John Kerry

Hagel: U.S. will maintain military presence in Gulf to deter Iran

The United States will maintain a robust military presence in the Persian Gulf to deter Iran, U.S. Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel said, although military action would be a last resort to keep Iran from getting a nuclear bomb.

Kerry: No separate U.S. plan

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry denied reports that he is ready to introduce a U.S. peace plan for Israelis and Palestinians.

Palestinians down on U.S. role in peace talks

Following the announcement of thousands of new housing units to be built in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem, Palestinian officials said the United States is not interested in brokering the current talks.

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