Officials seek the middle ground between defense and de-escalation. The Defense Department reported on Monday that U.S. troops stationed in the Middle East were attacked six more times…
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Secretary of State Visits Iraqi Prime Minister
Attacks against U.S. troops in the Middle East have increased since Hamas attacked Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced trip to Baghdad, Iraq, where…
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USS Eisenhower Strike Group Headed to Persian Gulf
The group was rerouted by the Pentagon from its Eastern Mediterranean destination. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced the U.S. is deploying the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower and…
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President Says Israel Ceasefire Discussions Only Happen After Hostages Released
Invasion of Gaza Strip appears likely. President Joe Biden said that the U.S. would only support a ceasefire once terrorist group Hamas releases the people they have taken…
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Secretaries of State and Defense Discuss U.S. Readiness
Secretary Blinken says, “We don’t want escalation.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated on Sunday that the United States is ready to respond…
Read MoreU.S. Will Hold Iran Accountable for Attacks on American Troops
Pentagon press secretary addresses recent drone and rocket attacks in the Middle East. Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brigadier General Pat Ryder gave a briefing on Monday in…
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U.S. Issues Joint Statement on Israel
U.K., Germany, Italy, France, and Canada hold discussions with President Biden. The White House published a joint statement on Sunday from President Joe Biden, Prime Minister Trudeau of…
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Navy Warship Intercepts Three Missiles Fired from Yemen
Unclear if missiles were aimed at Israel. The USS Carney, a Navy destroyer in the Red Sea, took out three missiles that had been fired from Yemen on…
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Hamas Releases Two American Hostages
Mother and daughter were released “on humanitarian grounds.” Qatar negotiated the release of two Americans who had been held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. Judith and Natalie Raaman…
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State Department Issues Global Travel Caution
Potential threats to American citizens are on the rise. The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert Thursday advising Americans overseas to exercise caution due to the increase…
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