He announced that the blockade will stay in place as ceasefire discussions proceed. President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had canceled the military strikes that were…
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President Trump Calls for Arab Nations to Join Abraham Accords
CENTCOM announced that strikes against Iran on Monday were “self-defense.” The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that strikes made against Iran on Monday were defensive in nature, as…
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U.S. and Gulf Partners Propose UN Security Council Resolution on the Strait of Hormuz
Secretary Rubio says Iran “continues to hold the world’s economy hostage with its efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz.” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the…
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Senators Propose Defense Cooperation with Abraham Accord Members
An expansion on the already established Abraham Accords seeks to bolster transnational relations. Senators Ted Budd of North Carolina and Joni Ernst of Iowa have announced an act,…
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State Department Reports 50k Americans Returned from Middle East
As the war in Iran continues, the agency continues to provide evacuation options. The State Department reported that, of the approximately 50,000 Americans who have safely returned to…
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President Announces Kazakhstan to Join Abraham Accords
Other nations may also consider joining the normalization of relations with Israel. President Donald Trump announced that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, the effort he began during…
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Iran Fires Ballistic Missiles at U.S. Military Installations in Qatar
Qatari air defenses intercepted the weapons before they reached the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base. On Monday, Iran fired short- and medium-range ballistic missiles at the U.S. Al…
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Secretary of State Confirms Direct Contact with Syrian Rebels
Calls for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” government come from U.S., Turkish, Arab, and European Union officials. Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed that the U.S. has been in…
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U.S. and U.K. Launch Air Strikes Against Houthis
The rebel group in Yemen states, “All U.S., UK interests have become ‘legitimate targets.’” The United States and British militaries bombed more than 60 targets in Yemen which…
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U.S. and 12 Allies Promise Increased Military Response to Red Sea Attacks
Houthi assaults against commercial vessels are called “illegal, unacceptable, and profoundly destabilizing.” The United States released a joint statement with 12 other nations this week, threatening increased military…
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