CIA

Revealed: Spy Eli Cohen Had Help from CIA, Syrian Agents

The brother of 'Israel's greatest spy' reveals that Cohen's CIA connections helped him ingratiate himself within the elite.

Sisi Meets CIA Director in Cairo

Egypt’s President meets CIA director John Brennan, discusses issues of common interest.

'Reasonable' Rouhani?

CIA Director: Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal 'Disingenuous'

John Brennan defends nuclear deal, saying Iranian concessions are 'surprising,' but noting it won't stop their regional power grab.

Former CIA Chief 'Uncomfortable' with Iran's Role in Iraq

Michael Hayden says he is "uncomfortable" with Iran's growing influence in Iraq, made especially evident by offensive in Tikrit.

FBI Increases Reward for Return of Agent Missing in Iran

FBI increases the reward to $5 million for the “safe return” of former agent Robert Levinson, who disappeared in Iran eight years ago.

Kerry Won't Comment on Joint CIA-Mossad Assassination

"I don’t know what all the facts are," says Secretary of State when asked about report that CIA and Mossad killed senior Hezbollah officer.

CIA and Israel Coordinated Hezbollah Commander's Assassination

Imad Mughniyeh slated for assassination due to terror attacks abroad, coordinating attacks on US soldiers in Iraq.

Former CIA Officer Convicted of Leaking Details about Iran

47-year-old Jeffrey Sterling convicted of leaking classified details of an operation to thwart Iran’s nuclear ambitions.

CIA Mole May Have Endangered Thousands of German Spies

American double agent likely sold list of 3,500 German spies around the world - as US continues to hold Jonathan Pollard for spying.

CIA Chief Defends Interrogation Methods

CIA Director John Brennan calls some of the agency's torture techniques "abhorrent” but defends the program overall.

UN Official: Prosecute Those Involved in CIA Torture

UN official calls for the prosecution of those responsible for the harsh interrogation tactics revealed in the report on CIA torture.

Senate Report Claims 'Coffin' Torture Ineffective

Senate report details brutal torture of Al-Qaeda terrorists by CIA at secret sites, angers CIA by claiming no important intel was gained.

CIA Says IS Has Up to 31,500 Fighters

New intelligence assessment says IS can muster between 20,000 and 31,500 fighters across Iraq and Syria.

Special CIA Unit Sent to UK to Investigate British Islamists

Washington takes concerns over Islamism in Britain into its own hands, concerned that ISIS influence can spread to the West.

White House Leaks Senior CIA Official's Name By Accident

Name of top intelligence official in Afghanistan mistakenly sent to 6,000 journalists in time for Obama's surprise visit to country.

Ousted Ukrainian President Blames Unrest on CIA

Viktor Yanukovych says the CIA is behind the new Ukrainian government's decision to deploy armed forces.

Report: US Knew About Tsarnaev Brothers Long Before Bombing

US authorities missed multiple chances to catch Boston Marathon bomber - all because of a tiny clerical error.

Members of Congress, Fmr. CIA Director Discuss Iran 'EMP Threat'

We have the technology to avert catastrophe, say experts. So why aren't we?

Former CIA Head: Obama Will Strike Iran if Needed

Former CIA Director claims Obama won't hesitate to strike Iran if needed, INSS director says US-Israel ties need to be healed.

Pollard's Continued Incarceration: A Message to American Jews

Tablet magazine argues Pollard's inordinate sentence shows US distrusts of Jewish loyalty, a discrimination which endangers US Jews.

Snowden: 'My Mission Is Accomplished, I Already Won'

NSA whistleblower says in rare interview that his leaking of US spying documents has given society a 'chance to change itself.'

Former CIA Agent 'Definitely Held by Iran'

Retired FBI agent and CIA contractor was detained by Iranian police, says an eyewitness to his arrest.

Report: American Captured in Iran Was CIA Agent

Robert Levinson, who went missing in 2007 in Iran, was on mission for 'rogue' CIA analyst reveals new report against US denials.

Report: Hamas, Hezbollah, Al Qaeda Attempted to Infiltrate CIA

Documents leaked by Edward Snowden reveal that approx. one in five "flagged" job applicants to the CIA connected to terrorist groups.

Jewish Leader: Iran Likely Culprit in Benghazi

AFSI Chairman Mark Langfan says Al Qaeda would not have struck a CIA operation running guns to Syria.

CIA's #2: Syrian Rebels are the Top Threat to U.S.

Agency’s outgoing second-in-command says the country could become Al Qaeda's new safe haven.

Report: U.S. to Arm Syrian Rebels Within a Month

CIA moving weapons from a network of secret warehouses, plans to start arming Syrian rebels, according to officials.

Jordan Denies CIA is Training Syria Rebels

"There is no training in our country whatsoever of Syrian opposition forces," the prime minister told journalists.

BBC: Spoon-Bender Uri Geller A CIA Spy?

A BBC documentary claims that Israeli spoon-bending psychic Uri Geller once worked for the CIA.

Whistleblower of NSA Leaks Uncovered

Former undercover CIA employee Edward Snowden unmasks himself as the source of disclosures about NSA programs.

Russia Detains Alleged CIA Agent

Russia says it detained an alleged American CIA agent working undercover at the U.S. embassy.

Former CIA Director Patraeus to Teach at California College

Former CIA director David Petraeus set to teach at California college.

Report: CIA Helping Boost Arms Shipments to Syrian Rebels

Report: Arab nations and Turkey, assisted by CIA, have dramatically increased military aid to Syrian rebels in recent months.

Senate Confirms Brennan As CIA Director

Senate confirms John Brennan as CIA director Thursday after White House doused a fierce debate over the potential use of domestic drones.

US Senator Filibusters CIA Pick, Questions Drone Use

GOP Sen. Paul took to the Senate floor Wednesday in a filibuster to block the president's nominee to lead CIA.

Iran Airs 'Confession' of Alleged Western Spy

Iranian state television broadcasts a "confession" of a Westerner who says he spied for the CIA.

Obama Nominates John Brennan, Former Spy, to Head CIA

Brennan was selected because of his decades of service at the US spy agency, and will make "an outstanding director of the CIA."

Bin Laden Film Exaggerates CIA Techniques, Says CIA Director

Acting CIA director says the Hollywood film on bin Laden exaggerates the importance of information obtained by harsh interrogations.

CIA Study: Pollard didn't Seek Info on U.S.

A 1987 study now made public shows Pollard's Israeli handlers only wanted information on Israel's enemies.

Sex Scandal Rocks Obama's Top Brass

A second top US general is being probed concerning the same woman whose affair with Petraeus forces him to resign. Too late for Romney.

Broadwell: Petraeus Knew of Benghazi Plea for Help

Writer allegedly involved with ex-CIA chief said he knew "within 24 hours" of CIA annex's request for reinforcements.

Petraeus Resigns: What did White House Know, and When?

CIA Director resigns, admitting an extramarital affair with his biographer. How long did the White House know?

Official: Help Was in Benghazi within 25 Minutes

Senior U.S. intelligence official dismisses reports that CIA officials denied requests to assist during the attack in Benghazi.

Report: Benghazi Attack Also Targeted CIA Installation

The September 11 attack in Benghazi, Libya, also hit a covert CIA installation, U.S. officials say.

Former CIA Director Says No Need to Attack Iran Now

A former U.S. Air Force General and CIA director says Iran cannot get the bomb before next year. "Let the US attack - it can do it better."

Hizbullah Arrests Three for Allegedly Spying for Israel, US

Hizbullah arrested three people over suspicions of running a spy network for Israel and the United States.

US Lawmakers to Probe Underwear Bomb Leaks

Lawmakers from both US parties say leaks about a dramatic CIA operation thwarting an Al-Queda plot demand an investigation.

Bomber in Thwarted Al-Qaeda Plot was CIA Informant

The 'terrorist' who was supposed to destroy an airliner using a sophisticated new bomb was a CIA agent, say officials.

CIA Thwarts Attempted Al-Qaeda Plot

CIA thwarts an Al-Qaeda plot to destroy a U.S.-bound airliner around the anniversary bin Laden's death.

CIA Memo Reveals Admiral, Not Obama, In Charge of Bin Laden Raid

The memo, written by Leon Panetta noted that, "the timing, operational decision making and control are in Admiral McRaven's hands."

Bin Laden Planned Attacks Inside Pakistan

As the United States attempts to reset its tattered relations with Pakistan, the CIA decided to share a horde of Bin Laden's secrets

Iran Dismisses Death Sentence for 'CIA Spy'

Iran's highest court has said Arizona-born Amir Mirza Hekmati will not be put to death for espionage as ordered by a lower court

‘Anonymous’ Hacks CIA Website

“CIA Tango down:” The “Anonymous” group hacked the CIA website one day after threatening to crusade against Israel and defend Iran.

Israel Fighting Iran Through a False Flag?

Mossad agents posed as CIA operatives to recruit Jundallah terrorists as assassins of key Iranians, according to Foreign Policy magazine.

Iranian TV Shows 'U.S. Spy'

The alleged CIA agent caught in Iran on Saturday has been shown "confessing" to his "mission" on Iranian state television.

Hizbullah: We Have 'Vanquished' CIA, Mossad

Hizbullah claimed it vanquished the CIA and Mossad even as reports those agencies destroyed a Hizbullah depot fill the press.

Bin Laden Hit Kills Immunization Drive

A fraudulent vaccination drive mounted by the CIA in its quest to kill Osama Bin Laden has created blowback for real immunization efforts.

U.S. Takes Out Al-Qaeda’s Al-Awlaki

U.S. troops have assassinated American-born hate preacher Anwar al-Awlaki, a senior member of Al Qaeda.

CIA Ops Strain US-Pakistan Ties

Washington's refusal to sign a 'memorandum of understanding' detailing its operations and sharing intelligence has Islamabad up in arms.

General Patraeus Steps Down As Afghan Boss

General David Patreaus has stepped down as the top US commander in Afghanistan to takeover the CIA in September; Gen. John Allen to take his post.