Senior US official
Coverage of Senior US official in the Nexus archive.
- Senior US official pressured Oct. 7 victims to drop restitution case, lawsuit says
A senior US official allegedly pressured victims of the Oct. 7 attacks to drop a restitution case, according to a lawsuit against Palestinian-American businessman Bashar Masri, who denies wrongdoing. The lawsuit claims he used an unnamed government contact to encourage plaintiffs to abandon legal claims.
- U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say
The U.S. is demanding Iran confirm the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping and that Iranian forces are not attacking vessels, amid ongoing strikes between the two nations. A senior U.S. official stated this to NewsNation, as tensions persist around the strategic oil chokepoint.
- US official says Iran deal does not include Lebanon: Report
A senior US official stated that the Iran deal does not include Lebanon, contradicting Iran's claim. The official mentioned ongoing direct talks between Israel and Lebanon and emphasized Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah attacks.
- US official criticises Iran deal hardliners in Washington
A senior US official criticized 'hardliners' in Washington opposing the Iran deal, accusing them of using Iranian state-linked media as fact. The official stated that frozen assets will only be released if Iran meets concessions in upcoming nuclear talks, and the agreement details are expected to be released within 24-48 hours.
- Senior US official says Washington might have 'strong deal' with Iran
A senior US official stated that Washington believes it has a 'strong deal' with Iran, and the US would participate in de-mining the Strait of Hormuz once the agreement is finalized.
- Senior US official: Pending deal ‘leads to’ Washington getting Iran’s enriched uranium
A senior US official states a pending deal would lead to Washington obtaining Iran's enriched uranium. The agreement includes Lebanon but preserves Israel's right to self-defense. Iran's Foreign Minister claims the deal grants Tehran custody in Hormuz.
- Iran deal very close, signing possible in coming days, US official says
A senior U.S. official stated that the United States and Iran are close to finalizing a deal to resolve their conflict, with a possible signing expected in the coming days. The official emphasized that negotiations are in a strong position but cautioned that the agreement is not yet finalized.
- Second wave of US attacks targeting Iran's air defense and radar systems
A second wave of US attacks is targeting Iran's air defense and radar systems, according to a Senior US official who shared the information with Axios.