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Congress to Rubio: Lawmakers seek clarification on Barrack’s statements regarding Turkey, F-35s, & Hezbollah
A letter from members of Congress asks for clarification on whether the positions expressed by the U.S. ambassador to Turkey reflect official Washington policy
In Athens by the end of 2026, Donald Trump, says Kimberly Guilfoyle
The U.S. ambassador visited the ERT broadcasting center and revealed the upcoming visit of the American president to Greece – What she said about Hegseth & Rubio
Analysis: Why Iran struck the Fujairah oil facility and is “dragging” the US & Gulf countries back into war
The strategically important oil facility in Fujairah is critical for the global energy market – The port lies outside the Persian Gulf and is connected to UAE pipelines that bypass the Strait of Hormuz
The Chinese dragon’s double game: Xi Jinping awaits Trump in Beijing while keeping channels open with Iran
Beijing seeks de-escalation in the Persian Gulf - but not an American victory without cost. The Trump–Xi meeting on May 14 is turning into a critical test for the new global balance of power
Ceasefire in the air: Iranians leave Pakistan, Trump cancels Witkoff and Kushner trip
Abbas Araghchi departed Pakistan, signaling that Tehran will not accept “maximalist demands” – After the Iranian foreign minister’s departure, Donald Trump announced he canceled the trip of his two envoys, saying “we hold all the cards”
The security of the Middle East cannot be treated as a foreign issue to Europe
The joint meeting between European leaders and leaders from countries in the region concluded in Nicosia, as part of the informal European Council summit held in Cyprus, delivering a clear message: the security of the Middle East cannot be treated as a foreign issue for Europe
