Meanwhile, Bloomberg reported that the U.S. and Iran have moved closer to a breakthrough in negotiations to end the war, with Tehran reportedly showing a willingness to discuss proposals related to its nuclear program that were presented by Qatar

Trump's decision comes days after major Republican losses in the midterm elections. Miller, who has played a central role in shaping the administration's hard-line immigration policies, will replace Susie Wiles, Trump's longest-serving chief of staff

A defense pact signed during Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa's visit to Riyadh formalizes military cooperation, while Washington has warned Damascus against being drawn into the wider regional war