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U.S. and Israeli Navies Finish Maritime Exercise off Northern Israel
The U.S. 5th Fleet is the U.S. Navy's primary Middle Eastern force.
Shippers Warned to Stay Away from Iranian Waters Over Seizure Threat as U.S.-Iran Tensions High
Western-backed maritime forces in the Middle East on Saturday warned shippers traveling through the strategic Strait of Hormuz…
Biden’s Disappeared Iran Envoy Reappears on Twitter
The U.S. special envoy for Iran who was suspended by the Biden administration reappeared online Thursday to boost…
Report: Crashed Hezbollah Truck Estimated to Have Carried Iranian Anti-Tank Missiles
Several days after a Hezbollah truck carrying ammunition overturned near Beirut, killing two people and sparking clashes with…
Afghan Universities Ready to Readmit Women but Not Until Taliban Leader Says It’s Ok, Official Says
Afghanistan’s universities are ready to readmit female students, but the ruling Taliban’s leader has the ultimate say on…
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas Fires Nearly All Governors in West Bank in Major Upheaval
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas fired most of the governors in the West Bank on Thursday, responding to long-standing…
5 U.S. Citizens Held by Iran Regime to Be Freed for $6 Billion in Frozen Assets
Iranian American's U.S. citizenship is not recognized by Tehran.
Iran Summons British Envoy Over His Social Media Post Calling for Release of Detained Journalists
Iran’s foreign ministry on Wednesday summoned Britain’s envoy to Tehran to protest his posts on social media calling…
Assad Blames Erdogan for Violence in Syria and Insists on a Pullout of Turkish Troops
Syrian President Bashar Assad slammed Turkey in comments published Wednesday, blaming Ankara for the uptick in violence in…
Taliban Scores $200 Million Deal with Largest Country in Central Asia, Report Says
Taliban took control of Afghanistan's government following Biden's controversial withdrawal from the country in 2021.