'We still have hope,' Miami-Dade mayor says as desperate search for survivors continues; governor demands 'timely' explanation for disaster; 4 confirmed dead, 159 unaccounted for

Letter from 73 representatives calls on US president to recognize settlements as illegal and West Bank as occupied, and to consistently condemn sides for harming peace

President will present Israel's positions on Iran and the nuclear deal, Gaza Strip and Syria when he meets with Biden at White House

Washington insists that Ebrahim Raisi's ascension won't set back prospects of reviving faltering 2015 pact, but incoming Iranian leader has already rejected some key US demands

Press secretary Jen Psaki says real decision-maker in Iran 'is the supreme leader -- that was the case before the election, is the case today'

In first press conference since win, president-elect says he is a 'defender of human rights' when asked about involvement in 1988 mass executions

Supreme leader now looks to close Vienna talks and have sanctions lifted, while moderates can still be blamed for concessions to West

Outgoing Israeli president to make Washington trip before ending seven-year term on July 7

Team headed by intelligence chief Majed Faraj meets with CIA counterparts to discuss maintaining calm in West Bank amid latest Gaza violence

WSJ says defense systems to be removed from Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan and Saudi Arabia; Pentagon says will maintain ability to quickly return forces if necessary