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U.S. Weighs Resumption of Offensive Arms Sales to Saudis, Sources Say
The Biden administration is discussing the possible lifting of its ban on U.S. sales of offensive weapons to…
Biden Will Push for Greater Oil Output on Mideast Trip – Sullivan
U.S. President Joe Biden will make the case for greater oil production from OPEC nations to bring down…
Parents of Slain Israeli-American Girl Seek Biden Meeting
The family of an Israel-American girl killed in the 2001 Palestinian suicide bombing in Jerusalem is seeking a meeting with President Joe Biden in hopes of forcing Jordan to extradite a woman convicted in the deadly attack.
Iran Enriches to 20% With New Centrifuges at Fortified Site
Kamalvandi said uranium enriched to 20% was collected for the first time from advanced IR-6 centrifuges on Saturday.
Iran Arrests Filmmakers, Activist for ‘Inciting Unrest’
'(The filmmakers) were involved in inciting unrest and disrupting the psychological security of society'.
Saudi Cleric Known for Auschwitz Visit, Interfaith Dialogue Gives Main Hajj Sermon
Sheikh Mohammed al-Issa speaks of Muslim obligation to bring hearts together; Israeli commentator says Saudis’ choice of ‘Zionist imam’ is ‘significant signal’.
Israel, Turkey Sign Bilateral Aviation Agreement, the First Since 1951
Israeli companies are expected to resume flights to a variety of destinations in Turkey.
Lapid Calls for Peace with Saudi Arabia, Arab Nations Ahead of Biden’s Israel Visit
Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Sunday called for peace with Saudi Arabia and normalized ties with Arab…
Iran and Russia Expand ‘Sanctions Busting’ Network
Trade between Russia and Iran has topped $4.5 billion as the two regimes integrate their economies to create…
Israel Asks Saudis to Let Mecca Pilgrims Fly Direct from Tel Aviv
Israel's regional cooperation minister said on Thursday that he had asked Saudi Arabia to admit direct flights from…