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Jordan Bans Muslim Brotherhood for Allegedly Plotting to Destabilize Country
Long viewed as a U.S. ally, Jordan currently hosts more than 3,500 U.S. troops and a string of U.S. military bases.
Rubio Says Iran Can Have a Civilian Nuclear Program but Must Give Up Uranium Enrichment
Trump hopes to avoid war with Iran, the secretary of state said, but is determined to prevent Tehran from getting nuclear weapons.
Palestinian Authority President Calls on Hamas to Lay Down Arms
Mahmoud Abbas was speaking at a Palestinian Authority leadership council when he urged the terrorist group to eschew violence and become a political party.
Anti-Semitism Reported at Record Highs in US
An annual report by the Anti-Defamation League shows a sharp upsurge in incidents making reference to Israel or Zionism.
US Sanctions Iranian Energy Tycoon Over Nuclear, Terror Financing
The aim is to choke off revenue streams backing Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its network of terror proxies, according to the Treasury Department.
Israel Revokes Visas of 27 French Politicians and Officials
The group was set to land in Israel on April 20. Most of them are members of the Ecologist or Communist party.
12 Killed in US Strike on Yemen’s Capital, Houthi-Run Ministry Says
The Houthis currently control an area of Yemen covering about 80 percent of the country’s population of 32 million.
Israeli Military Says Its Troops Opened Fire at Rescue Vehicles in March After Identifying Them as Hamas Vehicles
Fifteen Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in three separate incidents in Rafah on March 23. The United Nations said they were medics and rescue staff.
Pentagon to Wind Back US Troop Footprint in Syria
The U.S. military became involved in Syria in the early 2010s amid the country’s civil war and the rise of ISIS.
US and Iran Conclude 2nd Round of Nuclear Talks, Agree to 3rd
Iran’s foreign minister and U.S. special envoy agreed to a third round of talks aimed at preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Witkoff to Meet Iranian Foreign Minister in Rome for Second Round of Nuclear Talks
Iran’s foreign minister called for Washington to clarify its demands in a second round of talks concerning Iran’s nuclear programs.
Hamas Rejects Israel’s Latest Cease-Fire Offer
Israel had proposed a 45-day truce in Gaza to allow hostage releases and potentially begin indirect talks to end the war.
State Department Says Chinese Satellite Company Supporting Houthi Attacks on US Interests
Beijing’s support of the company ‘is yet another example of China’s empty claims to support peace,’ State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
US Strikes Target Fuel Port in Yemen’s Houthi-Controlled Northwest
The U.S. Central Command assessed that the Ras Isa port supplied Yemen’s Houthis with fuel, economically sustaining their Red Sea drone and missile attacks.
US, Iran Head Toward 2nd Round of Indirect Nuclear Talks
There are clear disagreements ahead of the negotiations this weekend.
Israel Won’t Withdraw From Security Zones, Defense Minister Says
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said the army intends to remain indefinitely in areas of strategic import in Gaza and elsewhere along its frontiers.
New Carrier Strike Group Joins Operations Against Yemen’s Houthis
The Carl Vinson strike group is the fifth U.S. carrier force to join in attacks on Houthi areas of Yemen since January 2024.
Iranian Foreign Minister to Visit Moscow Before Next Round of Talks With US
Iran’s foreign ministry said it will consult with the remaining parties to the 2015 nuclear deal as it continues talks with Washington.
Energy Secretary Says US, Saudi Arabia on Pathway to Civil Nuclear Agreement
‘For a U.S. partnership and involvement in nuclear here, there will definitely be a 123 agreement,’ the energy secretary said.
