Demonstrations supporting Putin critic Alexei Navalny held across the country; US condemns 'harsh tactics' by authorities

Blinken calls Pakistani foreign minister to press for ways to 'ensure accountability for convicted terrorist Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh and others responsible'

Appointment comes amid criticism from some who consider him soft on Tehran, appears to indicate seriousness of Biden plans to reenter JCPOA if Iran returns first

Veteran Middle East expert helped negotiate 2015 Iran nuclear accord, 2000 Camp David peace talks; hawks fear he's not fully supportive of Israel

Israeli defense minister raises 'need to deal with Iran’s aggression' in phone call with US counterpart Lloyd Austin, whom he knew when both were still in uniform

Amid efforts to restart talks, Iranian FM insists Washington violated the accord first and therefore must take the first step

Biden's new secretary of state, on his first full day in role, rejects Iranian pressure for Washington to take action first, says process of return will be a long one

The allies' top diplomats discuss Iran, peace efforts in highest level contact yet between Israel and Biden administration

Senate overwhelmingly backs Biden's nominee, week after hearing in which he said US commitment to Israel's security is 'sacrosanct,' backed two-state solution

Leaked comments indicate the prime minister is readying for battle over Biden's insistence on rejoining the nuclear pact, even as Washington says it will hear Israeli concerns