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US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
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Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
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First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drone Over Arabian Sea
The U.S. Central Command said an Iranian drone ignored de-escalatory instructions as it flew toward the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
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US, Iran to Hold Talks on Nuclear Program in Turkey: Report
The United Arab Emirates has also called for a long-term solution to the issues between the United States and Iran.
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Dozen Palestinians Reenter Gaza via Rafah Crossing, Say Egyptian Media
Limited pedestrian movement resumes under Gaza cease-fire framework, with Cairo activating a nationwide emergency health plan.
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Israel Orders Doctors Without Borders to Leave Gaza Over Staff List Dispute
Israeli officials say the medical charity violated registration rules meant to increase transparency around staffing.
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Trump Says ‘We’ll Find Out’ Whether US Attack Will Spark Regional War if Iran Refuses Nuclear Deal
Trump said the United States has deployed the ‘biggest, most powerful ships in the world’ to the Middle East.
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Formal Complaint Filed With Minister Over Israeli President’s Impending Australia Visit
Political leaders have push back against the complaint, saying the visit aims to support the Jewish community, not deepen division.
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South Africa Expels Israel’s Top Diplomat, Prompting Reciprocal Action
The expulsions come amid already strained relations between both countries after South Africa brought a genocide case against Israel.
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US Approves More Than $15 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
The State Department said the sales wouldn’t affect the military balance in the region but would enhance Israel’s ability to protect itself.
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US Warns Iran Against Provocations During Upcoming Live-Fire Drills
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced live-fire naval drills as U.S. warships and other forces close in on the Middle East.
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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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US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
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US Forces Conduct 5 Strikes on ISIS Targets Across Syria
The attacks are part of a broader campaign that US forces launched after a Dec. 13 ISIS attack in Syria that killed 2 American soldiers and a US contractor.
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Trump Says Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei ‘Should Be Very Worried’
The comment come as the United States and Iran are due to negotiate the country’s controversial nuclear program.
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First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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US Forces Shoot Down Iranian Drone Over Arabian Sea
The U.S. Central Command said an Iranian drone ignored de-escalatory instructions as it flew toward the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln.
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US, Iran to Hold Talks on Nuclear Program in Turkey: Report
The United Arab Emirates has also called for a long-term solution to the issues between the United States and Iran.
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Dozen Palestinians Reenter Gaza via Rafah Crossing, Say Egyptian Media
Limited pedestrian movement resumes under Gaza cease-fire framework, with Cairo activating a nationwide emergency health plan.
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Israel Orders Doctors Without Borders to Leave Gaza Over Staff List Dispute
Israeli officials say the medical charity violated registration rules meant to increase transparency around staffing.
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Trump Says ‘We’ll Find Out’ Whether US Attack Will Spark Regional War if Iran Refuses Nuclear Deal
Trump said the United States has deployed the ‘biggest, most powerful ships in the world’ to the Middle East.
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Formal Complaint Filed With Minister Over Israeli President’s Impending Australia Visit
Political leaders have push back against the complaint, saying the visit aims to support the Jewish community, not deepen division.
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South Africa Expels Israel’s Top Diplomat, Prompting Reciprocal Action
The expulsions come amid already strained relations between both countries after South Africa brought a genocide case against Israel.
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US Approves More Than $15 Billion in Arms Sales to Israel and Saudi Arabia Amid Regional Tensions
The State Department said the sales wouldn’t affect the military balance in the region but would enhance Israel’s ability to protect itself.
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US Warns Iran Against Provocations During Upcoming Live-Fire Drills
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced live-fire naval drills as U.S. warships and other forces close in on the Middle East.
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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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