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.
Iran's FM reassured Witkoff on 'canceled' executions, prompting Trump to call off strikes - report
UK to shell out ‘substantial’ out of court settlement to Palestinian Guantanamo detainee
CIA intelligence made capture of Venezuela's Maduro by US forces 'seamless,' official says
Another shot at ceasefire? US to unveil new text on Gaza hostage deal gaps, Israel pessimistic
US negotiators have been more vocal regarding their criticism of Hamas, particularly in the aftermath of the terror group’s execution of six hostages over a week ago.
US switched to pressuring Israel for hostage deal concessions, officials say
Israeli officials criticize the US for pressuring Israel over the Hamas hostage deal, as the CIA says 90% of the details are finalized.
Deal coming soon? CIA director says more detailed Gaza ceasefire proposal due in days
He added that it was a question of political will and he hoped leaders on both sides recognized "the time has come finally to make some hard choices and some difficult compromises."
Intelligence chiefs hold Doha summit in effort to close hostage deal
"There is an agreement over many points," a senior Egyptian source said, adding the negotiations will be back in Cairo on Thursday.
CIA chief and Middle East envoy to visit region to push for hostage deal - report
Burns and McGurk's trip is part of a US move to "press on" to bring about a breakthrough in the hostage deal, the sources said.
CIA chief heads to Qatar, Israel to salvage Gaza hostage deal
Burns’s emergency meeting with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Thani in Doha is “aimed at exerting maximum pressure on Israel and Hamas to continue negotiating," an official briefed on the talks.
'Determined to secure an agreement': Hamas says in a statement regarding ceasefire proposal
Hamas sends delegates to Cairo for ceasefire talks amid CIA Director's visit. Egypt mediates discussions, seeking truce amid escalating tensions in Gaza.
Iran informed Turkey in advance of its operation against Israel - Turkish source
Iran informed Turkey in advance of its planned operation against Israel, conveyed through diplomatic channels, aiming to limit escalation in the Middle East.
Gaza ceasefire could be reached in days, Arab media says
Various sources have claimed that a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas could be reached within days, as the Israeli hostage negotiation team headed to Cairo to renew talks.
US spy agencies say country faces 'increasingly fragile world order'
The report largely focused on threats from China and Russia, as well as noting the risks of broader conflict related to Israel's campaign against Hamas in Gaza since the October 7 attacks.
