Middle East
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Vladimir Putin has undermined U.S. efforts against Iran: Pentagon official
Gen. Dan Caine didn't offer any further details about what actions Putin has taken, other than to say, ”There’s definitely some action there.”
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Trump planning for an extended blockade of Iran in ongoing effort to force nuclear agreement
During discussions in Monday's Situation Room, as well as other meetings, Trump told his aides to prepare for an extended blockade.
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Iran war cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official testifies
The costs, which come from a top Pentagon comptroller, include munitions, operations, maintenance and equipment replacements.
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Ex-CIA analyst Fleitz: Iran was months from a nuke, Israel had to act
Israel launched a "pre-emptive" strike on Iran from Thursday evening into Friday morning with a goal to dismantle the country's nuclear program.
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Israel airstrikes on Iran target nuclear, military sites, reportedly kill 3 top military officials
"These are three ruthless mass murderers with international blood on their hands," the IDF said.
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United Nation watchdog says Iran not complying with nuclear obligations
Iran Breaches Nuclear Obligations with U.N. and Announces New Enrichment Facility
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Israel recovers bodies of two more hostages as Hamas attacks Gaza aid group
The IDF said it has recovered the body of Yair Yaakov and another hostage in the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip. The identity of the other hostage has not been released.
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Iran using desert sites to test nuclear weapons components in rush to bomb: resistance group
The allegations come as President Trump expresses frustration with Iranian negotiators’ demands.
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Greta Thunberg deported from Israel after boat to Gaza intercepted
The 22-year-old climate activist was put on a plane to France and will later be transported back to her native country of Sweden.
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Israel intercepts boat with Greta Thunberg, other activists bound for Gaza
"The passengers are expected to return to their home countries," the Israel Defense Ministry said.
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IDF fired at Palestinians in Gaza near aid site, investigating incident, reported casualties
"The troops carried out warning fire, and after the suspects failed to retreat, additional shots were directed near individual suspects who advanced toward the troops," the IDF said.
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Hamas to release 10 living hostages, bodies of 18 others in response to U.S. ceasefire proposal
Hamas is seeking some amendments to the proposal.
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Israel approves large expansion of Jewish settlements in West Bank
The Jewish nation is allowing the construction of 22 new settlements in the West Bank.