He expressed deep concerns over revival of Iran nuclear deal. Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz arrived in the United States on Thursday for a short visit amid mixed…
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U.S. Left $7 Billion in Military Equipment in Afghanistan
Inspector general report confirms what the Taliban “inherited.” A Department of Defense inspector general has confirmed that, when the U.S. military pulled out of Afghanistan a year ago,…
Read MorePresident Biden Visits Israel’s Holocaust Memorial
He participated in a remembrance ceremony on his first day in that nation. President Biden visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center, in Jerusalem on his first…
Read MorePresident Traveling to the Middle East This Week
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…
Read MorePresident 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…
Read MoreSecretary 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,…
Read MoreSyrian 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.…
Read MoreState 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…
Read MoreSecretary 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…
Read MoreAdministration 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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