U.S. Navy reports the second incident in a week. The United States Navy reported that a second oil tanker was seized in the Strait of Hormuz by the…
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President Commemorates Anniversary of Attack in UAE
He continues to offer support to that nation. On Tuesday, President Joe Biden commemorated the one-year anniversary of a terrorist attack against civilians in the United Arab Emirates.…
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Treasury Department Sanctions Ties to Iranian Suppliers
International company network concealing origins of petroleum shipments. The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the Department of the Treasury has sanctioned an international group of countries…
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Treasury Sanctions Funders of Boko Haram Terrorists
The six individuals in the UAE were also arrested. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions last week on six individuals in the United…
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F-22 Fighter Jets Sent to UAE
U.S. response to Houthi rebel missile attacks. Yemeni Houthi rebels targeted the United Arab Emirates with multiple missile attacks in late January and early February, a recent outgrowth…
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U.S. Sends War Machinery to UAE
Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been firing off missile strikes. The United States is set to deploy a missile defense system, warships, airplanes, and state-of-the-art fighter jets to extend…
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White House Asks OPEC to Boost Oil Production
The national average for a gallon of gas is $1 over last year. The White House is calling on the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries to boost…
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Climate Envoy Kerry Heading to India, UAE
He is seeking international commitments on climate. John Kerry, President Biden’s climate envoy, is traveling to India and the United Arab Emirates in the coming days in pursuit…
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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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Senate to Vote on Arms Sale to UAE
President’s weapons deal may be blocked. In November, President Trump’s administration formally advised Congress of its intent to sell approximately $23 billion in advanced weaponry to the United…
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