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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.
Pentagon approves potential sale of F-15 support, equipment to Saudi Arabia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio bans senior Iranian officials, families from being in US
Trump officials meet group pushing for Alberta to gain independence from Canada
US advises citizens not to travel to Israel, UK encourages citizens to register with embassy
The US told its nonessential embassy staff and family members of embassy workers that they can voluntarily leave when they so choose.
US draws back efforts as mediator in Ukraine-Russia War peace talks
State Department spokeswoman Tammy Bruce said that America's methodology for the talks "will change in that we will not be the mediators."
Syria's foreign minister expected to meet with State Dept. officials in New York
This is the first meeting for the US and Shibani that is taking place on US territory. It comes after Syria's response to conditions set by the US for possible partial sanctions relief.
Trump admin. to reorganize State Department, cut redundant programs, Rubio says
“This approach will empower the Department from the ground up, from the bureaus to the embassies,” Rubio said.
Marco Rubio sits with Michael Benz, Jewish former Trump official with antisemitic online persona
Speaking to Rubio on Wednesday in a talk released by the State Department, Benz quizzed him on how the department would be changing its approach to free-speech issues under Trump.
US sanctions three Iranian spies over role in FBI agent's 2007 disappearance
The US sanctioned the officials for involvement in the "abduction, detention, and probable death of former FBI Special Agent Robert A. Levinson."
State Dept. says all waivers providing Iran economic relief are under review
"We are reviewing all existing sanctions waivers that provide Iran any degree of economic or financial relief," State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said.
US State Department officials were 'hostile' towards Israel during war, former envoy says - report
“There are many within the State Department who are not just unfriendly to Israel, but outright hostile,” former Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog said.
Rubio signs declaration to expedite delivery of $4 billion in military aid to Israel
Rubio said he had used emergency authority to expedite the delivery of military assistance to Israel to its Middle East ally, now in a fragile ceasefire with Hamas militants in their war in Gaza.
Trump orders revamp of US diplomatic corps to ensure they follow his agenda
Donald Trump has ordered a major State Department overhaul, empowering Rubio to reshape foreign service and enforce an "America First" agenda amid growing bureaucratic upheaval.
