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Why Israel could not let Iran’s missile attack go unanswered - analysis
From Washington’s perspective, that makes sense. Trump is trying to preserve negotiations with Iran and avoid a return to open regional war but, from Israel’s perspective, that logic is incomplete.
Netanyahu 'won't have any choice' but to accept Iran deal, Trump tells FT
Members of Iranian soccer staff wait to receive US visas ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Trump faces Republican resistance on Iran war, key issues as midterm elections approach
Lebanon asks US to pressure Israel to halt attacks and operations
Hostilities have continued since Trump declared a ceasefire on April 16, mostly in south Lebanon, where Israel is occupying a self-declared security zone.
NYC anti-Israel activists plan Monday protest against Israel real estate event
The Monday protest comes following a similar event on Tuesday, after which PAL-Awda said it was undeterred.
Iraqi media shocked by reports of secret Israeli base as Baghdad hits critical juncture - analysis
Reports that Iraq’s sovereignty may have been undermined by a foreign force operating in the desert will cause controversy in Baghdad.
Trump’s White House ballroom 'gift' to America set to cost taxpayers $1 billion
Due to safety concerns after the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, Republicans want to pass a bill that includes $1 billion of taxpayers’ money for security adjustments and upgrades.
US Justice Dep't moves to denaturalize 12 people, including one who supported Al-Qaeda
According to the DoJ, Ouazzani was planning ways to support Al-Qaeda along with two men later convicted of trying to bomb the New York Stock Exchange as early as 2003.
CDC classifies hantavirus outbreak to 'level 3' of emergency activation
A "level 3" designation is standard at this stage and is the lowest CDC emergency activation level, with the agency actively monitoring the virus's progress.
Trump says US will start 'Project Freedom Plus' if Iran talks fail
Earlier on Saturday, a reporter asked Trump if he thought Iran was "slow-rolling" talks, to which the President replied, "We'll find out soon enough."
As anti-LGBTQ laws spread, these Jewish nonprofits are funding moves to safer states
So far, 29 applications have been approved, representing 56 people across households in 12 states, and $274,500 in loans have been disbursed.
Iran’s aging tankers used for oil reserves as blockade strains storage capacity
The vessel's commission suggests that Iran’s energy sector and oil storage capacity are facing a crisis, as the US Navy continues to block the passage of tankers carrying Iranian oil out of the Gulf.
US Navy strikes Iranian-flagged ship trying to break Strait of Hormuz blockade from Gulf of Oman
The Iranian-flagged oil tanker was struck by 20 mm cannon fire from a jet launched by the US Navy, US CENTCOM said on Wednesday.