John Kerry

Report: Zarif Ignores Supreme Leader, Shouts at Kerry

Iran’s Foreign Minister reportedly got into a shouting match with his American counterpart, thus violating a direct order from Khamenei.

Iran Talks Behind-The-Scenes: Twizzlers and Brothels

Just how have negotiators been coping with nearly two years of talks? Massive quantities of junk food, prostitutes, and movie fantasies.

Kerry Calls for 'Hard Choices' from Iran

Secretary of State says a nuclear agreement is possible if Iran makes the “hard choices” necessary.

Kerry: Difficult Issues Remain in Nuclear Talks

Secretary of State tells reporters that progress is being made in talks with Iran, though several difficult issues remain unresolved.

Zero hour

With Just Two Days to Go, US, Iran Hold Last-Ditch Nuclear Talks

US Sec. of State John Kerry meets Iranian FM in Vienna, as June 30 deadline for final deal looms; French FM pessimistic.

Kerry Arrives in Vienna as Deadline for Nuclear Deal Approaches

Secretary of State John Kerry to meet Iranian counterpart in Vienna amid reports that nuclear talks remain stalled.

John Kerry Held Up To $1 Million in Noble Energy Shares

Conflict of interest? US Secretary of State pushed Netanyahu to preserve natural gas monopoly - held by Noble and Delek.

Kerry Unfazed by Khamenei's Comments on Nuclear Deal

Secretary of State says negotiations with Iran will not be affected by Supreme Leader's comments regarding freezing nuclear activity.

'Obama ignored federal law'

Cruz to Fine State Dept. for Withholding Key Iran Report

Republican presidential candidate to fine Obama admin. for continuing to hide Iran human rights violation report that was due in February.

Kerry to be Released from Hospital

Secretary of State John Kerry be released from hospital after undergoing successful surgery on broken leg.

Iran Deal Deadline May Be Pushed Back

West pressuring to push deadline back in order not to give Iran an advantage in final terms of a nuclear deal.

Kerry Undergoes Successful Surgery on Broken Leg

Doctors complete surgery on Secretary of State's broken leg at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.

Kerry to Continue Taking Part in Iran Talks Despite Injury

White House says Iran nuclear talks will continue despite Secretary of State's breaking of his leg.

John Kerry Hospitalized after Cycling Accident in France

US Secretary of State airlifted to Swiss hospital after bike accident in France.

Most Holocaust Survivors Worldwide in Poverty

Special advisor on Holocaust issues in Washington warns: about 50% of survivors worldwide live in poverty, need urgent help.

Shades of the Cold War as Kerry Seeks Detente with Russia

US Sec. of State set to meet Russian Pres. Vladimir Putin; missile sale to Iran, Ukraine and Syria among the topics on their agenda.

Kerry 'Confident' Israel Will Probe Violence Against Ethiopians

US Secretary of State says he is certain Israel will examine charges of violence in a way that 'honors the values' of Israeli people.

Netanyahu Reportedly Told Kerry: Don't Visit Now

Channel 2 reports John Kerry wanted to visit Israel after the election but Netanyahu told him to wait until coalition is formed.

Iranian Cleric: Kerry Said he Wishes US Had Leader Like Khamenei

Senior cleric says Kerry told Zarif he 'wished US had leader like Iran's supreme leader,' adding 'US, Israel never were so weak.'

Kerry Slams Criticism of Iran Nuclear Deal as 'Hysteria'

In first interview to Israeli media since signing framework deal with Iran, Secretary of State insists critics not looking at facts.

Syrian Opposition Leader Asks for 'Safe Havens' Inside Syria

Syrian National Coalition head meets Kerry, asks the United States to help set up safe havens inside Syria.

Zarif: Anti-Nuclear 'Guru' Netanyahu Has 400 Nukes

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammed Zarif said Wednesday that Israel was the last country to criticize Iran's nuclear program.

Kerry: Deal With Iran 'Closer than Ever'

Secretary of State says the world is "closer than ever" to reaching a nuclear deal with Iran, but work remains to be done.

Kerry and Zarif to Meet in New York

Secretary of State to meet his Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the 2015 nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty conference.

Kerry: US Working Closely with Nepal to Provide Disaster Aid

US Secretary of State sends 'heartfelt sympathies' to the people of Nepal after earthquake, notes Washington is sending rescue team.

Turkey Asks for More Help in Stopping Foreign Fighters

Turkish Foreign Minister appeals for help in cracking down on foreign fighters flooding to join terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

Congressmen: S-300 Will Block US Strike on Nuclear Facilities

Bipartisan letter warns Kerry Russia's sale to Iran will remove US military threat, shows Russia can't be trusted in nuclear talks.

Kerry Urges Lawmakers to Stay Out of Iran talks

Secretary of State John Kerry says lawmakers should "hold their fire" as negotiations with Iran continue.

Kerry: We're There for Our Mideast Allies

The United States will not allow Tehran to run amok and do as it pleases in the Middle East, said Secretary of State John Kerry.

Iran Says the US is Lying About the Nuclear Deal

Hours after announcement, Zarif slams US 'spin' of saying sanctions to be phased out and not dropped at once.

P5+1 Negotiators to Meet with Iran in First-Ever Joint Session

March 31 deadline looms; Kerry cancels return flight to US for last-minute push; Netanyahu warns of 'dangerous accord.'

Kerry: Assad is a 'Brutal Dictator'

One week after saying it would be necessary to negotiate with Syrian President, John Kerry says he is a "brutal dictator".

Rouhani and Kerry Say 'Progress' Made in Nuclear Talks

Iran's President says progress has been made in nuclear talks but some differences remain, as March 31 deadline looms.

Kerry: We're Investigating Alleged Chlorine Attack in Syria

Secretary of State warns Syria of consequences if it is discovered the regime used chlorine gas this week.

Obama Still Has Not Called Netanyahu to Congratulate Him

Kerry makes post-victory call to Netanyahu instead; cold response attributed to declaration against two-state solution.

EU Congratulates Netanyahu, No Word from Obama

EU calls to re-launch peace process, as Obama remains silent and Kerry reportedly avoids questions on Knesset elections.

State Dept.: Assad Will 'Never' be Part of Syria Peace Talks

State Department spokeswoman Jen Psaki seeks to calm the storm caused by Kerry's comments on Syrian president.

Assad Waiting for US 'Actions' After Kerry Calls for Talks

Admission leads Assad to put Kerry on the spot, with Syrian media celebrating Kerry's recognition of 'legitimacy' and 'US-Zionist failure.'

Kerry's Assad Reconciliation Enrages Turkey

Turkey responds furiously after Kerry says US will 'have to negotiate' with Assad, asks 'talks with regime that killed over 200,000?'

Britain: Assad Has No Place in Syria's Future

Britain insists Bashar Al-Assad had no place in Syria's future, after Kerry says Washington will have to negotiate with him.

Kerry: US 'Will Have to Negotiate With Assad' to End Civil War

Obama strategy continues to unravel, as Secretary of State concedes America will have to talk to the Assad regime.

Kerry: Deal with Iran Possible Within Days

Secretary of State says interim deal with Iran is possible if Tehran can show that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.

Obama Administration Reaffirms '2-State Solution' Commitment

Days ahead of Israeli elections, John Kerry says White House remains committed to creating a Palestinian Arab state.

Kerry and Abbas to Meet in Egypt

Secretary of State to meet PA chairman and Jordan's King to discuss the PA's economic crisis.

Kerry: Senators Won't be Able to Change Iran Agreement

Secretary of State claims lawmakers won't be able to change the terms of nuclear agreement with Iran because it won't be legally binding.

Kerry Calls for US 'War Powers' to Strike ISIS

'We simply cannot allow this collection of murderers and thugs to achieve its ambitions,' Kerry tells Congress.

Next Round of Iran Talks to Begin March 15

State Department announces that Kerry will travel to Switzerland next week and meet with his Iranian counterpart.

Kerry Reportedly to Offer Nuclear Umbrella to Gulf States

In apparent admission of allowing Iran nukes, Arab paper reports Kerry to present Saudis with plan to defend against Iranian nuclear attack.

Kerry Won't Watch Netanyahu Congress Speech

Kerry makes known he won't watch speech live as he'll be negotiating with Iran about the very deal Netanyahu is warning against.

Kerry and Zarif Launch New Round of Talks

Secretary of State John Kerry and Iranian Foreign Minister meet in Switzerland as efforts continue to finalize nuclear deal.

Kerry Warns Netanyahu: Don't Reveal Iran Deal Details

Kerry defends Israel against UN bias, but warns Bibi against revealing 'selective details' of the looming nuclear deal with Iran.

Kerry 'Defends' Israel as Netanyahu Readies to Address Congress

US Secretary of State John Kerry in Switzerland Monday engaging in talks with Iran and defending Israel before UN Human Rights Council.

Kerry: Netanyahu 'Welcome to Speak in US'

Secretary of State issues mollifying words, says: 'We don't want to see this turned into some great political football.'

It’s the 6,000 Centrifuges, Stupid

Kerry to Hold Another Meeting with Iranian Counterpart

Secretary of State to travel to Montreux to meet Iranian Foreign Minister ahead a March 31 deadline for agreement on nuclear program.

Steinitz: Maybe Kerry Doesn't Know What We Know

Strategic Affairs Minister fires back after Kerry questions Netanyahu's judgment when it comes to Iran.

Kerry Says There's 'Mutual Interest' with Iran in Defeating ISIS

Secretary of State says Washington and Tehran have a "mutual interest" in defeating ISIS but are not working together.

Kerry: Netanyahu Questioned Interim Deal with Iran and Was Wrong

Secretary of State questions PM Netanyahu's judgment when it comes to Iran, points out he was wrong about interim deal.

In Veiled Jab at Bibi, Kerry Says Iran Deal Critics 'Uninformed'

US Secretary of State's comments follow Netanyahu statement claiming information of looming 'bad deal' which could see Iran go nuclear.

Kerry Meets Iranian Counterpart for More Nuclear Talks

A day after warning that President Obama would not extend nuclear talks with Iran again, Secretary of State meets Iran's Zarif in Geneva.