CIA

Iran unwilling to make nuclear concessions, CIA director warns, citing US intel - report

According to Axios, US President Donald Trump was among the officials warned in a series of meetings leading up to Trump's announcement of a deal between Washington and Tehran.

|ByGOLDIE KATZ
CIA Director John L. Ratcliffe speaks as US President Donald Trump (L) looks on during a news conference in James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House on April 06, 2026 in Washington, DC.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards Air Force One, after attending Game 3 of the NBA Finals, at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, June 8, 2026.

Trump says agreement with Iran approved by all parties involved, including Israel, cancels strikes

The MOU would extend the ceasefire for 60 days, including in Lebanon, during which time nuclear negotiations would be held, according to an Axios report.

|ByDANYA SAPERSTEIN, AMICHAI STEIN
(Illustrative) Gold bars of different sizes are displayed at the Austrian Gold and Silver Refinery (Oegussa) in Vienna, Austria, on February 3, 2026. European and Asian stock markets struggled for direction February 4, 2026.

Ex-CIA official stole $40 million in gold bars from agency, prosecutors allege

Rush, a Virginia resident, held a senior management position in the CIA, which came with top secret-level security clearance.

|ByMAYA ZANGER-NADIS
An illustration of the CIA and Iranian flags.

CIA knows Iran's real power center while Washington pretends otherwise - opinion

Now, after 47 years, the CIA, in coordination with Mossad, may have assumed responsibility for a campaign against the Islamic Republic in pursuit of what many describe as a “new Middle East.”

|ByERFAN FARD

COVID-19 virus likely originated from lab leak, CIA says

The newly appointed CIA chief, John Ratcliffe, noted last week that one of his priorities would be assessing the origins of the pandemic.

JANUARY 27, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
A man wearing a face mask walks past an image of a virus November 24, 2020. Oldham, United Kingdom.

NYT reveals stealthy role of CIA director in Gaza hostage, ceasefire deal

Towing the line between diplomat and intelligence agent, Burns's trips to the region are shrouded under a cloak of mystery.

JANUARY 22, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 30, 2024.

The new CIA director and the Tehran regime headache - opinion

Currently, with Trump inaugurating his second term, prioritizing the CIA's challenges regarding Iran is crucial.

JANUARY 21, 2025ByERFAN FARD
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's expected nominee for CIA Director John Ratcliffe appears for a Senate Intelligence confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on January 15, 2025 in Washington, DC

Trump announces sweeping first-day executive orders and record declassifications

Classified documents regarding the assassinations of JFK, RFK, and MLK are to be released. Trump added that "other topics of great interest" will have classified records declassified.

JANUARY 20, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a rally the day before he is scheduled to be inaugurated for a second term, in Washington, U.S., January 19, 2025.

CIA chief leaves Qatar as hostage talks fail to make progress - Washington Post

Current progress in the talks remains stuck for the time being, as the two sides remain at an impasse over a couple of Israeli demands.

DECEMBER 20, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Director of the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency William Burns. (Illustrative)

CIA director William Burns heads to Qatar for hostage deal talks, sources tell the 'Post'

This comes with reports that a hostage deal could come in a month.

DECEMBER 17, 2024ByAMICHAI STEIN, REUTERS
CIA Director William J. Burns departs a classified briefing with members of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 30, 2024.

Judge denies release of CIA analyst charged with leaking Israel's Iran retaliation plans - report

Asif William Rahman was arrested by the FBI in Cambodia in November and was charged with disclosing classified documents, pleading not guilty to violating the Espionage Act.

DECEMBER 15, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Seal of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and Iran's flag are seen in this illustration, July 21, 2022.

CIA official arrested in Cambodia for classified doc. leak on Israel retaliation on Iran - report

CIA official Asif W. Rahman held top-secret security clearance and had access to sensitive information, the New York Times reported.

NOVEMBER 13, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The Qader cruise missile is seen during the annual military parade in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2024.

New mini-hostage deal on table that would pause Gaza war

The proposed deal would see Hamas releasing eight hostages in exchange for dozens of Palestinian prisoners.

OCTOBER 29, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director Bill Burns is interviewed by Roula Khalaf, editor of the Financial Times, as part of the FT Weekend festival in London, Britain September 7, 2024.

Mossad chief Barnea to meet Burns in Doha to renew hostage talks

Hamas officials have also stated that they are sending representatives for talks in Doha.

OCTOBER 24, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF, HANNAH SARISOHN, JOANIE MARGULIES
Mossad chief David Barnea seen during a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum, May 5, 2024