Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs

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Date: 2009-03-17 00:00:00.0 Location: Washington, DC Description: Jeffrey D. Feltman, Acting Assistant Secretary for Near Eastern Affairs State Dept Photo

The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (NEA), headed by Assistant Secretary Jeffrey Feltman, deals with U.S. foreign policy and U.S. diplomatic relations with Algeria, Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen. Regional policy issues that NEA handles include Iraq, Middle East peace, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction, and political and economic reform. -Clickable Map 


Remarks to the Press on Iranian Scientist
Assistant Secretary Crowley (July 13): "Mr. Amiri has been in the United States of his own free will, and he is obviously free to go. In fact, he was scheduled to travel to Iran yesterday, but was unable to make all of the necessary arrangements to reach Iran through transit countries." Full Text»


Secretary Clinton Meets With Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari
Date: 07/13/2010 Description: Secretary Clinton holds a bilateral meeting with Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari, at the Department of State. - State Dept ImageSecretary Clinton (July 13): "I ... offer our sincere condolences for the loss of life suffered in recent attacks against religious pilgrims and security forces in Iraq. But I am confident that Iraqis will not be deterred from working together to build a new future of peace and security for all of their people." Full Text»


Secretary Clinton Meets With Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh
Date: 07/08/2010 Description: Secretary Clinton holds a bilateral meeting with Jordanian Foreign Minister Nasser Judeh, at the Department of State. © State Dept Image by Michael GrossSecretary Clinton (July 8):
"We share a strong commitment to achieving a comprehensive peace in the Middle East based on the two-state solution that provides all of the people in the region the chance to pursue their full God-given potential in security and dignity." Full Text»


Remarks by President Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu in Joint Press Availability
Date: 07/06/2010 Location: Washington, DC Description: President Obama's Meets with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. © White House ImagePresident Obama (July 6):
"We had an extensive discussion about the prospects for Middle East peace. I believe that Prime Minister Netanyahu wants peace. I think he’s willing to take risks for peace." Full Text» White House Blog»


Remarks by the President at Signing of the Iran Sanctions Act
Date: 07/01/2010 Location: Washington, DC Description: President Obama at Signing of the Iran Sanctions Act. © White House ImagePresident Obama (July 1):
"For years, the Iranian government has violated its commitments, defied United Nations Security Council resolutions, and forged ahead with its nuclear program -- all while supporting terrorist groups and suppressing the aspirations of the Iranian people. Full Text»