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US updates Israel travel warning, cites growing threat from Iran-backed Houthis
The travel advisory update warns of potential escalation by Iranian-backed Houthis, while keeping Israel at Level 3 and maintaining Level 4 restrictions in designated border areas.
Rubio received intel. warning of Iranian plots against US diplomats, official confirms to ‘Post’
Who is Russian-held US citizen Stephen Hubbard? - explainer
Rubio urges Lebanon to not return confiscated explosives to Hezbollah, US official says
Turkey does not meet legal requirements to receive F-35, State Department says - exclusive
According to the letter, no F-35 aircraft can be transferred to Turkey until Ankara fully complies with US law.
Malaysia amb. to US summoned by State Department over country's Israel policy
Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan said that the ambassador told the US State Department that Malaysia's longstanding policy of not recognising Israel was not new
Iran avoiding strikes on Israel over fear of Hezbollah's collapse, former intelligence officer says
"Hezbollah is in a difficult military state everywhere there is friction with IDF troops," said retired military Lt.-Col. (res.) Or Horowitz. "I think Iran and Hezbollah understand that."
State Department urges caution for all US travelers in light of Middle East tensions
"Due to heightened tensions in the Middle East, the security environment remains complex with the potential for unforeseen escalation," the State Department wrote on its website.
Trump administration launches campaign to dismantle ICC efforts to infringe on US sovereignty
President Donald Trump and other US officials, such as former President George W. Bush, have long said the ICC should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans.
Top Mamdani official ordered to cancel meeting with Iran's UN representative - report
A State Department official told City Journal that upon learning about the meeting, the State Department met with the Mamdani administration to clarify that the meeting was not acceptable.
US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself amid renewed conflict with Afghanistan
The US considers the Afghan Taliban to be a terrorist group, and Islamabad accuses Afghanistan of harboring terrorists that it blames for plotting attacks in Pakistan.
US approves potential $250 million fighter jet sale with Australia, says no impact on readiness
"It is vital to the US national interest to assist our ally in developing and maintaining a strong and ready self-defense capability," the statement said.
Israel denies US claim IDF withdrew from southern Lebanon buffer zone, sources tell 'Post'
A US State Department official claimed that Israel has withdrawn from southern Lebanon buffer zones, but two IDF sources denied this, and a Lebanese official said they were unaware of it.
Trump, Rubio praise Iran deal progress, 'Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon'
As US-Lebanon talks continue in Washington, Rubio noted that "the future of Lebanon belongs to the Lebanese people through their sovereign, elected government."
