Secretary Blinken discussed cease-fire, hostage release, and Gaza rebuilding with foreign officials. Last week, Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the United States is investing an additional…
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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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Secretary Blinken Promotes Ceasefire After Israel Kills Hamas Leader Sinwar
He says that Israel can leverage action to release hostages and establish peace. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu this week, encouraging…
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President Biden Discusses Support of Ukraine on Trip to Germany
He says, “America and Germany are the two largest supporters of Ukraine.“ President Joe Biden made a very quick trip to Berlin, Germany, having rescheduled the visit from…
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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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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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U.S. Military Bombs Roughly 12 Houthi Strongholds
Responds to threats against Israel and downed U.S. military drone. U.S. officials confirmed that the United States struck over a dozen Houthi strongholds on Friday. After shooting down…
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State Department Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel
However, official says the Middle East is “balancing on a knife’s edge.” Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said the United States continues to support Israel as surrounding…
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President Biden Responds to Iran’s Ballistic Missile Attack on Israel
He calls the attack “defeated and ineffective.” President Joe Biden reaffirmed the U.S. support of Israel after Iran launched over 180 ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Jerusalem…
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