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Jared Szuba

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CENTCOM chief in Lebanon as Israel prepares partial withdrawal steps

The Lebanese military is expected to move into Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdraw.

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US carries out strikes in Iran after vessel attack

US forces struck Iranian coastal targets after Tehran was accused of attacking a commercial cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Trump calls Iran’s drone attack on cargo ship 'foolish violation' of ceasefire

The US president stopped short of issuing new threats, but called Thursday's drone attack "foolish."

26.06.2026 3

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Iran attacks cargo ship off Oman, testing Trump’s Hormuz Strait deal

The first Iranian attack on a cargo vessel since the ceasefire comes as top US diplomat Marco Rubio huddled with Gulf Cooperation Council ministers in...

25.06.2026 1

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CENTCOM commander heads to Israel, Gulf as Lebanon talks stall

Israel's top defense official said his country would not withdraw from Lebanon despite diplomatic pressure from Washington as it seeks rapprochement...

24.06.2026 3

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What’s the status of Strait of Hormuz after US-Iran talks?

Oil tankers continued to transit the strait in both directions, but many turned off their transponders over the weekend after Iran's military declared...

22.06.2026 10

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US to begin lifting naval blockade of Iran, Trump says

While the precise timeline remains unclear, the Trump administration is set to dismantle its blockade of Iranian ports in exchange for Iran lifting...

15.06.2026 8

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US military pulls out of Syria’s Al-Tanf garrison in major shift

Initially established as an outpost for US special operators to disrupt the Islamic State's control of the Syria-Iraq border, the base evolved into a...

12.02.2026 10

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Thousands attend burial of slain son of Libya's Gaddafi

Thousands turned out on Friday for the burial of the slain son of former Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi in a town that still holds allegiance to the...

06.02.2026 10

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US says 'key participant' in 2012 attack on Benghazi mission arrested

One of the "key participants" behind the 2012 attack on the US mission in Benghazi that left the ambassador and three other Americans dead has been...

06.02.2026 10

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US troops pull out of Shaddadi base in Syria: What to know

The base has been a hub for American troops between the central city of Hasakah and the strategic Khabur River Valley, once the gateway to the...

06.02.2026 10

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Iran's IRGC seizes two tankers in Gulf over alleged oil smuggling

What appeared to be a routine policing action followed two run-ins with the US Navy earlier this week, amid a massive buildup of US naval and air...

05.02.2026 10

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Lebanon’s army chief in Washington as Hezbollah disarmament enters critical phase

Gen. Rodolphe Haykal is seeking US support for what is likely to be a cautious approach to expanding the geographic scope of the Lebanese army's...

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As Iran stalls, US military strikes risk uncertain outcomes

If Iran’s leaders refuse to negotiate over the Trump administration’s demands, the president may have to choose between strike options that can...

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Navy destroyer, aircraft join US armada amassing near Iran

The US is rapidly massing warships and strike aircraft around Iran as President Donald Trump openly threatens military action.

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Kibbutz defender Ran Gvili is Israel's last hostage killed on Oct 7

Ran Gvili, a young Israeli police officer, was on medical leave when Hamas launched its deadly attack on Israel on October 7, 2023.Instead of staying ...

26.01.2026 20

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USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group reaches Middle Eastern waters

The carrier's presence gives the White House greater options to authorize strikes deep within Iranian territory while reducing the potential risk of...

26.01.2026 10

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US military negotiated SDF withdrawal from Syria's Raqqa prison

Syrian government forces took full control of Raqqa after hundreds of SDF fighters were evacuated to Kobani under US-negotiated safe passage.

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US military airlifts Syria ISIS prisoners to Iraq after SDF retreat: What to know

The airlift underscored the speed with which Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s forces took control of camps and prisons previously secured by...

22.01.2026 20

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Where are the main US military bases in the Middle East?

Jan 14 (Reuters) - Following are the significant military bases in the Middle East. Iran has threatened to strike U.S. bases in the region if attacked...

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Russia's Lavrov says the U.S. is smashing the world around with its raid on Venezuela and threats to Iran

MOSCOW, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Wednesday that the United States was fragmenting the very international...

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Germany open to deepening ties with Syrian government, says Berlin

BERLIN, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Germany is open to deepening relations with the new Syrian government, a German government spokesperson said, adding that...

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France studying possible transfer of Eutelsat terminals to Iran, foreign minister says

PARIS, Jan 14 (Reuters) - France's foreign minister said on Wednesday that Paris was looking at the possibility of sending Eutelsat satellite...

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Iranians arrive in Turkey through border gate as crackdown persists

By Ismet MikailogullariKAPIKOY, Turkey, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Dozens of Iranians crossed the border into Turkey on Wednesday, as authorities in Iran...

14.01.2026 20

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US evacuates some personnel from Qatar air base amid Trump threat to strike Iran

Iran's Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh warned Tuesday that Tehran will retaliate for any attacks on the country.

14.01.2026 20

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From cyberattacks to airstrikes, Trump has host of options on Iran

The White House has a bevy of options to turn up the heat on Iran's government short of regime change, former US military and intelligence officials...

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US bombs ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for Palmyra insider attack

The Islamic State has not claimed direct credit for the ambush by a member of the Syria's domestic security forces that killed three American...

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Yemen's main separatist group says it launched military operation in Abyan

DUBAI, Dec ​15 (Reuters) - ​Yemen's ⁠main separatist group, the ​Southern ‍Transitional ​Council, said they ⁠have launched a military...

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Pentagon identifies two US Army soldiers killed in Syria attack

Syria's government said it arrested five people on Sunday following the attack that killed three Americans and wounded several others, but it has...

15.12.2025 10

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Two US soldiers, interpreter killed in ISIS ambush in Syria, Pentagon says

The deadliest attack on American troops in Syria in years comes as the Pentagon aims to reduce its footprint while building trust with...

13.12.2025 10

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Turkey's Erdogan to hold talks only with Ukraine's Zelenskiy, Turkish source says

ANKARA (Reuters) -Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan will hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Ankara on Wednesday, a Turkish...

19.11.2025 10

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Saudi Arabia to receive F-35 jets ‘pretty similar’ to Israel’s, Trump says

The US president says he would like to provide both Saudi Arabia and Israel "top-of-the-line" stealth-capable F-35 Joint Strike Fighters, risking...

19.11.2025 10

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Netanyahu slams 'extremist' Israeli West Bank settlers

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed he would deal with the violent "handful of extremists" among Israeli settlers in the occupied West...

18.11.2025 10

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Trump says 'we'll be selling' F-35s to Saudi Arabia

By Steve HollandWASHINGTON (Reuters) -President Donald Trump said on Monday he plans to approve the sale of U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets to Saudi...

18.11.2025 10

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Netanyahu vows crackdown on Israeli violence after attacks on Palestinian villages

By Howard Goller and Ali Sawafta(Reuters) -Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday he will urgently convene cabinet ministers to ensure ...

18.11.2025 10

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Trump says US will sell F-35s to Saudi Arabia, first Arab country to acquire jets

The deal could hurt Washington's ties with Israel and is not likely to be approved by Congress unless conditioned on Saudi normalization of ties with...

18.11.2025 10

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Syria’s Sharaa leaves Washington with warm assurances but no security agreements

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa departed Washington without clinching major security agreements or long-term economic relief.

11.11.2025 10

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Jerusalem gridlocked as ultra-Orthodox protest military conscription

JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox Jewish protesters streamed to Jerusalem on Thursday in a show of force against military...

30.10.2025 10

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Trump’s Venezuela standoff to leave Mideast without US aircraft carrier

The USS Ford’s departure will leave Washington without the Navy’s on-call mobile strike capability in the Middle East as the Trump...

30.10.2025 10

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US military to start Gaza ceasefire monitoring as international force plans stall

Diplomatic snags and concerns that their troops could be caught in the crossfire between Hamas and Israel are raising questions about a US proposal to...

21.10.2025 10

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US CENTCOM hastens to rally international force to stabilize Gaza

Washington and its allies are drafting a UN Security Council resolution for an international stabilization force for Gaza, but the belated push has...

17.10.2025 10

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Maronite leader says Pope Leo will carry message of 'peace' to Lebanon

Pope Leo XIV will carry a message of peace to Lebanon and the Christians of the Middle East when he visits next month, Maronite Patriarch Beshara Rai...

15.10.2025 10

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US military says Hamas must 'immediately' halt violence as crackdown targets rivals

The US wants Egyptian and Qatari mediators to rein in Hamas amid skirmishes with rivals and evidence of extrajudicial killings in Gaza.

15.10.2025 10

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Pentagon says Qatari F-15 fighter jet pilots to train at US base in Idaho

The announcement comes as the Trump administration has moved to reward Qatar for facilitating talks to end the Gaza war.

10.10.2025 10

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Pentagon bolsters Gaza ceasefire oversight with 200-troop mission to Israel

US military officials will help coordinate everything from logistics of humanitarian aid deliveries to building security force teams, but doubts...

10.10.2025 10

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US strike in Syria kills al-Qaeda-linked planner, hints at changing militant networks

Members of Syria’s al-Qaeda branch, Huras ad-Din, have been joining Ansar al-Islam as US drone strikes have continued to pick off Huras...

08.10.2025 10

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US approves $230M for Lebanon’s push to disarm Hezbollah

New US funds for Beirut signal rare bipartisan approval for progress by Lebanon's security forces as they dismantle Hezbollah weapons caches,...

03.10.2025 10

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Trump signs order to ‘guarantee’ Qatar’s security after Israel strikes

New executive order appeared to go beyond existing US agreements with other Gulf states, enjoining Washington to take “all lawful and...

01.10.2025 10

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Dutch-flagged cargo ship struck off Yemen in latest attack

If claimed by the Houthis, the strike on the Minervagracht would mark their most successful attack on a civilian cargo vessel since July.

29.09.2025 10

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Pentagon pushes to accelerate ISIS detainee repatriations from Syria

Uncertainty about Syria’s long-term stability and the the US military’s future presence in the country have increased urgency among some Pentagon...

27.09.2025 10

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