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US State Dept. offers $10m. reward for Hamidawi, leader of Iran-backed Kataib Hezbollah militia
The US State Department offered up to $10 million for information on Ahmad al-Hamidawi, leader of Kataib Hezbollah, responsible for deadly attacks on US facilities and the kidnapping of US citizens.
US arrests Iranian family tied to 1979 Iran hostage crisis at US embassy
US, Lebanon request Israel pause attacks against Hezbollah prior to talks - report
US expelled Iran's UN deputy ambassador in December 2025, months before beginning of war - report
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations, State Department says
The memo, first reported by Fox News, instructs US US embassies to deny visas under existing law while the department reassesses its procedures.
Trump administration moves to revoke residency of antisemitism researcher
A prominent antisemitism researcher and US permanent resident is seeking court protection after the Trump administration signaled possible action against him over his work on social media platforms.
'Trump is a man of action,' US warns Iranian regime in Farsi-language message
A US State Department post warns Iran as protests continue, with reports of dozens killed, hundreds arrested, and Trump threatening similar action to capturing Venezuela's President Maduro.
Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says
The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.
Hamas terrorist surrenders to IDF after crossing Gaza's Yellow Line - report
A "recently recruited" Hamas terrorist who "regretted" his decision to join the terror group surrendered to IDF soldiers after crossing Gaza’s Yellow Line, a US official told CBS News.
US designates Venezuela's Cartel de los Solas as terror organization
"Neither Maduro nor his cronies represent Venezuela’s legitimate government," the US State Department said.
Possible human rights violations in Gaza documented in classified US report, sources tell WaPo
The possible violations would take the US State Department "multiple years" to go over.
US backs repeal of Caesar Act sanctions on Syria, State Department says
The Caesar Act imposed wide-ranging sanctions on Syria targeting individuals, companies, and institutions linked to former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
Trump withdraws State Department Middle East nominee, source says
Trump withdraws Joel Rayburn's nomination as assistant secretary of state after concerns over his role in US troop deployment discussions in Syria.
Hamas planning imminent attack on Gazans in violation of ceasefire, US warns
"Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire," the State Department said.
