Middle East

Trump Moves to Rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation

Trump Moves to Rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation

The Trump administration is moving to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran

US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran

The U.S. strikes are in response to an Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7.
Trump Meets NATO Secretary General Rutte on the Sidelines of NATO Summit in Turkey

Trump Meets NATO Secretary General Rutte on the Sidelines of NATO Summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit 'Hard' Tonight After Saying the Ceasefire Is Over

Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit 'Hard' Tonight After Saying the Ceasefire Is Over

He added that U.S. representatives can continue negotiations, but he cast doubt on the outcome.
Iran Has Shown It's Willing to Effect Energy Security, US Alliance by Attacking US Allies: Former Trump Advisor

Iran Has Shown It's Willing to Effect Energy Security, US Alliance by Attacking US Allies: Former Trump Advisor

Former foreign policy advisor to President Donald Trump, George Papadopoulos, discussed with NTD's Melina Wisecup, the U.S. strikes on Iran on Tuesday.
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Ship Attacks: Middle East Analyst on Escalation and Sanctions

US Launches Strikes on Iran After Ship Attacks: Middle East Analyst on Escalation and Sanctions

Middle East analyst Gerard Filitti reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels, the reimposition of sanctions on Iranian oil, and what all this means for the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal.
At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit

At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit

Explosions were heard in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria on Tuesday.
Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey

Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey

The U.S. president said, 'It’s time to do that,' following a meeting with the Turkish president.
US, Iran Exchange Fire After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran Exchange Fire After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.
US Revokes Authorization for Iran to Sell Oil After Tanker Attacks

US Revokes Authorization for Iran to Sell Oil After Tanker Attacks

Several commercial ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Trump Greeted by Turkish President in Ankara

Trump Greeted by Turkish President in Ankara

Trump arrives in Turkey, on July 7 and participates in a welcoming ceremony with the Turkish President Erdogan.
Netanyahu: No Rift With Trump

Netanyahu: No Rift With Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacting to chants of Death to America on the streets of Tehran and discussing an upcoming visit to the United States.
Reduction in Iranian Attacks a ‘Tactical Pause’ Rather Than Lasting Peace: Naval Warfare Expert

Reduction in Iranian Attacks a ‘Tactical Pause’ Rather Than Lasting Peace: Naval Warfare Expert

NTD discussed the latest on U.S. negotiations with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz with analyst Brent Sadler.
‘NATO Really Blew It When It Came to the Iran Conflict:’ Analyst

‘NATO Really Blew It When It Came to the Iran Conflict:’ Analyst

President Donald Trump will travel to Turkey this week for the NATO summit amidst the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
OPEC+ Approves Further Oil Output Increase as Hormuz Exports Start to Recover

OPEC+ Approves Further Oil Output Increase as Hormuz Exports Start to Recover

The oil-producing group agreed during an online meeting to increase quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, on top of similar increases for June and July.
Trump on Iran: US Military Waiting With All Assets on Standby

Trump on Iran: US Military Waiting With All Assets on Standby

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has military assets in the region and now they are just waiting.
European NATO Allies Need to Stop Outsourcing Their Defense: Geopolitical Analyst

European NATO Allies Need to Stop Outsourcing Their Defense: Geopolitical Analyst

NATO leaders are set to gather on July 7 and 8 in Ankara, Turkey.
Iran Warns of Response Without ‘Full Implementation’ of US Peace Deal

Iran Warns of Response Without ‘Full Implementation’ of US Peace Deal

The warning was issued by a top Iranian official as the country prepares for a funeral for its former top leader, Ali Khamenei.
Israeli Protesters Demand Government Accountability for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 Attack

Israeli Protesters Demand Government Accountability for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 Attack

Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Thursday to mark 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack.
Iran Threatens ‘Powerful Response’ for Ships That Don’t Use Its Approved Hormuz Strait Routes

Iran Threatens ‘Powerful Response’ for Ships That Don’t Use Its Approved Hormuz Strait Routes

Tehran has insisted it must control the routes of the vessels in the strait.
Trump Moves to Rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation

Trump Moves to Rescind Syria's State Sponsor of Terrorism Designation

The Trump administration is moving to rescind Syria’s designation as a State Sponsor of Terrorism.
US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran

US Launches Another Round of Strikes on Iran

The U.S. strikes are in response to an Iranian attack on ships in the Strait of Hormuz on July 7.
Trump Meets NATO Secretary General Rutte on the Sidelines of NATO Summit in Turkey

Trump Meets NATO Secretary General Rutte on the Sidelines of NATO Summit in Turkey

U.S. President Donald Trump meets NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit 'Hard' Tonight After Saying the Ceasefire Is Over

Trump Says Iran Will Be Hit 'Hard' Tonight After Saying the Ceasefire Is Over

He added that U.S. representatives can continue negotiations, but he cast doubt on the outcome.
Iran Has Shown It's Willing to Effect Energy Security, US Alliance by Attacking US Allies: Former Trump Advisor

Iran Has Shown It's Willing to Effect Energy Security, US Alliance by Attacking US Allies: Former Trump Advisor

Former foreign policy advisor to President Donald Trump, George Papadopoulos, discussed with NTD's Melina Wisecup, the U.S. strikes on Iran on Tuesday.
US Launches Strikes on Iran After Ship Attacks: Middle East Analyst on Escalation and Sanctions

US Launches Strikes on Iran After Ship Attacks: Middle East Analyst on Escalation and Sanctions

Middle East analyst Gerard Filitti reacts to U.S. strikes on Iran in retaliation for attacks on commercial vessels, the reimposition of sanctions on Iranian oil, and what all this means for the fragile U.S.-Iran peace deal.
At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit

At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit

Explosions were heard in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria on Tuesday.
Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey

Trump Says US Lifting Sanctions to Allow F-35 Sales to Turkey

The U.S. president said, 'It’s time to do that,' following a meeting with the Turkish president.
US, Iran Exchange Fire After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US, Iran Exchange Fire After Iran Attacks Commercial Vessels in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Central Command said on Tuesday it completed a new round of strikes on Iran and that it had struck over 80 targets during its latest attacks.
US Revokes Authorization for Iran to Sell Oil After Tanker Attacks

US Revokes Authorization for Iran to Sell Oil After Tanker Attacks

Several commercial ships were attacked in or near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday.
Trump Greeted by Turkish President in Ankara

Trump Greeted by Turkish President in Ankara

Trump arrives in Turkey, on July 7 and participates in a welcoming ceremony with the Turkish President Erdogan.
Netanyahu: No Rift With Trump

Netanyahu: No Rift With Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacting to chants of Death to America on the streets of Tehran and discussing an upcoming visit to the United States.
Reduction in Iranian Attacks a ‘Tactical Pause’ Rather Than Lasting Peace: Naval Warfare Expert

Reduction in Iranian Attacks a ‘Tactical Pause’ Rather Than Lasting Peace: Naval Warfare Expert

NTD discussed the latest on U.S. negotiations with Iran and the Strait of Hormuz with analyst Brent Sadler.
‘NATO Really Blew It When It Came to the Iran Conflict:’ Analyst

‘NATO Really Blew It When It Came to the Iran Conflict:’ Analyst

President Donald Trump will travel to Turkey this week for the NATO summit amidst the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.
OPEC+ Approves Further Oil Output Increase as Hormuz Exports Start to Recover

OPEC+ Approves Further Oil Output Increase as Hormuz Exports Start to Recover

The oil-producing group agreed during an online meeting to increase quotas by 188,000 barrels per day from August, on top of similar increases for June and July.
Trump on Iran: US Military Waiting With All Assets on Standby

Trump on Iran: US Military Waiting With All Assets on Standby

President Donald Trump says the U.S. has military assets in the region and now they are just waiting.
European NATO Allies Need to Stop Outsourcing Their Defense: Geopolitical Analyst

European NATO Allies Need to Stop Outsourcing Their Defense: Geopolitical Analyst

NATO leaders are set to gather on July 7 and 8 in Ankara, Turkey.
Iran Warns of Response Without ‘Full Implementation’ of US Peace Deal

Iran Warns of Response Without ‘Full Implementation’ of US Peace Deal

The warning was issued by a top Iranian official as the country prepares for a funeral for its former top leader, Ali Khamenei.
Israeli Protesters Demand Government Accountability for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 Attack

Israeli Protesters Demand Government Accountability for Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023 Attack

Israeli demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Thursday to mark 1,000 days since the October 7, 2023 Hamas terror attack.
Iran Threatens ‘Powerful Response’ for Ships That Don’t Use Its Approved Hormuz Strait Routes

Iran Threatens ‘Powerful Response’ for Ships That Don’t Use Its Approved Hormuz Strait Routes

Tehran has insisted it must control the routes of the vessels in the strait.