Hiba Nasr
@HibaNasr
Washington Bureau Chief for @AsharqNews . News not Views. Against gravity .
My interview with @SecBlinken during his visit to Saudi Arabia . asharq.co/pz69h
Macron says France will recognize the State of Palestine.
Fidèle à son engagement historique pour une paix juste et durable au Proche-Orient, j’ai décidé que la France reconnaîtra l’État de Palestine. J’en ferai l’annonce solennelle à l’Assemblée générale des Nations unies, au mois de septembre prochain.…
During my recent visit to Beirut, I stated that Hizballah is “an issue that must be resolved by the Lebanese themselves,” reaffirming a long-standing position of the United States — that Hizballah represents a challenge which only the Lebanese government can address. The United…
‼️ SE Witkoff statement : We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas… We will now consider alternative options to bring the hostages home and try to create a more stable environment for the people of Gaza.
We have decided to bring our team home from Doha for consultations after the latest response from Hamas, which clearly shows a lack of desire to reach a ceasefire in Gaza. While the mediators have made a great effort, Hamas does not appear to be coordinated or acting in good…
Spoke with Iraqi PM Sudani about the recent attacks against oil companies in Iraq, including U.S. companies. We support a prosperous Iraq, free of Iran’s pernicious influence.
. @AymanHsafadi is in town tomorrow and meeting with Secretary Rubio .
As per a State Department official: SE Witkoff will travel to Europe this week for meetings on a wide range of issues, including Gaza, and will continue pushing for a Gaza ceasefire and peace deal.
SCOOP Preparations underway for a landmark visit by the Crown Prince of #Saudi Arabia to Washington DC this Fall. The visit, a first since 2018, will mark a highpoint in US - Saudi relations years after KSA was deemed toxic & dubbed a pariah. It's set to be quite a come back.
Cindy and I are heartbroken by the death of Hosam Saraya. Hosam was an Oklahoman and member of the Druze community who was tragically executed alongside other members of his family in Syria. We are praying for his family, friends, and the entire community as they grieve this…
. @PressSec : The President enjoys a good relationship with the Israeli Prime minister. He was caught off guard by the strike in Damascus and on the church in Gaza , and he spoke with Netanyahu after .
It was an honor to meet with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince @FaisalbinFarhan. We spoke about advancing peace in Sudan, Libya, and the broader region. We also affirmed the critical importance of Red Sea security. The U.S.-Saudi partnership remains vital to resolving regional…
ترمب وجيروم باول: ما القادم بين الرئيس ورئيس الفيدرالي؟ خلاف بين دونالد ترمب وجيروم باول، رئيس الاحتياطي الفيدرالي الذي عيّنه بنفسه. علاقة بدأت بتوافق وانتهت بانتقادات علنية، وسط قرارات فائدة مثيرة للجدل. حلقة جديدة من بودكاست "أميركا بلهجتنا"، تسلط الضوء على تأثير هذا التوتر على…
. @USAMBTurkiye : The international community has largely rallied behind the nascent Syrian government, watching with cautious optimism as it seeks to transition from a legacy of pain to a future of hope. Yet, this fragile ambition is now overshadowed by profound shock..
Very strong statement by @SecRubio from his personal account on #Syria: If authorities in Damascus want to preserve any chance of achieving a unified, inclusive & peaceful Syria free of ISIS and of Iranian control they must help end this calamity by using their security forces…
. @SecRubio on Syria : The rape and slaughter of innocent people which has and is still occuring must end.
