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Kurdish-Led Forces Reach New Cease-Fire With Syrian Government
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have clashed with the interim government in recent weeks, and past cease-fire attempts have failed.
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Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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EU Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization
The bloc has also approved new sanctions against a number of IRGC commanders and high ranking police and law enforcement officers.
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Trump Says US Won’t Help Iraq if Nouri Al-Maliki Returns to Power
Nouri al-Maliki was previously prime minister of the country between 2006 and 2014.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Trump Says ‘Massive Armada’ Headed to Iran, Urges Nuclear Deal
Iran said it was open to dialogue, but warned that it would retaliate strongly if attacked.
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US Launches Airpower Exercise in Middle East Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
The announcement of the airpower readiness exercise comes days after President Donald Trump said a large U.S. force is moving closer to Iran.
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Trump Says Iran Has Called Repeatedly to Seek Deal
The United States deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group on Jan. 26 to signal regional deterrence.
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Houthis Hint at More Attacks on Shipping, Iranians Threaten US Aircraft Carrier
The Iranian regime unveiled a banner in Enqelab-e-Eslami Square in Tehran, threatening the Abraham Lincoln strike group.
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Israeli Military Says Remains of Last Hostage Found in Gaza
Recovery of the hostage’s remains ends the first phase of a U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
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Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
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US Sanctions 8 Tankers for Allegedly Transporting Iranian Oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sanctions are aimed at cutting off a key source of revenue for the Iranian government.
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Kurdish-Led Force Relinquishes Control Over ISIS Prison Camp in Syria
The Kurds had fought with the Syrian interim government over control of multiple facilities housing ISIS prisoners.
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Trump Says ‘Big Force’ of US Naval Ships Headed Toward Iran
The number of confirmed fatalities in Iran since protests began on Dec. 28 has reached nearly 5,000, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran.
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Here Are the World Leaders on Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
Diplomats and heads of state from 19 countries signed onto the Board of Peace charter during the annual World Economic Forum.
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Trump Says Hamas Must Surrender Weapons or Face Destruction
The president outlined a U.S.-led framework for Gaza’s transition as Palestinian officials announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing.
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Trump Unveils His Board of Peace in Davos
Trump will chair the board, which will oversee the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire deal and address other global conflicts.
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Kurdish-Led Forces Reach New Cease-Fire With Syrian Government
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have clashed with the interim government in recent weeks, and past cease-fire attempts have failed.
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Israel to Reopen Gaza’s Rafah Crossing With Egypt
The limited reopening of Gaza’s border with Egypt follows the identification of the last Israeli hostage.
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EU Designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as Terrorist Organization
The bloc has also approved new sanctions against a number of IRGC commanders and high ranking police and law enforcement officers.
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Trump Says US Won’t Help Iraq if Nouri Al-Maliki Returns to Power
Nouri al-Maliki was previously prime minister of the country between 2006 and 2014.
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Israeli President’s Australia Visit Confirmed, Pro-Palestine Groups Pledge to Protest
Jewish groups say Herzog’s visit will strengthen community solidarity and bilateral ties.
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Trump Says ‘Massive Armada’ Headed to Iran, Urges Nuclear Deal
Iran said it was open to dialogue, but warned that it would retaliate strongly if attacked.
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US Launches Airpower Exercise in Middle East Amid Heightened Iran Tensions
The announcement of the airpower readiness exercise comes days after President Donald Trump said a large U.S. force is moving closer to Iran.
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Trump Says Iran Has Called Repeatedly to Seek Deal
The United States deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group on Jan. 26 to signal regional deterrence.
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Houthis Hint at More Attacks on Shipping, Iranians Threaten US Aircraft Carrier
The Iranian regime unveiled a banner in Enqelab-e-Eslami Square in Tehran, threatening the Abraham Lincoln strike group.
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Israeli Military Says Remains of Last Hostage Found in Gaza
Recovery of the hostage’s remains ends the first phase of a U.S.-brokered cease-fire.
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Why a Waning Iranian Regime Is a Major Setback for China
Iran is key for Beijing to exert influence in the Middle East and for China to circumvent U.S. sanctions and counter the dollar system, experts say.
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US Sanctions 8 Tankers for Allegedly Transporting Iranian Oil
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sanctions are aimed at cutting off a key source of revenue for the Iranian government.
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Kurdish-Led Force Relinquishes Control Over ISIS Prison Camp in Syria
The Kurds had fought with the Syrian interim government over control of multiple facilities housing ISIS prisoners.
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Trump Says ‘Big Force’ of US Naval Ships Headed Toward Iran
The number of confirmed fatalities in Iran since protests began on Dec. 28 has reached nearly 5,000, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran.
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Here Are the World Leaders on Trump’s Board of Peace for Gaza
Diplomats and heads of state from 19 countries signed onto the Board of Peace charter during the annual World Economic Forum.
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Trump Says Hamas Must Surrender Weapons or Face Destruction
The president outlined a U.S.-led framework for Gaza’s transition as Palestinian officials announced the reopening of the Rafah crossing.
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Trump Unveils His Board of Peace in Davos
Trump will chair the board, which will oversee the next phase of the Gaza cease-fire deal and address other global conflicts.
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