US arrests Iraqi Kataib Hezbollah senior commander

“Saadi is a commander for Kataib Hizballah, a US designated FTO [Foreign Terrorist Organization] operating in Iraq that is closely aligned with the IRGC [Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp],” the Justice Department said in a statement.

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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire for 45 days

Israel has violated the ceasefire established on April 16 dozens of times.

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US releases first UFO files

There are accounts of flying saucers or discs, reports of a glowing orange orb resembling imagery from The Lord of the Rings, and a US military operator describing a UAP flying just above the ocean’s surface making multiple 90 degree turns at around 80 miles per hour.

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US sanctions Chinese refinery, entities over Iranian ties

“These measures underscore the US commitment to disrupting Iran’s ability to fund terrorism, support proxy forces, and threaten regional stability,” said the US State Department.

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Iranian FM to visit Islamabad, Muscat, Moscow to discuss regional developments

CNN on Friday, citing two administration officials, reported that US President Donald Trump is sending special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan to “participate in talks” with the Iranian top diplomat this weekend.

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US halts dollar shipments, restricts transfers to Iraq: Sources

The New Region contacted the Treasury Department, but they were not immediately available.

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Iran undecided on next round of US talks: Spox

“We have no plans for the next round of talks and no decision has been made in this regard,” he added.

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PM Barzani, Secretary Burgum discuss Kurdistan Region’s energy outlook amid attacks

The Kurdistan Region’s energy infrastructure has come under continuous drone attacks by Iran-aligned militias, forcing some to halt operations at certain points.

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Iran ‘completely’ opens the Strait of Hormuz: FM

In a later post, Trump announced that the US will collect “all nuclear dust” resulting from the attacks by B2 bombers on Iran, but noted that the deal is “in no way subject to Lebanon,” while stressing that Washington will work with Beirut separately.

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