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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
US seizes nearly 400 websites that were illegally streaming World Cup, DOJ says
Servers and domains linked to the unauthorized streaming of the tournament's matches were targeted in Peru and Bulgaria, with additional disruptions in Croatia, Romania, Poland, and Colombia.
Hundreds of US rabbis sign letter urging Mamdani to apologize for calling AIPAC ‘monsters’
The letter called on Mamdani to “retract his remarks and affirm clearly that Jews and pro-Israel Americans are full participants in our democracy.”
US strikes Iran in retaliation for Strait of Hormuz cargo ship attack
The strikes follow Iran's launching of a one-way attack drone at the Singapore-flagged M/V Ever Lovely cargo ship along the Omani coast as it exited the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM chief Cooper to visit Zamir as Lebanon ceasefire, withdrawal terms in play
For months in late 2024, the IDF complained that the Lebanese army was afraid of Hezbollah and not nearly aggressive enough in handling issues and complaints.
Record 48% of Americans think US is too supportive of Israel - poll
The survey published Wednesday by Quinnipiac University also found that 60% of respondents reported that military intervention in Iran was “not worth it.”
Swiss talks put Qatar and Pakistan at the center of a new US-Iran de-escalation track - analysis
The joint Qatar-Pakistan mediation format is notable, it combines Doha’s established diplomatic brokerage with Islamabad’s strategic geography, military weight, and renewed relevance in Washington.
Can Lebanon's army disarm Hezbollah? Inside the new US-backed pilot proposal - analysis
The US had pressured Israel to adhere to a real ceasefire with Hezbollah. In the past, the ceasefires were only in name, and strikes continued against one another.
Kremlin says Russia is only interested in upholding understandings on Ukraine reached with the US
The Kremlin said on Wednesday that US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were busy with other issues, but that it expected contacts with them over Ukraine would resume once they became available.
Israel must build independent armaments network to end US aid dependency, Netanyahu says
"I want armaments independence. I deeply appreciate the support we have received, and which I have also brought over the years, from our American friends," the PM said.
Iran team to enter US two days before matches in FIFA World Cup 2026, ahead of critical Egypt game
Iran announced over the weekend they would be making a complaint with FIFA about the requirements, with manager Amir Ghalenoei saying Iran are "the most oppressed team in the whole World Cup."
