Primary U.S. focus is de-escalation. On Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki relayed President Biden’s “serious concerns” over ongoing rocket attacks by Hamas and other groups against…
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Weapons Sales to Middle East on Hold
Decision includes weapons sales to Saudi Arabia. President Joe Biden placed a temporary hold on the sale of U.S. weapons to several countries in the Middle East that…
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Pentagon Updates Middle East Strategy
Changes reflect normalized relationships between Israel and Arab nations. On Friday, the Defense Department announced that it would be reordering its policies and operations in the Middle East.…
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USS Nimitz and Strike Group to Remain in Middle Eastern Waters
Acting Defense secretary responds to Iranian threats. After retaliatory action was threatened by top Iranian officials against the United States on the one-year anniversary of the death of…
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Administration Brokers Breakthrough Mideast Deal
Saudi Arabia and Qatar agree to détente. White House adviser Jared Kushner confirmed that Saudi Arabia and its allies are expected to sign a deal officially ending a…
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U.S. in Peace Talks with the Taliban
General Milley opens discussions between leaders. The U.S.-Taliban agreement was cemented last February to begin to put an end to the conflict raging since 2001. According to the…
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Attorney General Barr Stepping Down
President expressed disappointment over election non-response. On Monday, President Trump announced that Attorney General William Barr will be resigning. “Just had a very nice meeting with Attorney General…
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Morocco and Israel Normalize Relations
The fourth Arab country to agree to establish peacefully diplomatic and economic ties. On Thursday, Morocco and Israel announced the agreement to normalize relations between the two nations.…
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Pentagon Sends B-52s to Middle East
Intended as “deterrence mission” against Iran. A pair of B-52 bombers were flown into the Middle East Thursday from Barksdale AFB in Louisiana. Military officials have seen some indications…
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Secretary Pompeo Meets With Bahraini Minister
Both leaders work to strengthen ties between the two countries. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with the Bahraini Foreign Minister Al Zayani on Tuesday to discuss matters…
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