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United States faces crossroads in Iraq as new prime minister is appointed - analysis

However, as the US seeks to put on a positive face regarding the incoming prime minister, the US is also announcing new rewards for information on several key Iraqi militia leaders.

A boy holds an Iraqi flag near the Iranian embassy during a gathering following the announcement of a ceasefire between Iran and the United States, in Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2026.
Then-vice president of the Islamic Republic of Iran Masoumeh Ebtekar delivers a speech during the opening session of the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) at Le Bourget, near Paris, France, November 30, 2015.

US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy

People hold signs featuring images of Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran's last shah and an Iranian opposition figure, during a protest against the Iranian government, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in front of the Iranian embassy in London, Britain, April 4, 2026.

Iranians rally outside US embassies worldwide, urge continued pressure on Tehran

A general view of Riyadh city during the early hour of evening at Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 28, 2025.

Iranian drone attack on US embassy in Riyadh more destructive than initially revealed - report


Biden to talk up Jerusalem consulate, but no announcement expected

The Palestinians will also be a topic of discussion, and Russia’s war on Ukraine comes up in all of the prime minister’s conversations with Western leaders, the source added.

 US President Joe Biden delivers remarks as first lady Jill Biden stands next to him, after paying respects and meeting with victims, family, first responders and law enforcement who were affected by the mass shooting committed by a gunman authorities say was motivated by racism.

US visa applications of thousands of Israelis postponed till 2023

Following a backlog of requests, which have piled up for the past two years following COVID-19 restrictions, all US embassies are "facing challenges" with Visas, the embassy said.

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US ambassador moving into new Jerusalem residence

The new US ambassador's residence is off of Jerusalem’s Emek Refaim Street. Previous ambassadors lived in a large home in Herzliya.

 The new US Ambassador's residence on Emek Refaim

Yael Feldboy, US Embassy in Israel's legendary media adviser, passes away

During Feldboy's 27 years at the embassy, she worked with 12 US ambassadors and met several US secretaries of state and presidents.

YAEL FELDBOY, flanked by US Embassy spokeswoman Valerie O’Brien (left) and deputy chief of mission Leslie Tsou, displays the Secretary of State’s Career Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished service.

US diplomats return to Kyiv embassy on first visit since invasion

The move is the latest step toward the resumption of a full US presence in Kyiv.

Charge d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Ukraine Kristina Kvien speaks to the media in Lviv, Ukraine February 15, 2022.

US pulls out most staff from Ukraine embassy over fears of Russian invasion

A senior State Department official said the Biden administration would continue diplomatic efforts to "ensure that Ukraine does not become a war zone."

 A view shows the Gozhsky training ground during military exercises held by the armed forces of Russia and Belarus in the Grodno region, Belarus, February 12, 2022.

US tells diplomats' families to leave Ukraine, weighs troop options

"Military action by Russia could come at any time," the US Embassy said in a statement.

 A view shows the U.S. embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine January 24, 2022

Bennett coalition set for post-budget clashes

Post-budget clashes within the Bennett-Lapid coalition include those over settlements, the US consulate, Benjamin Netanyahu, religious reform, and more.

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett at the cabinet meeting, November 7, 2021.

Israel must stand strong against reopening of US consulate - editorial

The budget passed on Friday, and on Saturday night Bennett and Lapid both emphasized that they are opposed to reopening the consulate.

A worker hangs a road sign directing to the U.S. embassy, in the area of the U.S. consulate in Jerusalem, May 7, 2018.

Bennett: There’s no room in Jerusalem for a US consulate for Palestinians

The Biden administration has promised the PA it will reopen the consulate-general but has to make good on that pledge.

 US PRESIDENT Joe Biden and Prime Minister Naftali Bennett shake hands during a meeting at the White House in August.