Antony Blinken

Blinken:

'Russia could invade Ukraine before the night is over'

Secretary of State on NBC News: Russian forces in place for major aggression against Ukraine.

Blinken cancels meeting with Russian Foreign Minister

Secretary of State says he will no longer meet with Russian Foreign Minister in Geneva.

Blinken welcomes Bennett's visit to Bahrain

Secretary of State: Bennett's Bahrain visit another important step towards a better tomorrow for the Middle East.

Blinken: Australia 'remade' my stepfather after the Holocaust

US Secretary of State says America and Australia are 'mates for life', cites his father-in-law's experiences there after the Holocaust.

Blinken:

'Russia could invade Ukraine at any time'

Secretary of State reiterates that Americans who remain in Ukraine should leave now.

Blinken speaks to Foreign Minister Yair Lapid

Secretary of State says "strong U.S.-Israel bilateral relationship is important in the face of common challenges".

Blinken speaks to PA chairman Abbas

Secretary of State stresses need for PA reform, reaffirms support for two-state solution.

42 Congress members slam UN committee of inquiry on Israel

Bipartisan group pens letter calling on Blinken to defund new "outrageous and unjust" permanent UNHRC commission targeting Israel.

Blinken: North Korea’s tests are 'profoundly destabilizing'

Secretary of State blasts North Korea after it conducts yet another test-firing of hypersonic missile.

Israeli singer Keren Peles on Blinken's 'playlist'

Keren Peles: "I am filled with so much gratitude. I was so moved after hearing the news."

US lawmakers: Add Israel to Visa Waiver Program

Group of Senators sign letter urging Israel’s addition to the US Visa Waiver Program.

Sec. Blinken appoints new Holocaust adviser

Former EU Ambassador Stuart E. Eizenstat is appointed as Special Adviser on Holocaust Issues

Report: Blinken discussed Indonesia-Israel normalization

Secretary of State reportedly discussed possibility of Indonesia normalizing ties with Israel in meetings with officials in Jakarta.

Morocco and Israel mark one year since normalization

Foreign Ministers of Israel and Morocco and Secretary of State Blinken hold video conference to mark first anniversary of normalization.

Blinken: No plans for in-person Biden-Putin meeting

US Secretary of State says there are no plans for an in-person meeting between the two leaders over Russian troop buildup on Ukraine border.

US, foreign leaders hold virtual meeting to discuss Omicron

Ministers discuss initial scientific findings, efforts to accelerate end of COVID-19 pandemic.

Blinken cuts trip short following COVID-19 scare

Secretary of State cuts weeklong trip short after member of traveling press pool tests positive for COVID-19.

Lapid to Blinken: Sanctions on Iran must not be lifted

Foreign Minister speaks to US Secretary of State on the efforts to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear threshold state.

Gantz meets US Secretary of State Blinken

Defense Minister stresses need for measures to stop Iran’s nuclear program and its regional aggression.

US places new sanctions on Iran for human rights abuses

Sanctions come as renewed talks on Iran's nuclear program make no progress.

Blinken: Iran isn't serious, the US has other options

Secretary of State criticizes Iran after latest round of talks: They're not serious about doing what’s necessary to return to compliance.

Blinken urged Bennett to halt 'settlement activity'

State Department spokesperson says that Secretary of State urged PM to refrain from unilateral steps during their conversation.

Sec. of State Blinken not optimistic about Iran nuclear talks

US Secretary of State speaks of resumed nuclear talks in Vienna, says Iran still has a chance to turn things around.

Source reveals: Controversy in Bennett-Blinken conversation

Diplomatic source: Vast majority of conversation between PM Bennett, US Sec. Blinken, focused on Iran; solution is not to allow blackmail.

Bennett: Iran is using 'nuclear blackmail' in negotiations

In conversation with US Sec. of State Blinken, PM Bennett calls for 'immediate cessation' of talks, harsher steps against Iran.

Defense Minister to fly to US for last-minute talks on security

Defense Min. Gantz to hold series of meetings on 'security issues' with top US officials.

Qatar to act as US diplomatic representative in Afghanistan

The United States and Qatar have reached an agreement for Qatar to represent American diplomatic interests in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan.

Blinken on Iran: Diplomacy is still the best way

Secretary of State says there’s still a window through which Iran can come back to nuclear talks.

Israel and the United States are heading for a diplomatic breakdown

You begin to see the gradual erosion of US-Israel relations, one poisonous drip at a time. Op-ed.

Greenblatt: "Settlements aren't the reason there's no peace"

Trump's envoy to the region responds to Blinken's remarks to Defense Minister Gantz. "Biden Admin should not fall into same old traps!"

Blinken speaks to Emirati, Indian and Israeli Foreign Ministers

Discussion focuses on expanding economic and political cooperation in the Middle East and Asia.

Diplomatic source: Lapid misled Americans

Lapid acted independently from Bennett and misled the Americans. The US intends to reopen its consulate for the PA in Jerusalem.

Israeli official: US made clear its opposition to 'settlements'

Senior Israeli official said the US made clear to Israel its opposition to building on land that Palestinian Arabs want for a future state.

Blinken: US doesn't support efforts to normalize ties with Syria

Secretary of State: There will be no efforts to normalize relations with Assad until there is progress in the political process.

Blinken: We're prepared to turn to other options regarding Iran

"We are getting close to a point at which returning to compliance with the JCPOA will not in and of itself recapture the benefits."

Lapid: Israel reserves right to act in any way against Iran

US Secretary of State holds a press conference with Lapid and UAE Foreign Minister at Dept. of State.

State Department Official:

US pressing Israel on opening of consulate for PA in Jerusalem

US continues to push to reopen consulate for Palestinian Authority in Jerusalem. Nuclear deal with Tehran and the US in discussion.

Report:

Biden administration to press Israel to limit trade with China

Report: US Secretary of State expected to ask Yair Lapid to limit Israel's trade ties with China.

'We pledge to act, every day, so that history is not repeated'

US Secretary of State Blinken issues remarks on 80th anniversary of Babi Yar Massacre.

Blinken: The ball remains in Iran's court

Secretary of State warns again: Time running out for Iran to return to the 2015 nuclear deal.

Blinken urges more Arab countries to normalize ties with Israel

Secretary of State on anniversary of Abraham Accords: We want to widen the circle of peaceful diplomacy.

US conditions only small part of Egypt aid on human rights

US to make available $300 million in aid for Egypt, $170 million of which will be released without conditions.

U.S. to reassess Pakistan ties due to alleged Taliban backing

Antony Blinken said that while Pakistan's policy with regards to Afghanistan was unclear, it had harbored senior Taliban members.

Blinken warns: U.S. close to giving up on Iran deal

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken says the nuclear deal was in peril of getting nixed due to Iran's repeated infractions.

Lapid to meet Blinken in Washington

Foreign Minister announces plans to visit Washington in October to meet US Secretary of State.

State Dep staff ask Blinken to fire employee with offensive blog

Letter by over 70 Jewish staff members of State Department decries colleague's blog that contains hateful statements about Jews.

Blinken on Afghanistan: A new diplomatic mission has begun

Secretary of State calls on Taliban to live up to its commitments now that US troops have pulled out of Afghanistan.

Israelis to be exempted from US visas soon?

State Department spokesman says Secretary of State and PM Bennett agreed on the importance of Israel's inclusion in Visa Waiver Program.

'I bring from Israel a new spirit'

Secretary of State meets Prime Minister Bennett: Our commitment to Israel will always be unshakable.

US to give PA half a million COVID vaccines

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces Biden Administration to ship 500,000 vaccine doses to PA. 'We are pleased to help lives.'

Report: Blinken was warned last month about collapse of Kabul

State Department cable last month warned top officials of the potential collapse of Kabul after US withdrawal from Afghanistan.

Blinken: We regret Poland's adoption of restitution law

Secretary of State reiterates US concerns over law restricting claims on Jewish property looted from Polish Jewry during the Holocaust.

Blinken: This is manifestly not Saigon

Secretary of State defends Biden’s decision to withdraw American troops from Afghanistan.

US welcomes Lapid's historic visit to Morocco

Blinken: Lapid’s trip is significant for Israel, Morocco, and the broader region.

US concerned over Polish restitution law

Secretary of State Antony Blinken urges Polish President not to sign law restricting process for Holocaust survivors and their families.

Israeli to serve as State Department’s Energy Security adviser

Blinken appoints Amos Hochstein, born and raised in Israel, to serve as the State Department’s Senior Advisor for Energy Security.

Blinken: Iran will be punished for attack on oil tanker

US Secretary of State says the world cannot allow "impunity" to Iran following attack on Israeli-managed tanker.

US blasts Iran for attack on Israeli-managed oil tanker

Blinken vows 'appropriate response' to Iranian drone attack on Israeli-managed ship which killed two crew members.

US, Israel to work together to investigate attack on ship

State Department on Blinken-Lapid conversation: They agreed to work with the United Kingdom, Romania, and other international partners.

Blinken: Talks with Iran cannot go on indefinitely

Secretary of State: We're committed to diplomacy, but this process cannot go on indefinitely. The ball remains in Iran's court.