US Condemns Israeli Strikes on Syrian Airbase as ‘Unnecessary Escalation’
The United States on Tuesday condemned Israeli airstrikes on a military airfield in northwestern Syria, calling the attack an “unnecessary…
Kushner, Netanyahu Agree Hamas Must Disarm Before Gaza Reconstruction, Israeli Pullout
U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on Aug. 17 that the Hamas terrorist group…
Trump Threatens to Bomb Oman if It Interferes in Hormuz Dispute
U.S. President Donald Trump on Aug. 17 threatened to bomb Oman if it interferes with U.S. efforts to enforce a…
Kushner Holds Talks With Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan
U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Aug. 17 as Washington sought Israel’s support…
Trump Hails New Defense Pact Among Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan
U.S. President Donald Trump has welcomed a new collective defense agreement among Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, calling the pact…
Kushner to Visit Israel for Talks With Netanyahu on Gaza Peace Plan
U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and U.S. special envoy Jared Kushner is planning to visit Israel for talks with Israeli…
Iran Cites Environmental Damage in Push for Hormuz Shipping Fees
Iran is sharpening its case for imposing charges on Strait of Hormuz shipping, arguing commercial vessels should help pay for…
Trump Says US Has ‘Total Control’ of Hormuz
President Donald Trump has said the United States has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz, while Energy Secretary Chris…
US Forces on Track to Complete Iraq Pullout by End of September
U.S.-led coalition forces are on track to complete their withdrawal from Iraq by the end of September, with Iraqi Prime…
US Forces Disable Iran-Bound Ship With Hellfire Missiles
Middle East tensions escalated on Aug. 12 as U.S. forces used Hellfire missiles to disable a commercial vessel attempting to…
Syrian Court Sentences Ex-President Bashar Assad to Death
A Syrian court sentenced ousted leader Bashar al-Assad to death on Aug. 11, convicting him of crimes committed during the…
US Ramping Up Military Commitment to Asia, Pentagon Says
A senior Pentagon official said on Aug. 10 that the United States is increasing its military commitment to Asia and…