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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 Over $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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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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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 Over $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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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.
|
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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