Brett McGurk
National Security Council official
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View Timeline →White House Briefing on Ongoing Iran Nuclear Negotiations
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is joined by National Security Council Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa Brett McGurk and Special Envoy…
Netanyahu: Agreement with Hezbollah Conditional on Border Security and Elimination of Threats from Lebanon
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that any agreement with Hezbollah is contingent upon ensuring security along Israel's northern borders and eliminating threats from Lebanon. This…
Senior American Officials Visit the Middle East to Reduce Tensions
Senior U.S. officials are visiting Egypt and Israel to negotiate a ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas amid ongoing tensions in the…
Possible Ceasefire Between Israel and Hezbollah; Biden's Advisors to Meet with Netanyahu for Agreement
U.S. advisors are traveling to Israel to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, potentially ending the conflict within weeks. Key figures involved include President…
Dozens of Rockets Fired as Israel and Hezbollah Continue Mutual Attacks at the Lebanon Border
Hezbollah fired dozens of rockets into northern Israel, prompting mutual attacks from the Israeli army. High-level discussions between the U.S. and Israel are ongoing to…
US Efforts to Alleviate Tensions Between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah and Find a Path to Ceasefire
The US is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions between Israel, Hamas, and Hezbollah, with a focus on achieving a ceasefire in Gaza…
Widespread Protests in Israel; US Seeks to Present 'Final Proposal for Ceasefire'
Widespread protests erupted in Israel following the discovery of six hostages' bodies in Gaza, marking significant public discontent with Netanyahu's government. Concurrently, the US is…
Israeli Defense Minister: Investigations into War-Related Mistakes Must Include Netanyahu
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has called for a government investigation into the mistakes leading to the Hamas attack, suggesting it should include Prime Minister…
Washington Post: Israel and Hamas Agree on 'Temporary Government' Plan for Gaza
Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed on a temporary government plan for Gaza during indirect negotiations mediated by the U.S., Qatar, and Egypt, aimed at…
Bagheri Kani Says Iran-U.S. 'Message Exchange' Continues After Raisi's Death
Ali Bagheri Kani, head of Iran's Foreign Ministry, stated that negotiations with the U.S. continue following the death of President Ebrahim Raisi. He emphasized the…
Middle East Eye: Secret Negotiations Between Iran and the U.S. Over Gaza at Risk Due to Raisi's Death
Secret negotiations between Iran and the U.S. regarding Gaza have been jeopardized by the sudden death of Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi. The discussions, which were…
Virtual Meeting of US and Israeli Officials; Islamic Republic and Rafah as the Focus of Discussions
Senior US and Israeli officials held a virtual meeting to discuss Israel's plans for Rafah and retaliatory actions against the Islamic Republic. President Biden urged…
White House: We have warned the Islamic Republic not to attack U.S. personnel and facilities under the pretext of 'retaliatory action'
The White House has warned Iran against using the recent Israeli attack on its consulate in Damascus as a pretext for retaliatory actions against U.S.…
Financial Times Claims: The U.S. and the Islamic Republic Have Engaged in 'Confidential' and 'Indirect' Negotiations in Muscat
The Financial Times reports that U.S. and Iranian officials have engaged in indirect negotiations in Oman aimed at persuading Iran to leverage its influence over…
Continued Efforts for Prisoner and Hostage Exchange; Hamas Rejects Agreement Until Full Ceasefire is Established
Efforts continue for a prisoner and hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas, with mediators from Qatar, the U.S., and Egypt proposing a one-month ceasefire. Hamas…
House Foreign Affairs Committee Seeks All Information on 'Suspension of Robert Malley'
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is demanding the U.S. State Department provide details regarding the suspension of Robert Malley, the Special Envoy to Iran, amid…
House Foreign Affairs Committee Calls for Government Representatives to Testify on Robert Malley's Situation
The House Foreign Affairs Committee is demanding explanations from the State Department regarding Robert Malley's unpaid leave amid investigations into his conduct. This situation raises…
Republican Congress Members Summon Officials; 'Possible Secret Negotiations with Iran' in Focus
Republican members of Congress are pushing to summon Biden administration officials over potential secret negotiations with Iran regarding its nuclear program. This comes amid bipartisan…
Exclusive: The White House Asks Iran to Take Steps for De-escalation
The Biden administration has urged Iran to take steps towards de-escalation, particularly regarding its nuclear program and regional destabilizing activities. U.S. officials are exploring diplomatic…
Iran Confirms Installation of 'About 10 Cameras' at Natanz Facilities
Iran's Atomic Energy Organization confirmed the activation of about 10 cameras at the Natanz facility, with stored data remaining inaccessible until an agreement with the…