IRGC asset and two local operatives were behind an attempt to avenge the killing of Qassem Soleimani. The Department of Justice announced that three men have been charged…
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DOJ Indicts Salesman for Transporting U.S. Mining Drills to Iran
The business circumvented licenses by claiming drills were meant for Iraq. A federal jury convicted a salesman based in the Middle East of conspiring to sell U.S. products…
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Appellate Court Rules U.S. Can Prosecute Turkish Bank Through DOJ Probe
Foreign immunity is not extended to entities aiding in sanctions evasion. The Second Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that the federal government may prosecute Turkish bank Halkbank…
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U.S. Intelligence Reports Russia, Iran, and China Using Divisive Election Language
Officials claim that online destabilization tactics are rising. This week, U.S. intelligence officials warned that prominent U.S. adversaries, primarily Russia, Iran, and China, have significantly increased their distribution…
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FBI Now Investigating Leaked U.S.-Israel-Iran Documents
Officials uncertain whether the source was a government worker or a foreign hacker. The FBI announced that they have begun investigating the leak of two highly classified government…
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Pentagon Announces U.S. to Send Anti-Missile System and Troops to Israel
The unusual show of U.S. military force adds to Israel’s robust defenses. The Pentagon announced this week that a THAAD anti-missile system and corresponding troops will be sent…
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Treasury Expands Sanctions on Iranian Petroleum Industry
Department responds to Iran’s second direct attack on Israel. The Department of the Treasury expanded its sanctions against Iran’s oil and petroleum industry on Friday, responding to the…
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Secretary Austin Touches Base with Israeli Defense Minister Gallant
He urges Israeli leadership to ensure the safety of UN forces in Lebanon. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant on Wednesday,…
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Treasury Imposes More Hamas-Related Sanctions
The department marks the anniversary of October 7th by sanctioning the terrorist group’s funding network. The Treasury Department imposed sanctions against parts of Hamas’ funding network on Monday,…
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DHS Threat Assessment Highlights 2024 Election and the Middle East
China, Russia, and Iran remain the greatest global adversaries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published its annual threat assessment report, predicting that the United States will…
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