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Iran plotting to kill Donald Trump in assassination plot, intelligence leak says

Iran is seeking to avenge the United States for the death of Major General Qassim Soleimani, a powerful Iranian commander, at the hands of a US drone strike two years ago

Daily Mirror

Iran navy announces drone division in Indian Ocean during Biden's Middle East visit

Iran on Friday announced its first drone division in the Indian Ocean, state TV said, as U.S. President Joe Biden visits the Middle East to rally Arab support to counter Iranian threats.

Reuters

Washington Must Show Radical Change in Policy to Redraw Middle East Alliances

With the US seeking to create a new defense alliance in the Middle East to confront threats, analysts believe that redrawing alliances in the region requires fundamental changes in US policy towards the region. US President Joe Biden, during his Middle East tour, is expected to present ideas on building…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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Biden Pledges $100 Million for Palestinian Hospitals in East Jerusalem

US President Joe Biden on Friday pledged an additional $100 million to support hospitals in East Jerusalem as part of a multiyear commitment aimed at helping Palestinian health services. Biden made the pledge at the Augusta Victoria Hospital in East Jerusalem ahead of a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iran Warns the US against Destabilizing Regional Security

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi warned the United States and its allies against destabilizing the security of the Middle East after US President Joe Biden signed a joint security declaration in Tel Aviv directed primarily against Tehran. "The great nation of Iran will not accept any insecurity or crisis in the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden news - live: Saudi trip sends ‘wrong message’ says Rep Omar as Air Force One makes historic flight

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The Independent UK

Biden brings Palestinians aid but no new peace plan

U.S. President Joe Biden promised on Friday not to give up efforts to end the decades-long Israeli Palestinian conflict, though he offered no new proposals to restart the stalled political dialogue between the two sides.

Reuters

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Saudi Arabia opens airspace to all carriers, giving Biden a win

Saudi Arabia said it would open its airspace to all airlines, a change that is part of President Joe Biden’s efforts to improve relations in the Middle East.

Tribune News Service

Biden's 3 big Middle East misses

His trip inadvertently underscores key promises he hasn't fulfilled.

Axios

Iran: U.S. efforts to maintain Israel's security will not lead to regional stability

Iran said on Thursday that as long as Washington's main goal was to maintain "the fake state of Israel's security," the Middle East will not achieve stability and peace, Iranian state TV quoted Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kanaani as saying.

Reuters

The U.S. Says the UAE Has 'Significant Human Rights Issues.' They Might Enter a Defense Agreement Anyway.

The Biden administration is reportedly considering a security agreement that would further intertwine the U.S. with an authoritarian, untrustworthy regime.

Reason

MAGA pastor says climate activists are being controlled by ‘demons’

‘The environmentalists are crazy. They are more fanatical than al Qaeda’

The Independent UK

Biden defends Saudi trip, says he will not avoid human rights

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday he would not avoid talking about human rights when he visits Saudi Arabia on the second leg of his Middle East trip and stressed his position on the murdered journalist Jamal Khashoggi was "absolutely" clear.

Reuters

Republicans block bill on right to travel across state lines for abortions – as it happened

Republican senator claims Democrats’ proposal would encourage ‘abortion tourism’

The Guardian - US

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Enriching uranium is the key factor in how quickly Iran could produce a nuclear weapon – here's where it stands today

Iran’s nuclear program is a major topic in President Joe Biden’s meetings this week with leaders in the Middle East. The most challenging part of producing nuclear weapons is making the material that fuels them, and Iran is known to have produced uranium that is near-weapons grade.

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Biden battered by inflation and low approval ratings

The economy, energy prices and upcoming midterms weigh heavily on the president during his Middle East trip. Plus, House committee argues Capitol attack was premeditated

Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Promises Israel 'Deeper Integration' in the Region...Stresses Two-state Solution

On his first leg of his tour in the Middle East, US President Joe Biden promised Israel to deepen its integration in the region by expanding peace agreements and security cooperation frameworks. At the same time, he underlined the importance of the two-state solution and the need for “more peace.”…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Senator Risch to Asharq Al-Awsat: Biden Should Strengthen Partnerships to Confront Iranian Threats

Prominent US congress members have welcomed President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Biden Says he Would Keep IRGC on Terrorism List

US President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as he began a trip to the Middle East. Speaking in an interview with Israel's Channel 12 TV that was recorded before he left Washington on Tuesday but aired…

The Guardian - US

Biden, on Middle East tour, is battered by inflation and low approval ratings at home

The sobering numbers, caused by high energy prices, will be top of the agenda as president visits the Middle East

Reuters

U.S., Israel sign joint pledge to deny Iran nuclear weaponry

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid signed a joint pledge on Thursday to deny Iran nuclear arms, a show of unity by allies long divided over diplomacy with Tehran.

Reuters

Biden says he would use force as 'last resort' to keep Iran from nuclear weapons

U.S. President Joe Biden said he would use force as a last resort to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon as he began a trip to the Middle East.

Los Angeles Times

Iran, not oil, is the main topic of Biden’s trip among Middle Eastern leaders

JERUSALEM — Many in the United States view President Joe Biden’s trip to the Middle East that began Wednesday as a mission to lower oil prices. But leaders throughout the region see it as a chance to hash out disagreements over Iran.

WEKU

Biden tries fist bumps instead of handshakes ahead of Saudi crown prince meeting

The White House says Biden is trying to limit physical contact during his trip to the Middle East because of COVID risks. But it's a decision that comes conveniently ahead of an awkward meeting.

The Guardian - UK

Biden commits to Israel’s security as he embarks on Middle East tour

After the visit a communique titled the ‘Jerusalem Declaration’ will reaffirm Israel’s right to defend itself

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