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Washington shifts troops away from vulnerable bases and sends Patriot battery to region; UN nuclear watchdog says Iran has not rebuilt struck sites; US war costs pass $47 billion Read […]
Belgrade police killed the minor, who was armed with two knives and was tied to the Islamic State, the Serbian Interior Ministry said. Read More, JNS
London residents Nouman Essghir and Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim, both 24, accused of plot to attack RAF base used by US forces to strike Iran Read More, The Times
Netanyahu says that, together with the U.S. president, Israel has a “historic, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to eliminate the Iranian threat. Read More, JNS
“ISIS ravaged Syria and caused havoc across the globe. Our office will continue to prosecute those who supported its murderous reign,” the U.S. Justice Department said. Read More,
Qatari FM says onus on Tehran to now ‘demonstrate good faith’, reopen Strait, stop threatening neighbors Read More…The Times of Israel
The report focused on Palestinian casualties in the West Bank due to Israeli military action and settler violence, as well as analysis of elected MKs and senior military
Amman does not say which groups it targeted, but says ‘many members of terror group’ killed and wounded; Damascus says at least 7 killed, including women and children
Comment from member of Iran-backed group’s political bureau comes after Egyptian parliament approved support for Mecca-pact partner, though no request has yet been made Read More…The Times of
With neither bloc assured of a majority, here’s how Israel’s electoral system works, what could decide the election, and how Netanyahu could remain in power — even if
Officials say three men were wounded in the dawn shootout in Karak; authorities have not publicly identified ties to Islamist terror groups Read More…The Times of Israel
“We continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with our Gulf partners and the shipping industry,” said Adm. Brad Cooper. Read More…JNS
US officials expressed concern Iran was in the “advanced stages” of planning these attacks, while Iran is also preparing for the possibility of an Israeli or US strike
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