CIA

Islamic regime's crackdown on Iran protests 'unsustainable,' ex-CIA chief says

Citing recent degradations of Iran’s proxies, such as Hezbollah, Hamas, and the Assad regime, Petraeus labeled the past year as “very very damaging” to Iran.

The remains of the Shemiran-e-Nou Mosque, which was set on fire during the protests on January 8th and 9th on January 21, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.
Steve Witkoff stands onstage with US President Donald Trump during a campaign rally at Atrium Health Amphitheater in Macon, Georgia, US, November 3, 2024

Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report

A group of detainees kneels during an early morning Islamic prayer in their camp at the US military prison for "enemy combatants" on October 28, 2009 in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

UK to shell out ‘substantial’ out of court settlement to Palestinian Guantanamo detainee

A graphic showing a Central Intelligence Agency logo on a phone in front of a US flag.

CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says


Trump announces sweeping first-day executive orders and record declassifications

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025.

CIA chief leaves Qatar as hostage talks fail to make progress - Washington Post

Current progress in the talks remains stuck for the time being, as the two sides remain at an impasse over a couple of Israeli demands.

 Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency William Burns. (Illustrative)

CIA director William Burns heads to Qatar for hostage deal talks, sources tell the 'Post'

This comes with reports that a hostage deal could come in a month.

 CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 30, 2024.

Judge denies release of CIA analyst charged with leaking Israel's Iran retaliation plans - report

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November and was charged with disclosing classified documents, pleading not guilty to violating the Espionage Act.

 Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Iran's flag are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022.

CIA official arrested in Cambodia for classified doc. leak on Israel retaliation on Iran - report

CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported.

 The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

New mini-hostage deal on table that would pause Gaza war

The proposed deal would see Hamas releasing eight hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

 U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns is interviewed by Roula Khalaf, editor of the Financial Times, as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, Britain September 7, 2024.

Mossad chief Barnea to meet Burns in Doha to renew hostage talks

Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.

Mossad chief David Barnea seen during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, May 5, 2024

'Israel must control Philadelphi Corridor to ensure Gaza security,' Former CIA director says

Former CIA director and retired general David H. Petraeus stressed that without Israel’s continued presence, any efforts at rebuilding Gaza could be undermined by terrorists.

 THE PHILADELPHI CORRIDOR between Gaza and Egypt: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asserts that the issue of Philadelphi is not primarily a security issue, but a political-strategic one.

Former CIA director: Israel pager attack 'a form of terrorism'

He also noted his worry in the interview, describing the pager attack operation as something "that has repercussions.

 The logo of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) is shown in the lobby of the CIA headquarters in Langley, Virginia March 3, 2005.

What have been the CIA’s triumphs and trials during the Biden era? - opinion

Burns has emphasized the CIA’s independence, ensuring that intelligence assessments remain objective and unaffected by political bias, a critical factor in dealing with complex global issues.

 CIA DIRECTOR William Burns arrives to testify before a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on US President Joe Biden’s proposed budget request for the CIA and National Security Agency, on Capitol Hill, in June.