Mike Waltz

Pahlavi remains Iran’s main opposition figure, lack of US backing causing failure at regime change

Reza Pahlavi emerged as the most visible candidate to lead a post-regime Iran, but US resistance, donor frustration, and opposition divisions have weakened his campaign.

Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi speaks to the press as he takes part in a roundtable discussion regarding the situation in Iran at the Dutch parliament in The Hague on July 6, 2026; illustrative.
(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

Iran to halt attacks as long as US maintains latest pause, Iranian source says

Newly appointed  Senior Policy Advisor at the US Mission to the United Nations Ellie Cohanim with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz.

Iran-born Ellie Cohanim joins US UN Mission as senior policy advisor, UN ambassador announces

Members of the United Nations Security Council vote during at a United Nations Security Council meeting on a Hormuz resolution at UN headquarters in New York City, US, April 7, 2026.

US-proposed Iran resolution at UN faces likely vetoes from China, Russia


US envoy Waltz raises doubts over electing Chile's Bachelet as next UN leader

A new United Nations secretary-general will be elected this year for a five-year term starting on January 1, 2027.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet attends her final news conference before the end of her mandate at the UN in Geneva, Switzerland, August 25, 2022.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revokes US entry privileges for senior Iranian officials and their families, citing human rights abuses.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing titled "US Policy Towards Venezuela", on Capitol Hill in Washington, January 28, 2026.

'F*** you, Ted': Senator Cruz, Trump clash over midterm fears, impeachment threats

Leaked recordings from two private donor meetings show the Republican Senator sharply criticizing President Trump’s tariff policies and Vice President JD Vance’s foreign policy views.

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz speaks at the Republican Jewish Coalition conference on October 31, 2025.

US to UN: 'All options on the table' as Washington backs Iranian people

Washington backed Iran’s people at the UN as it signaled readiness to act.

United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Iran at the request of the United States at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., January 15, 2026.

UN Security Council to meet Monday over US action in Venezuela

The US military action overnight constitutes "a dangerous precedent," Guterres' spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said in a statement.

Samuel Reinaldo Moncada Acosta, Permanent Representative of Venezuela to the United Nations, addresses a Security Council meeting to discuss 'ongoing US aggression' against the country, at UN headquarters in New York City, US, December 23, 2025.

President Herzog meets with US's UN ambassador Walz to discuss Israel-Gaza peace implementation

The meeting, which Israel’s UN representative Danny Danon was also present for, took place at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Mike Walz, the United States Ambassador to the United Nations met with President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

‘This is significant’: Danon says Waltz’s Israel visit reflects Washington’s commitment to region

“Ambassador Waltz chose Israel and Jordan in order to better understand the on-the-ground realities.

Mike Waltz and UN Ambassador Danny Danon observe at the US military base in Kiryat Gat on November 9, 2025.

Waltz in Israel signals a new order for Gaza as UNRWA wins big General Assembly vote - analysis

Waltz’s first major foreign trip since taking office is more than a symbolic gesture; it is the operational rollout of the Trump administration’s Gaza plan.

Mike Waltz and UN Ambassador Danny Danon observe at the US military base in Kiryat Gat on November 9, 2025.

Mike Waltz receives warm welcome in Israel as he takes new role as US ambassador to UN

Mike Waltz crossed into Israel for his first visit as the US Ambassador to the UN, following his visit to Jordan.

US Ambassador Mike Waltz meets with Danny Danon as the American official tours Israel.

US envoy to UN Mike Waltz to make first visit to Israel in December

Waltz will meet senior government and security officials, tour border areas, and receive regional briefings at the invitation of Israel’s UN envoy Danny Danon.

US Ambassador to United Nations Michael Waltz speaks with Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations Danny Danon, at UN headquarters in New York, US, November 17, 2025.