US congressman slams Iraqi judiciary chief over militia disarmament comments

Wilson, a vocal anti-Iran lawmaker, reprimanded Zidan for his comments, saying his language “does not reflect the conduct of a state institution nor that of a neutral judiciary,” but rather “shows a communication channel and an ongoing relationship between the judiciary leadership and militia factions.”

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Main US problem with Iran ‘the treatment of their own people’: Rubio

"That regime is not reflective of the people who live in Iran, who are the inheritors of a proud and long cultural legacy and a proud, proud history," said US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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US strikes over 70 ISIS targets in Syria

"This operation is critical to preventing ISIS from inspiring terrorist plots and attacks against the US homeland," said US Central Command (CENTCOM) chief, Admiral Brad Cooper.

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US sanctions two ICC judges for ‘illegitimate targeting of Israel’

The two judges in question voted against an Israeli appeal that would have quashed the International Criminal Court's investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in the Gaza Strip.

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US sanctions 29 vessels allegedly linked to Iran’s shadow petroleum network

"[The US] Treasury will continue to deprive the regime of the petroleum revenue it uses to fund its military and weapons programs," said Treasury Under Secretary for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence John K. Hurley.

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US, partners conducted nearly 80 operations in Syria since July: CENTCOM

"ISIS has inspired at least 11 plots or attacks against targets in the United States over the past year," the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said in a report on Wednesday, adding that the CENTCOM operations, in return, have led to "119 terrorists detained and 14 killed over the last six months." 

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Iraq welcomes US repeal of military force authorizations

The US National Defense Authorization Act for 2026 also includes provisions to ensure that Baghdad clamps down on pro-Iran groups operating in Iraq.

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Trump imposes travel bans on seven more countries

In a statement, the White House said that Trump signed a proclamation “expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals from countries with demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing.” 

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US vows response after ISIS attack kills American troops in Syria

Syria's interior ministry confirmed Sunday that the perpetrator was an ISIS-affiliated individual, stressing that combating the extremist group is a "top priority" for Damascus and that cooperation with the Global Coalition fighting the jihadists will continue.

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