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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Secretary Blinken Attends Middle East Discussions in Paris
He advocates for Israel-Hamas ceasefire as Israel-Lebanon tensions increase Secretary of State Antony Blinken traveled to Paris on Thursday to attend diplomatic meetings with his counterparts from Britain,…
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Secretary of State Announces Israel’s Acceptance of Ceasefire Deal
Hamas is reticent to agree to terms. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accepted a proposal for a temporary ceasefire deal…
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Defense Secretary Sends Guided Missile Submarine to Middle East
Officials seek to deter threatened Iranian attack during Gaza ceasefire negotiations. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered a U.S. guided missile submarine to the Middle East this week in…
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U.S. Boosts Middle Eastern Presence as Tensions Increase
The defense secretary deploys a jet squadron and replacement strike group. The Defense Department announced an increase in the U.S. military presence in the Middle East. Defense Secretary…
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