U.S. directly asks Iran not to attack Israel
White House spokesman John Kirby said the U.S. administration has directly and through partners asked Iran to refrain from attacking Israel. …
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US: Iran to attack Israel with help of Hezbollah or Houthis
The White House said that Iran had not abandoned the idea of attacking Israel. Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby added that Tehran could involve Hezbollah and the Houthis in this operation.
Iran to attack Israel this week - White House
The U.S. has prepared for what could be significant attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East as soon as this week, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said. The spokesperson said the U.S. had increased its …
Election doesn't change U.S. policy towards Iran
The United States said it did not expect policy changes from Iran after voters elected reformist candidate Masoud Pezeshkian, and downplayed chances to resume dialogue. White House spokesperson John Kirby said the U.S. was …
Hamas responds to Biden's cease-fire plan seeking some changes
The radical Palestinian movement Hamas said Tuesday that it gave mediators its reply to the U.S.-backed proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, seeking some “amendments” on the deal. It appeared the reply was short of an outright …
U.S. refuses to join Israel in retaliatory action against Iran
U.S. President Joe Biden warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu the U.S. will not take part in a counter-offensive against Iran, an option Netanyahu's war cabinet favors after a mass drone and missile attack on Israeli territory, according …
How will U.S. respond to Jordan base attack?
The White House vowed a "very consequential response" to a drone attack on a base in Jordan, U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby “We will absolutely do what is required to protect ourselves …
U.S. says doesn't want conflict with Yemen
The United States would like to avoid a war with Yemen, National Security Council strategic communications coordinator John Kirby said. "The Houthis have a choice to make here now , Margaret, and the right choice …
White House: neither Hamas nor Israel want new truce
U.S. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said he does not know when discussions to resume a truce between Israel and militant group Hamas will restart after the fighting reignited over the weekend. Kirby also blamed …
White House says second aircraft carrier around if Israel needs it
The second U.S. aircraft carrier, the Dwight Eisenhower, will be placed in the Mediterranean Sea, coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council of the White House John Kirby said at a regular briefing for …
Russia suspends Black Sea grain deal
The grain deal came to an end on July 18: Russia refused to extend it again because the part of the deal envisaging the removal of obstacles for Russian agricultural exports had not been implemented. …
U.S. bolstering defense posture in Persian Gulf
The United States will bolster its defensive posture with heightened patrols in the Persian Gulf after destabilizing actions by Iran this …
U.S. doesn't foresee civil war in Israel
U.S. President Joe Biden has no fears that Israel will devolve into civil war after weeks of unrest over a controversial judicial overhaul, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said. "The president …
White House: U.S. does not seek war with Iran
White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said that the U.S. is not seeking a conflict with Iran. The spokesman appeared on the U.S. morning shows Friday and was asked if the U.S. could consider the recent attacks an …
U.S. opposes Turkish-Syrian dialogue
U.S. National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby said the White House wouldn’t encourage Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to improve relations with the Syrian government. "We …
White House clarifies Biden's statement on "liberation" of Iran
US President Joe Biden, speaking about the "imminent liberation" of Iran, thus expressed solidarity with Iranian demonstrators, John Kirby, White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications said at a …
White House: US does not need conflict with Russia
The US does not want a conflict with Russia. This was stated by the coordinator for strategic communications at the National Security Council, John Kirby at a briefing on November 1. "The president's goals were clear from the …
Bahrain: OPEC+ output cut decision taken unanimously
Bahrain's oil minister and special envoy for climate affairs Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Daina said that the OPEC+ decision to cut oil output by 2 million barrels per day was taken unanimously and after a thorough technical study of the …
Biden open to re-evaluating Saudi relationship
U.S. President Joe Biden pledged "there will be consequences" for U.S. relations with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced last week that it would cut its oil production target over U.S. objections. John Kirby, the White House …
Biden re-evaluating U.S. relationship with Saudis after OPEC+ decision
U.S. President Joe Biden is re-evaluating the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia after OPEC+ announced last week that it would cut oil production, White House national security spokesman John Kirby said on Tuesday. "I think the …
