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almonitor | CIA director visited Saudi Arabia, aired 'frustration' over Iran, Syria thaw, 7 Apr
... Speaking on condition of anonymity, a US official confirmed the trip to Al-Monitor. "Director Burns traveled to Saudi Arabia where he met with intelligence counterparts and country leaders on issues of shared interest," the US official said.

The official did not disclose the exact day of the trip but said that Burns discussed intelligence cooperation, especially in the area of counterterrorism. The CIA director met the country's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday....

by Cat on Sun Apr 9th, 2023 at 01:52:16 AM EST
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CIA complained US was blindsided by Saudi outreach to Syria and Iran: Report | MEE |

Burns' comments challenge the US's official line that Saudi Arabia kept it informed of its talks with Iran to restore diplomatic relations.

"The Saudis did keep us informed about these talks that they were having, just as we keep them informed on our engagements," White House spokesman John Kirby said last month.

US officials have been quick to point out that they publicly supported dialogue between Iran and Saudi Arabia long before Beijing brokered the rapprochement.

CIA's Burns reaffirmed intelligence cooperation on Saudi Arabia visit - US official

The director reinforced our commitment to intelligence cooperation especially in areas of counterterrorism.

Yeah ... to root out jihadists, Mujahideen, Wahhabism preaching, etc. etc. 😂 😂

'Sapere aude'

by Oui (Oui) on Sun Apr 9th, 2023 at 04:14:32 AM EST
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