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US sanctions network accused of procuring weapons for IRGC as Iran ramps up strikes in Hormuz
Those targeted allegedly used aviation and logistics companies in Iran, Italy, and Russia to source arms and drone components in violation of renewed UN restrictions.
House rejects bill to strip Israel aid despite over 100 Democrats voting to cut funding
White House weighs releasing controversial intel on Chinese election interference
Crisis resolved: Most US refueling aircraft to leave Ben Gurion Airport to avoid flight disruptions
Chabad launches 'Born to Be a Yid' billboard campaign across New York City
The campaign was directed by Chabad spokesman Rabbi Motti Seligson of the Chabad-Lubavitch Media Center and Chabad.org.
Why does Trump wants Israel to withdraw from Syria, and what does it mean for the IDF? - analysis
For Israel, there is no real strategic or tactical need to keep up the friction with Syrian villages along the buffer zone - and a re-think may be necessary in the future.
US House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for an end to the twice-yearly clock changes and strongly supports the measure.
US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says
Bloomberg reported that Chevron could play a role in rebuilding the pipeline, though the company declined to comment.
US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.
Trump says US will strike Iranian power plants, bridges next week if no deal reached
Trump added that he "doesn't like the idea" of charging a fee in the Strait of Hormuz, noting that Iran prefers to "spend a lot of money in the United States."
US issues general license for wind-down activities in Hormuz as new Iran sanctions imposed
According to the license, wind-down operations are permitted until September 12, and any payments made under the license must be made via specific protocols within the US.
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit alleging Betar, Canary Mission ‘conspired’ with US gov't against him
Khalil alleged that Betar and Canary Mission worked to identify and “nominate” campus pro-Palestinian activists for the Trump administration to target.
Iraq's PM arrives in Washington as US presses Baghdad on Iran-backed militias - analysis
Iraq is already a kind of frontline between the US and Iran. After the US and Israel began strikes on Iran on February 28, the Iranians operationalized militias in Iraq.
Former US vice president Mike Pence denounces alleged arson of Israeli flag in Indiana hometown
The town later announced that the FBI had joined the investigation and that officials were examining whether the arson “may have been motivated by bias” but said no determination had been made.
