EU Sanctions Iranian Officials Amid Vienna Talks The sanctions mark the first time that the EU sanctioned Iran for alleged human rights abuses since 2013
Iran Blames Israel for Natanz Attack Netanyahu said Israel will continue to "defend itself" against Iran
US, Israel to Hold Strategic Iran Talks Israel's defense minister met with SecDef Lloyd Austin and warned against the US rejoining the original nuclear deal
US Escalates Tensions With Beijing in the South and East China Seas The US Navy released a photo of a destroyer tailing a Chinese warship in the East China Sea
New State Department Policy Encourages Stronger Ties With Taiwan Officials The Biden administration is boosting ties with Taipei to counter China
Republicans Block US Aid to Palestinians The Biden administration announced $235 million in aid for Palestinians, the Republican effort delays $75 million
US Not Willing to Lift All Trump-Era Sanctions on Iran to Revive Nuclear Deal Vienna talks will reconvene next week
Biden Requests to Increase Military Budget to $753 Billion $715 billion would go to the Pentagon, which cited China as the top "threat" in its request for the money
China Blasts US Military Interventions in Human Rights Report The report said the US was responsible for 81% of the world's armed conflicts between 1945 and 2001
Military Officials Frustrated That Biden Hasn’t Made a Decision on Afghanistan While Biden hasn't made a formal decision, all signs indicate he plans to stay in Afghanistan beyond the May 1 deadline
