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Trump signs executive order imposing tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
The executive order detailed that, on top of pre-existing import taxes, an additional tariff will be imposed on goods coming from “any country that directly or indirectly" trades with Iran.
White House planning Gaza Board of Peace meeting in Washington - Axios
Trump says Iran willing to make deal, further US-Iran talks planned for next week
US accuses China of secret nuclear testing as it calls for broad new arms treaty after New START
US reiterates call for all citizens to 'leave Iran now,' in security alert on open border crossings
The US urged its citizens to "leave Iran now" due to protests, security measures, and flight disruptions. Dual nationals face the risk of detention, the travel advisory warned.
Talking to Tehran: Why US returned to the negotiating table as Iran was at its weakest
MIDDLE EAST AFFAIRS: That is a question many are now asking, alongside other questions that reflect a deeper sense of confusion: Wasn’t the issue Iran’s killing of protesters, not centrifuges?
US military says it killed two people in strike on suspected drug vessel in Eastern Pacific
According to CNN, at least 119 people have now been killed in American military strikes on suspected drug boats as part of the Trump administrations so-called campaign against narcotics trafficking.
Taiwan teams up with US firm Kratos to build Mighty Hornet IV attack drones to counter China
The Mighty Hornet IV is being developed as a low-cost, cruise missile-like weapon, and the two sides aim to base a "large quantity" of the systems in Taiwan as both a deterrent and a wartime asset.
'Saving money, being healthy': Trump unveils TrumpRx discounted medication website
The website is targeted at consumers looking to buy drugs without using insurance, meaning that most purchases would not count toward patients' insurance deductibles.
Missile barrages and cyber operations: Iran outlines multi-front war plan against US - report
The concept echoes recent years of proxy warfare across Lebanon, Iraq, Syria, and the Red Sea, where Houthi maritime attacks disrupted shipping and drew international responses.
Israel estimates slim prospects for US-Iran agreement in Oman talks
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet with United States President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Muscat, Oman on Friday.
Araghchi joins Trump envoy Witkoff in Oman for US-Iran talks - report
The talks are scheduled to take place on Friday morning and will focus on Iran's nuclear program, despite US requests to cover broader topics.
Jerusalem removed hotel land plan from agenda after Oct. 7 families protested
The families cited a US civil lawsuit that alleges the project is linked to Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American businessman accused in court filings of aiding Hamas.
US, Russia closing in on a deal to observe New START nuclear arms control treaty - report
The New START treaty, which set limits on each side's missiles, launchers, and strategic warheads, is the last in a series of nuclear agreements dating back more than half a century to the Cold War.
