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US presses Israel to avoid striking Beirut as talks with Lebanon enter second day in DC - analysis
The meetings in Washington between the US, Israel, and Lebanon are important, but it remains to be seen what concrete changes can emerge.
Trump: 'I started Iran war, would be no Israel without me'
Israel-Lebanon talks resume, Hezbollah keeps fighting in violation of agreement with Trump - report
Khamenei is increasingly engaged in Iranian gov., Tehran still has drone arsenal, Rubio says
What could the US have planned for Cuba after charges against Raúl Castro? - explainer
Trump’s envoy to Havana during his first term, Lawrence Gumbiner, said Trump likely views action with Cuba as an opportunity for US businesses rather than a chance for true regime change.
Trump vows US will retrieve enriched uranium from Iran
"I can think of nothing more important than the fact that we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon," said Trump.
US plans to shrink forces available to NATO during crises, sources say
Trump's administration has repeatedly slammed European allies for not spending enough on their militaries and relying on the US for defense.
US Secretary of State approves $25.8 billion in weapons sales to Middle East allies - report
According to Bloomberg, the massive sale demonstrates the Trump administration’s commitment to allied countries affected by Iranian attacks during Operation Epic Fury.
Marco Rubio would beat JD Vance by wide margin in 2028 presidential primaries, poll finds
The survey, conducted between May 4-7 with a sample of 2,069 Americans, shows Rubio commanding 45.4% of Republican support.
Taiwan confident in US ties, hopes Trump-Xi summit brings no ‘surprises’
Taiwan voiced confidence in US relations ahead of Trump’s China visit while expressing concern over possible “surprises” tied to Taiwan.
Israel-Lebanon talks to resume May 14-15 with US mediation
The US State Department specified that "comprehensive peace is contingent on the full restoration of Lebanese state authority and the complete disarmament of Hezbollah."
US attacks in Gulf violation of ceasefire, more than a ‘light slap,’ Iranian officials say
An Iranian military source warned that if the US attempted to re-enter the Persian Gulf, it would receive another "decisive response."
WATCH: US strikes empty Iranian oil tankers, Iran launches missiles, drones at UAE
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the US should get a response from Iran on its proposal on Friday and addressed the strikes on Iranian military facilities as defensive actions.
Israel's self-defense cannot be infringed upon, even if US, Iran reach a deal - editorial
While Israel certainly wants an end to the war with an Iran that no longer poses a threat to its existence, it's alarming that the government in Jerusalem seems to have no say in the process.
