Iran’s Ballistic Missile Gift to Russia—And Vice Versa
Iran's missile transfers to Russia could make its missile program a more potent threat to U.S. forces, Israel, and other targets in the Middle East.
John Kirby
Failed diplomacy keeps Sinwar in control
Speculation about Sinwar's fate continues, but his absence and silence fuel uncertainty, hindering both hostage negotiations and hopes of resolving the ongoing conflict.
Op-eds
U.S. Reportedly Warned UK Against Arms Export Restrictions to Israel
Biden administration officials privately warned the United Kingdom against suspending arms exports to Israel over concerns that it could harm attempts to broker a ceasefire between...
Flash Briefs
U.S. Increases Force Posture in the Middle East Amid Iranian Threats
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin ordered the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group to expedite its transit to the U.S. Central Command region on August 11 as the United States...
Flash Briefs
Why Ukraine’s Kursk incursion may be a game-changer for Putin
Ukraine has launched a major military operation to stab, grab and hold territory inside Russia. The move is historic, marking the first time since World War II that the armed forces of a sovereign country...
Op-eds
Hamas Rejects Proposed Israeli Changes to Ceasefire Deal
Latest Developments Hamas rejected a reported Israeli proposal on July 26 to screen Palestinians who return to the northern half of the Gaza Strip in the event of an agreed ceasefire, accusing Israel...
Flash Briefs
War Between Israel and Hezbollah Drawing Closer, U.S. Says
Escalating clashes on the Lebanese border could erupt into a full-scale war between Israel and Hezbollah in the coming weeks if Hamas and Israel fail to reach a cease-fire, Politico...
Flash Briefs
Gallant Underscores U.S.-Israel Bond During Multi-Day Trip to Washington
Following a series of high-level meetings in Washington, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant emphasized the enduring bond between the United States and Israel in remarks on June...
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First Humanitarian Aid Arrives Through U.S.-Israeli Constructed Gaza Pier
The White House said on May 17 that the first humanitarian aid to utilize the newly built temporary pier on the coast of Gaza was unloaded that morning. National Security Council...
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Biden turns on Israel
He doesn’t understand that Hamas loves dead Gazans
Op-eds
Turkey Poised to Join South Africa’s Genocide Lawsuit Against Israel at ICJ
Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on May 1 that Turkey plans to join South Africa’s genocide complaint against Israel in the International Court of Justice...
Flash Briefs
White House Defends $10 Billion Sanctions Waiver to Iran Following Attack
The White House on April 15 defended Iran sanctions waivers it last extended in March, giving Iran access to $10 billion in funds. National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby...
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Israel Increases Humanitarian Aid Transfers to Gaza
Israel facilitated the transfer of 126 aid trucks to northern Gaza and the opening of two bakeries there, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced on April 16. The effort, led by...
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Israel SitRep: April 15, 2024
Israel SitRep: April 15, 2024 Today’s Issue: IDF: About 99 percent of Some 300 UAVs and Missiles From Iran Were Intercepted | Four IDF Soldiers Wounded by Explosion on Lebanese Border, One Seriously...
Israel at War Situation Report
Israel to Send Delegation to Washington to Discuss Rafah Operation
The White House said on March 27 that senior Israeli officials agreed to reschedule a trip to Washington to discuss alternatives for a ground operation in Rafah. The move reverses...
Flash Briefs
Israeli Defense Minister Visits Washington to Push for Expedited Military Aid
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant arrived in Washington this week, reportedly to request expedited shipments of weapon systems from the United States. The visit marks Gallant’s...
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U.S. Sanctions Iranian Entities for Helping Russia Build Drones
The U.S. Treasury Department unveiled new sanctions on February 23 against hundreds of entities complicit in Russia’s war in Ukraine, including a network of Iranian entities that...
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Iran Has Already Sent Missiles to Russia, Report Says
Iran has already provided Russia with a significant number of surface-to-surface ballistic missiles and plans to send more soon, Reuters reported on February 21. Three Iranian sources...
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U.S. Strikes IRGC and Iranian-Backed Proxies in Iraq and Syria
U.S. forces began retaliatory strikes on February 2 against Iran-backed Shiite militias and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Quds Force and affiliated militia group targets...
Flash Briefs
Should America strike back at Iran?
Tehran knows that it's winning its proxy wars