US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Hamas chief's killing; US ties with Asia | Full interview

The United States was not aware of or involved in the killing of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Iran, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday (Jul 31) in an exclusive interview with CNA's Teresa Tang in Singapore.
Blinken is visiting Singapore as part of a tour of Asia that also includes Laos, the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan and Mongolia.
In the interview, he spoke on the impact of Haniyeh's killing, the United States' ties with Asia, as well as his message to the next president of the United States regarding Asia. Read: cna.asia/3A5Vlr2
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[@junkman888]

Blinken has zero credibility

[@CarlJohnson-qe2pe]

0000000000000000000

[@knucklehead4787]

in order to continue the occupation extensively, the assassination's was arranged.

[@samuelross9884]

Can we trust YOU?

[@pumpkindiamond994]

Yeah he is pathetic.

[@tclim5507]

He is a war monger and without any diplomacy…😤

[@yammoj1230]

His first 15 second response tells the story. Study his face not the words.

[@GloryMhango-yr9qp]

😂😂😂

[@samanthagarbettcharles4205]

Yeh he said we had nothing to do with it ,that means we did...war criminal ..

[@cynthiahall2379]

I can't. He repulses me that much.

[@GoodSamaritan1972]

He looks so distraught😂

[@ali1950ify]

Il jouit de joie...... Ils ignorent ce qui les attend.. ..

[@sitihawakamis6735]

Never try to listen and understand this liar..

[@katong1953]

A lizard in suit.

[@aliekamara7992]

John McCain warned us about Anthony Blinkin

[@victorseger6044]

@@aliekamara7992 yes he certainly did..

[@katong1953]

Singapore must stay as far away from Blinken as possible. Today (1 Aug 2024), the Sraits Times' front page carries a report of Singapore and the US signing a nuclear cooperation agreement. Singapore may say the agreement would enable the transfer of nuclear technology from the US to Singapore, but what's in it for the US? Forcing Singapore, like it forced Austrslia, to buy nuclear submarines? And is Singapore going to build a nuclear power plant without the people's consent? Singapore is too small to afford a nuclear accident. We are in for trouble.

[@oldskool1979]

The US was not involved is like saying Santa Clause doesnt do christmas....

[@myhanslombard]

​@@Nine_9s lmao my thoughts

[@molopyane]

@@Nine_9s actually it did!!

[@FopaSado]

Si j'étais à la place des millitaires américains en Syrie et en Irak, je commencerais à faire mes bagages apres cette annonce car ce qui les attend dans les jours avenir c'est l'enfer.

[@Gallowglass7]

Mossad are very, very capable. Iran is littered with spies and informers. There's a reason Mossad is one of the top best spy agenies

[@SaintOwO]

DID YOU JUST SAY SANTA CLAUSE? GIVE ME MY PRESENTS WHICH I HAVE BEEN SECRETLY WRITING IN MY CHRISTMAS TREES ALL THESE YEARS. GOD DAMN. GIVE ME MY PRESENTS

[@georgeblackley6028]

I'm not surprised he looks worried.

[@ferrari_car_driverlaferrar6574]

He's not worry he's under stress to get more bullshit out of his mouth.😂😂😂

[@ralphfonseca9303]

Yes he says ceasefire is crucial, BUT, his buddy Netanyahu doesnt seem to agree with him, ha ha ha

[@maddanjohan6286]

that is his real BOSS.

[@rare_addictive]

Blinken: We can't criticize our puppet master!

[@THEFALLGUY2.0]

Acting like he didnt know in advance

[@jasperchance3382]

Like you know anything. LOL!

[@BlueRaven-q2x]

@@jasperchance3382 Maybe they do.

[@jasperchance3382]

@@BlueRaven-q2x talk is cheap

[@victorseger6044]

​@@jasperchance3382 so you're defending Blinkin ? Of course he knew in advance..you think he's going tell you that he didn't ? O wait he did say he didn't know.. which is BS.. try and keep up Skippy

[@jasperchance3382]

@@victorseger6044 fact is, we don't know. Maybe, probably, who knows? Does Israel need to inform others?

[@RobertJackson437]

This is really embarrassing for Iran

[@littlejoshy1174]

Third world country expect nothing less

[@EugenioAviraneta]

Iran can't provide security to it's associated.

[@flicker9923]

Not really when Israel and US are masters of assassination

[@egoless4762]

Time will tell. Depending on their reaction.

[@Geopolitic-n8g]

Lets hope Iran doesn't fight back or the USA has to jump for isreal to stop it Again

[@faridamazhar5114]

Blinken doesn’t even admit that hinaya’s death is a set back for peace. This is the result of Biden / Blinken failed policies!

[@SaintOwO]

Trump would have said Abu bakr smile honey honey is dead. He died like a dog. He was crying in the hotel. I called him and said don't cry honey honey. I wouldn't have cried. Cry baby honey honey. He just wouldn't stop crying.😂😂😂

[@iMeanWell857]

@@SaintOwO what’s your point?

[@CarolMcCormack-lq4wd]

My God he is ageing by the day.The stress of telling so many lies.It shows in his face i can only imagine what his soul looks like.

[@mahmoodmohammed1679]

I just can't fathom what he response would've been if it was netanyahu who was killed...

[@bashir-ahmedebrahim1821]

Funny how anything that points to Israel, they seem to know nothing about, but when it's their enemies, they immediately know how to pinpoint the blame 😅

[@DaveSmith-pm2yq]

If Blinken would have a spine this war would have never started. If he would have a spine now, he would be able to intimidate Hamsa into returning the hostages for a ceasefire.

[@sandymcpartlon9972]

Netanyahu, Putin, Iran arranged Hamas strike for Putin's birthday, October 7. USA w Blinken is a diplomatic negotiator meeting w Middle East leaders.

[@Lynn-i2w]

It’s Israel that is the problem.

[@glennmandigo6069]

@@Lynn-i2w No, it's Iran that's the problem

[@anonymoushuman8962]

@@glennmandigo6069no it’s Israel’s mere existence

[@rachael_grey]

​@anonymoushuman8962 It's Israel's belligerence, racism, and greed.

[@dreammagicentertainm]

Blinken is a political comedian 😅😂😊

[@chanking7520]

No, Its embarrassing for the US. It has allowed a madman to continue with impunity to violate other nations sovereign spaces and carry out blatant criminal activities in violation of all international laws over and over again, and then threatens that they stand with Shitrahell so as to intimidate those nations from responding.

[@shahzikhan5132]

" THEY ARE CALLING IT AN ASSASSINATION " Really? What should they call it ?

[@Iqbal-ln2ii]

He doesn't say anything about Israel should had not killed the Palestinian leader and Israel is wrong doing so

[@iMeanWell857]

Simple…

[@InshiraRafaideen]

Biggest lier 🤮

[@dave0051]

This weak administration has led us to the brink of WW3.

[@ferrari_car_driverlaferrar6574]

Not really all these bullshit countries don't the weapons to fight a serious war beside the USA.

[@manhuntify]

Ceasefire after killing 40 Thousands and injured more than 100K Palestinian.What do we aspect and just let things happened w/o any affiliation.With noboby to blame.This is absurd.

[@Assontwohorses]

I noticed, he did not say, It is "vital" for Israel to exist in peace and security!

[@BencerCourt123]

Blinken is a dual citizen with utmost loyalty only to the country that its Prime Minister came from Polish descendent.

[@bigdslots998]

If i was Iran i would stay put and not go further into conflict as the USA is nobody to mess with. NATO backing as well. Bring peace to the middle east. Stop the killing of Palestinians. Stop the killing of innocent people especially children. Our God and the Lord of the worlds would never want death to anyone. Bring Peace and Prosperity to everyone around our world. God bless everyone be safe bell well. Sending prayers 🙏🙏🙏

[@hamkaling4458]

Since day 1 is on 1945

[@IFUNOUNO2]

Day one was in the year 63 AD

[@hamkaling4458]

@@IFUNOUNO2 too long ago

[@IFUNOUNO2]

@hamkaling4458 who says ? YOU ? GTFO

[@samueleborn9909]

@@IFUNOUNO2 that time is so far in the past it’s completely irrelevant. No one who lived then even has living grandchildren.

[@IFUNOUNO2]

@samueleborn9909 who says, " YOU ? Quit telling us who we are, where we are from, and what we believe.... JUDEA IS OUR ANCESTRAL HOMELAND AND WEVE BEEN THERE ALL ALONG MUPPET

[@wangjim5839]

He claims that he's unaware! And as the US Secretary Of State, that's the worst lie of the century!

[@4evaavfc]

Hamas and their Iranian masters are very saddening. I hope the Iranians get a better government than the oppressive one they have.

[@nouriaasrorova8986]

Let israil have a better leader instead what you have now. Blinkin is a liar

[@flicker9923]

Go and learn about the history of Iran! Stop being a tool!

[@lunalunera5ty1t]

Iran needs to change the supremacy of religion and the Ayatollah shouldn't be the main figure. By the way, no one tries to kill the Ayatollah. Nevertheless, Israel taking Iran is not the solution and it will destroy the idea of an Iranian renaissance.

[@botman7409]

All you know about Iran is from Hollywood and CNN

[@kabelomorapa1482]

​​@@lunalunera5ty1tI dont think engaging iran through military is a good idea.. Bcz Russian declared iran and belarus as no go zone for nazis..US is Israel command headquarters but.. Should they help israel fight iran would be the worst mistake they will ever make since their creation

[@wyosundancer]

So shameful that the first concern is Palestinians, who murdered hundreds of Israelis and kidnapped hundreds of Israelis.

[@PersonLivingLife]

And it isn’t shameful for you, supporting israel who killed over 39,000 palestinians? 39000 people killed in less than a year… Any loss of life is sad, but comparing 100s to 39000 is crazy.

[@adnanmahmood8398]

Does a thief have "self defense rights" on stolen land??? Would you take it if someone steals your home and kills you kids?

[@katmandu0]

he has aged 20 years after becoming SOS.

[@Shaiktaufiq666]

This guy's back of all Israel actions if US not support Israel don't do such criminal activities on other countries

[@robertfrank9228]

FJB and war mongers

[@irenadiva01]

This guy sugarcoats EVERYTHING

[@khutsod1]

This man went to university to study on ‘how to lie through your teeth’

[@moneypromusic4419]

And graduate with the highest honors and the recipient of the magna-con-lie award 😂

[@jfakoggl]

'Putting a clown in a castle doesn't make him a King, it just makes the castle a circus'

[@djibicisse]

Damn embarrassing for Iran Russia China alliance

[@bolajiayoola5179]

You seeing that way but it’s showing how desperate G word enabler and the client are.

[@djibicisse]

@@bolajiayoola5179 yup so embarrassing for them m

[@TambaNtambu]

Trust, this forking disappointing from this Ali This is too much

[@chernorsierrayjalloh6164]

Russia and China has Leadership, not like America and it's proxy countries. They are very very diplomatic!

[@djibicisse]

@@TambaNtambu yes so embarrassing for Irani Agree with u

[@alrosano5786]

He not in his position by accident!

[@issasesay7879]

Blinken is a war criminal

[@渡辺奈美子-o1i]

His words sound hollow, telling nothing.

[@ghumtasarfaraj2951]

Shame on Iran 🇮🇷

[@SumayaAhmed-bd9zl]

For what?

[@michaelgnit8476]

I'm personally fed up with Israel and American excuses, enough.

[@DaveB25]

This Traitor always saying one thing and doing the opposite.

[@patriot267]

Is anyone else tired of politicians saying "WE, the American people? If it were really up to the AMERICAN people, we would vote for smaller government and overeach. These people are insane.

[@graphicventures]

What can you expect from a weak leadership??? Sad to see where America stands today!!

[@mahadhassan2894]

What a hesitating guy!!!!

[@JerryS-s8f]

This man has no soul

[@Dovid2000]

In 2005, the IDF removed itself from Gaza, giving autonomy to the people of Gaza. In 2007, the people of Gaza turned their country into a war zone where they imported lethal weapons to be used against Israel. This forced Israel to lay siege to Gaza. Imagine what a Palestinian state would do if it were allowed to exist alongside of Israel. They would continue to import lethal weapons, tanks and war planes. There would be incessant wars, the likes of which we haven't seen before. Rather, the ideal situation is where Arabs and Israelis learn to get along together, as fellow countrymen, in the one and selfsame state, in the existing state of Israel. Unfortunately, Antony Blinken envisions a "two-state solution" to the Arab-Israeli conflict, a view that is unrealistic considering the history of the Arab-Israeli conflict.

[@MAHMED-s6h]

GAZA is an open prison. Cameron in 2005.

[@sklouzoukli]

autonomy !!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@drfarshekib6565]

He is aware of everything, he gives the intelligence, he is not the secretary of my state. He makes me feel ashamed of being an American.

[@wasiahmed6176]

First thing was a denial which means he was aware of it.

[@jasperchance3382]

Because you say so? LOL!

[@RAAYSofLIGHT]

We are not “ INVOLVED “ ??? You said it in Advance.. So it’s very clear

[@mahmod7367]

USA backed Israel

[@lisabafundo4355]

Tony Blinkin pissing himself😂 WASN'T US!!!🏳

[@happymelon7129]

The Turkish Foreign Ministry said in a statement: "The incident once again shows that the government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no intention of achieving peace."

[@NavitShchigel]

The turkish government corrupted the election results to stay in power against their people

[@Pawpaw71]

After the middle east, asia would be next on their target list.

[@malgudidays3311]

Why would Asia be on Israel s target list?

[@earlbutler6213]

He get worst every time.

[@mariannebarnard7048]

Blinken is working his last days. Rumour has it he will not be chosen again. Good riddance.Big hypocrite.

[@glennmandigo6069]

McCain was right when he said Blinken would get people killed as Secretary of State

[@samanthagarbettcharles4205]

He should be in jail.🤡

[@raylamberton6002]

Blind Blinken.

[@dorothykruger4165]

blinken totally in israeli hands.

[@SlametRiyadi-ju7qv]

Which countries are disrespect the INTERNATIONAL NORMS?

[@hitthedeck4115]

"Iran's retaliation" will be just like its last 300+ rockets show which did almost no harm to Israel (and Israel's military response afterwards which was also as tepid) since all of those 3 actors (US, Iran, and Israel) most likely managed these scenarios behind the scene in order to not escalate the conflict in the middle east (and Iran doesn't want an open conflict with Israel/US, yet).

[@tonykiang9052]

But Iran openly declared the destruction of Israel. Israel didn't declare that? Now Turkey a NATO member, threatens Israel..

[@shysonofficial]

That was just a few hours of misiles, and the iron dome could barely hold up. They are capable of doing the same style misile attack NON STOP for a MONTH. Do you honestly think that Iran can't hurt israel?

[@hitthedeck4115]

@@tonykiang9052 That's not contrary to what I said. What I said is that adversaries work with each other from time to time (as Israel funded Hamas so they wouldn't join force with Fatah).

[@hitthedeck4115]

@@shysonofficial They point of what I said is that they didn't, and the attack was just enough so Israel didn't suffer any casualty. Iran can do damage to Israel but Israel will return it 10x, as they did to Hamas and Gaza. Any Israel open military action to Iran proper will sow chaos in the country and the Iranian people will topple the current regime, the thing that autocrats are most afraid of.

[@tonykiang9052]

@@hitthedeck4115 "Israel funded Hamas...." Fill me in more..

[@vivavasquez]

this is the problem when you lie all the time, nobody believes you and you only bring suspicion when the first thing you say is "we didn't do it".

[@wasiahmed6176]

Singapore is an American colony and all these countries with the highest FDI from the US and a the "reciprocity" of this FDI is what allows the US to continue its hegemony.

[@highmountainwolf]

Sinwar is never gonna come out of those holes now🤣😆

[@kennethdesilva8283]

😂 he must be digging more holes to hide 😂😂

[@zulekhaomar3386]

wait and see open with out fear they don't fear death as long as they are defending there country

[@highmountainwolf]

@@zulekhaomar3386 it's almost whole year. Aren't they done hiding now? It's about time or they'll be left with nothing to defend 😂

[@hugh1951Thomson]

9 months what have you achieved Mr secretary of state

[@pretty.propali]

They klld the guy that was handling the cease fire negotiations.. No one believes they want a cease fire. Bloody Blinken

[@TuanTran-h5f]

This guy wasn't even invited to Asia. The guy at the party where he thinks everyone likes but they can't wait for him to go home.

[@21dolphin123]

Well said

[@Theyesman-gp9nc]

Rhis. Dude. Been. Talking. For. 19 months and no.peace. What a. Waste of taxpayer money. Weak. Administration

[@happymelon7129]

😅U$Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin responded: "I have nothing to tell you on this matter."

[@djibicisse]

So embarrassing for Iran Russia

[@michaelgermanovsky1793]

Whats wrong witg you Blinken, you mentioned American hostages third on your list of priorities. Common man.

[@shahidulislam4636]

Blinken looks smiling and happy!

[@majidbanday3653]

Mr Blinkin sir kindly intervene and get the ceasefire in Gaza for saving the suffering of innocent human being in Gaza who are being eliminated in name of self defence 9:44

[@alrosano5786]

And never to criticise my own people? After I am here for that purpose!

[@coryalvarez9652]

I'm just in a Hispanic American that both of my parents served in the Navy my grandfather was in world war II and multiple aunts and uncles served in the military as well as cousins and I know my opinion doesn't matter but I'm going to State it anyway God is in 100% control and no one is going to interrupt his plan! We as Americans need to stand with Israel pray for Israel. My grandfather would be ashamed to see how the president of the United States has conducted himself in the many ways that he has! And it's sad that an administration would do everything in their power to cover up how the president truly is! I truly think more people need to stand up what and speak out more about what is going on in this country the burning of the American flag is it a disgrace and no one does anything about it what happened at the Olympics is an absolute disgrace and again no one wants to talk about that!

[@mohammadashraf2453]

He is behind the criminals

[@Tati8796]

Blinken is upset he couldn't warn hania

[@Brisamars-q1c]

I know nothing.

[@B23452]

This is what happens when you order a defense minister from Temu

[@jqcoimbra]

Not involved????????????????????????

[@ibnLodin]

Blinken is doing his best bullshitting to avoid dragging US directly into the ME quagmire.

[@ArenAurelius]

Gaza's health ministry has declared a polio epidemic across the Palestinian enclave. Wow! Mr. Blinken ...

[@claudiogp2353]

"Down the street the dogs are barkin' And the day is a-gettin' dark As the night comes in a-fallin' The dogs 'll lose their bark" (Bob Dylan)

[@ArenAurelius]

That explains Netanyahu's visit to Washington last week ...

[@Son4ta]

Very good question by CNA... Well done

[@lordmarcel5217]

Blinker and this administration need to get out of the White House and leave it to the republicans to fix their mess

[@jqcoimbra]

Didnt know??????????????????????????

[@electrowashyelect9715]

Us speculate alot but when things like this happen they don't speculate . Ambiguity position !

[@jovimathews]

😥 The coronavirus COVID-19 has killed 7,010,681 people globally since the pandemic began in China. 🇨🇳

[@daivietnguyen7289]

Don’t you dare to believe a single thing the devil says ??? Just look at his action and judge for yourself !!!

[@deedeeOWL]

I wondered if Blinken & Obama have the same speech coach, their speech rhythm are almost identical 🤔 although one sounds like copying the other

[@milaloup]

Sorry, but no one asked him to speculate. If you are in that position you will have plans on the table for different scenarios, you very well should know the impact of incidents or developments. Just giving an answer like, "ah, you shouldn't speculate" is a very poor answer and not what people should expect from a foreign affairs minister.

[@jqcoimbra]

Blinken almost lost his voice, doesnt have anything to say

[@Herodotus__]

US was involved. Lets pray US soldiers in Iraq or Syria dont pay the price.

[@nkristianschmidt]

The current conflict in Gaza can end if Hamas surrenders. It was always better if Israel had focused on the Intelligence Operations rather than military operations. The leaders of Hamas were far more guilty and relevant than the victims of a general onslaught in Gaza.

[@samiiromaar]

It won't change anything

[@joshplayz315]

He is a liar

[@sbludba]

Winkin, Blinkin and Nod, sailed away in a wooden shoe,

[@EMSEMS123]

America is do weak….

[@brandonfreeman4375]

Has anyone noticed how quickly and badly Blinken aged during the past couple of years? This is just the physical manifestation of his soul's corruption I suppose.

[@leanthonyjtoddisshivarearh4507]

I'M Anthony Blinken U.S.A Secretary of state And I'm Latino Also Me Color barral P.i.m.p and Last U.S.A President 1st out of Ohio now out of Indiana Jim Jordan 😊😊😊😊

[@deechey8054]

10/7 will go down forever as the day it all started 🙄

[@Thewhippedhippie]

All aid has slowed the process of changing prejudice to fear. Once fear replaces prejudice a society can change to be productive again. 👁️ 3rd graders understand this concept.