2 h. ago Trump expresses 'absolute confidence' as Steve Witkoff is sworn in as special Middle East envoy

President Donald Trump’s new special envoy to the Middle East was sworn in by Secretary of State Marco Rubio Tuesday in an Oval Office ceremony.

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4 h. ago Marco Rubio Orders State Department to Close Office of Palestinian Affairs

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered the State Department to close the Office of Palestinian Affairs, according to several reports. The post Marco Rubio Orders State Department to Close Office of Palestinian Affairs appeared first on Breitbart.

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5 h. ago Iran Tests Missile It Claims Can Penetrate U.S. and Israeli Defenses

Iranian Defense Minister Aziz Nasirzadeh said on Sunday that Iran has successfully tested an advanced solid-fueled ballistic missile that can penetrate the American-made Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system and strike targets in Israel. The post Iran Tests Missile It Claims Can Penetrate U.S. and Israeli Defenses appeared first on Breitbart.

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7 h. ago Trump says Houthis will halt attacks on commercial vessels, prompting US to stop strikes

Trump says Houthis will halt attacks on commercial vessels, prompting US to stop strikes  Middle East Monitor

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9 h. ago Turkey’s Erdogan Supports 'My Dear Friend' Trump's Negotiations with Iran, Russia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and President Donald Trump held what both leaders described as a “productive” telephone conference on Monday. The post Turkey’s Erdogan Supports ‘My Dear Friend’ Trump’s Negotiations with Iran, Russia appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 h. ago Uber turns to Chinese companies to snap up robotaxi market share in Europe, Middle East

Uber announced its third partnership with a Chinese autonomous vehicle company this week, revealing the ride-hail and delivery giant’s appetite for global domination in the emerging robotaxi sector. Uber said Tuesday it would work with Guangzhou-based Pony AI, which late last year went public on the Nasdaq at a $5.25 billion valuation, to launch robotaxis […]

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10 h. ago Iran Distances Itself from Embarrassing Houthis as Trump Nuclear Talks Stall

The government of Iran adamantly insisted on Sunday that it had no involvement in an escalated terrorism campaign against Israel by the Yemeni Houthi jihadist movement, which announced this weekend it would attempt to blockade Israeli skies entirely. The post Iran Distances Itself from Embarrassing Houthis as Trump Nuclear Talks Stall appeared first on Breitbart.

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10 h. ago Trump teases 'very, very big announcement' ahead of Middle East trip, Carney says he's 'on edge of my seat'

President Donald Trump in the Oval Office Tuesday teased a "very, very bid announcement" of a "really, really positive" nature before his Middle East trip.

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10 h. ago Israel Destroys Yemen's Main Airport; Cuts Houthi Weapons Supply Route

Israel destroyed the main airport in Sana'a, Yemen, the country's capital, to prevent the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels from using it to rearm their missiles and resupply their forces, in the latest counterattack. The post Israel Destroys Yemen’s Main Airport; Cuts Houthi Weapons Supply Route appeared first on Breitbart.

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13 h. ago Temple SJP Leader: It Is Our Job to Destroy the United States

Temple SJP Leader: It Is Our Job to Destroy the United States  MEMRI | Middle East Media Research Institute

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26 h. ago Trump’s Hope for Gaza Deal Fades as Israel Plans Major Escalation

Ahead of a trip to the Middle East, President Trump has disengaged from the conflict, analysts said, but must now decide how to respond.

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32 h. ago Israel Prepares Operation 'Gideon's Chariots' to Take Over Gaza, Clear Hamas

Israel called up its military reserves Sunday to prepare for a massive new operation, "Gideon's Chariots," in which it plans to reconquer Gaza and eliminate Hamas, neighborhood by neighborhood, over several months. The post Israel Prepares Operation ‘Gideon’s Chariots’ to Take Over Gaza, Clear Hamas appeared first on Breitbart.

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32 h. ago Israel Pounds Houthis in Yemen; Massive Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port

The Israeli Air Force (IAF) pounded the port city of Hodeidah in Yemen in a wave of massive retaliatory strikes after Iranian-backed Houthi rebels fired a missile Sunday that hit Ben Gurion airport in Tel Aviv. The post Israel Pounds Houthis in Yemen; Massive Airstrikes on Hodeidah Port appeared first on Breitbart.

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34 h. ago Israel says Trump’s Middle East visit is the ‘window of opportunity’ for hostage deal

Israel says President Donald Trump's Middle East visit is the "window of opportunity" to secure a hostage deal before it launches a massive military operation to take over the Gaza Strip.

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35 h. ago Houthi Terrorists Threaten ‘Complete Air Blockade’ of Israel

The Iran-backed Houthi terrorists of Yemen threatened on Monday to impose a “complete air blockade” of Israel, building from their success at landing a missile in the general vicinity of Israel’s Ben Gurion airport on Sunday. The post Houthi Terrorists Threaten ‘Complete Air Blockade’ of Israel appeared first on Breitbart.

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42 h. ago Trump’s Tariffs End a Liberalization Dream in the Middle East—and Shrink American Influence

Trump’s Tariffs End a Liberalization Dream in the Middle East—and Shrink American Influence  The Century Foundation

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52 h. ago The isolationism in the United States leaves a vacuum in the Middle East for China

The isolationism in the United States leaves a vacuum in the Middle East for China - opinion  The Jerusalem Post

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62 h. ago Houthis Hit Ben Gurion Airport with Missile; Israel Weighs Response; Iran Possible Target

A ballistic missile fired by the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen struck the ground inside the perimeter of Israel's Ben Gurion Airport on Sunday, leading Israeli officials to prepare a response to Yemen -- or Iran. The post Houthis Hit Ben Gurion Airport with Missile; Israel Weighs Response; Iran Possible Target appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago WATCH — 'God Bless You': Freed American Contractor Thanks President Trump After 903 Days as Kuwait Hostage

An American defense contractor who was held hostage in Kuwait for 903 days has thanked President Donald Trump for his efforts in securing his release. The post WATCH — ‘God Bless You’: Freed American Contractor Thanks President Trump After 903 Days as Kuwait Hostage appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 d. ago Israel, Unlike California, Saved Communities from Massive Wildfires

Israel managed to contain one of the largest wildfires in the country's history this week without losing any structures to the blaze -- unlike California, which saw tens of thousands of structures destroyed in January. The post Israel, Unlike California, Saved Communities from Massive Wildfires appeared first on Breitbart.

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