Israel and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary. President Joe Biden will travel to the Middle East for a brief visit beginning Wednesday. Among other things, his trip…
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President Slated for Middle East Trip in July
Israel, West Bank, and Saudi Arabia are on the itinerary. President Joe Biden plans to travel to the Middle East next month, making stops in Israel, the West…
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Secretary Blinken Remarks on World Press Freedom Day
Marks first in-person event at Foreign Press Center since 2020. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken delivered remarks to the press at the Foreign Press Center on Tuesday,…
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Syrian Rocket Attack Injures U.S. Troops
Four service members are being evaluated for brain injuries. Four U.S. members of an international coalition fighting against ISIS were injured in a rocket attack in eastern Syria.…
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State Department Promises “Enduring Defeat” of ISIS
The Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS remains resolute. The Department of State reaffirmed the goals of the Global Coalition to Defeat Daesh/ISIS last week. The Coalition thanked their…
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Secretary Blinken Meets with Jordan’s Foreign Minister Safadi
Both leaders hope to build stability in Near East. Jordan’s Foreign Minister Safadi made a trip to Washington D.C. last week and met with Secretary of State Antony…
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Administration Issues Iranian Drone-Related Sanctions
The action comes after Iranian drone program targeted U.S. troops in the region. On Friday, President Biden’s administration sanctioned a top Iranian military official for his role in…
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Navy Launches Drone Task Force in the Middle East
U.S. 5th Fleet expands patrols to assure continued access to oil. The Defense Department announced on Thursday that the U.S. Navy had established a new drone task force…
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Afghanistan Neighbors Close Borders
U.S. State Department highlights security requirements necessary for airport operations. None of Afghanistan’s airports are currently open. Afghanistan’s neighbors have closed their borders to people trying to flee…
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State Department Report Indicates Refugee Crises
Officials in Qatar are concerned about conditions at refugee locations. Evacuations from Kabul’s international airport to U.S. military installations in varied countries have been provided for tens of…
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