Top officials reportedly start discussions without the US president, with no conclusions reached at end of initial meeting

Robert O'Brien disputes account of briefing in which lawmakers were reportedly told that Moscow is trying to get president re-elected

National security adviser warns Palestinians that resurgence of anti-Jewish hatred around the world means more Jews will immigrate to Israel and West Bank

National security adviser Meir Ben-Shabbat, Emirati ambassador to Washington said to have had talks in December on Tehran, non-aggression pact between Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem

'We're not timing anything based on domestic politics' of the two sides, says Robert O'Brien, confirming Israeli reports that Trump administration may release proposal within weeks

Defense Secretary Esper says street demonstrations in Tehran show Iranian people want 'better government — a different regime,' but denies that is Washington's policy

Esmail Ghaani warns US, but also says 'be patient'; US national security adviser O'Brien says retaliation by Iran would be 'poor decision'; Tehran asks UN to condemn attack

Robert O'Brien tells Meir Ben-Shabbat that 'common interests between Israel and Arab states... have made new regional partnerships possible to counter Iran'

Appointment of Robert C. O'Brien, special presidential envoy for hostage affairs at the State Department, announced on Twitter