Pentagon: US Troops Not Protecting Oil Fields in Syria DOD spokesman said there are exceptions for US soldiers to be protecting civilians near oil fields
White House Clarifies No Change in Iran Policy After Biden Interview Biden interview suggested that the US is demanding Iran stop uranium enrichment altogether, White House said that is not the case
Report: US Considering Small Steps With Iran to Revive JCPOA The option would mean Iran pauses or scales back nuclear activity while US gives Iran some sanctions relief
Philippines to Discuss Troop Deal With US Manila extended the Visiting Forces Agreement that allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
No US Combat Deaths in Afghanistan Over Past Year The Taliban will start attacking US troops again if they remain in the country past the May 1st withdrawal deadline
UK Refuses to Follow US in Suspending Saudi Arms Sales Over Yemen War From 2010 to 2019, Saudi sales made up 40% of UK arms exports
Bipartisan Support Grows for Domestic Terror Laws Members of Congress want domestic terrorism punishments to be as harsh as they are for international groups
Biden Administration Deliberating on Terms For Possible Revival of Iran Deal The US is still calling for Iran to act first even though it was the US who violated the JCPOA
Kremlin Calls Biden’s Russia Rhetoric ‘Aggressive’ and ‘Unconstructive’ The Biden administration is considering new sanctions on Russia
Biden to Reverse Terror Designation of Yemen’s Houthis The administration formally notified Congress of the decision