly be plentiful in the media."
Israel to Host Trilateral Security Meeting with US, Russia in June
"A meeting like this has never taken place before in Israel. Never."
US Forces Headed to Middle East as Warning to Iran
Bolton said the U.S. wanted to make clear that "any attack on United States interests or on those of our allies will be met with unrelenting force.”
Iranian FM: Netanyahu, Bolton, Drag Trump into War with Tehran
Zarif added a paranoid note to the interview when he warned that some people could "plot an accident” that would trigger a crisis leading to war.
US Senators Introduce Resolution Recognizing Israel’s Sovereignty over Golan Heights
The bill states in part that “it is in the United States national security interest to ensure that Israel retains control of the Golan Heights."
White House Asked Pentagon for Military Options Against Iran
The request came after 3 mortar shells landed near the US Embassy in Baghdad.
Erdogan Refusing to Meet Bolton in Ankara over ‘Dishonorable, Ugly, Vulgar and Defaming’ Comments
"It is impossible to accept the message given by Mr. Bolton in Israel," Erdogan told members of his ruling party.
Trump WH Riding Israel Hard on Chinese Hi Tech Investments
"They just blew up at us," senior Israeli officials said last November about a meeting with US officials about the increased Chinese involvement in large-scale infrastructure projects in Israel.
Netanyahu: ‘Important to Recognize Israel’s Sovereignty Over Golan Heights’
"The Golan Heights is tremendously important for our security."
Watch: Bolton Says No US Withdrawal from Syria Without Total Defeat of ISIS
U.S. troops will remain in Syria as long as necessary to "make sure that defense of Israel and our other friends in the region is absolutely assured."
Bolton Visits Western Wall with Friedman, Dermer, Ben-Shabbat
The group received a guided tour of the Western Wall tunnels by Soli Eliav, chairman of the Western Wall Heritage Foundation.
US National Security Adviser John Bolton to Arrive in Israel Next Week
“We will discuss our continued work confronting security challenges facing allies & partners in the region."
Trump Abandons Kurds, Israel, in Questionable Pullout from Syria
President Trump is, in effect, ceding Syria, the Kurds, and, eventually, Iraq, to Russia and Iran. And he did it without consulting anyone in the Pentagon.
US Supports Israeli Effort to Defend Itself Against Iranian-backed Hezbollah Aggression
"We ... call upon Iran and its proxies to stop their provocative and dangerous actions." added US envoy Jason Greenblatt.