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Congress sends Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid package to president’s desk
After months of delays, Congress passed a $95 billion package that includes funds to arm Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan.
US sending seized Iranian munitions to Ukraine
The transfer comes as prospects of further Ukraine aid look bleak in Congress
Senate Democrats warn Biden on Saudi security pact
Twenty Senate Democrats wrote Biden expressing concerns over plans to offer Saudi Arabia security guarantees in exchange for normalizing ties with Israel.
US sanctions firms in China , Russia, Turkey over Iran’s drone program
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high, despite the release of five American detainees from Iran this week.
By Fatima Hussein
Officials say 5 prisoners sought by US in a swap with Iran left Tehran
The exchange was expected to take place after nearly $6 billion in once-frozen Iranian assets reached Qatar.
By Jon Gambrell, The Associated Press
US may put armed troops on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz
Officials said Marines and sailors would provide the security only at the request of the ships involved.
Republican defense bill would move Mexico under US Southern Command
Military relations with Mexico currently fall under the purview of U.S. Northern Command.
White House says Iran is helping Russia build a drone factory
U.S. intelligence officials believe a drone plant in Russia’s Alabuga special economic zone could be operational early next year.
How to ensure Iranian drones don’t include US components
While the Iranian drone threat may have previously seemed distant for Europe, the appearance of these weapons in Ukraine has brought the problem home.
By Ryan Brobst, Bradley Bowman and Behnam Ben Taleblu
US launches Syria strikes after contractor killed, 5 troops wounded
A U.S. contractor died and six additional personnel were wounded in a Syria drone strike that inspired retaliatory strikes Thursday.
By Davis Winkie
US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran’s drone procurement network
Four firms allegedly bought equipment, including European-made engines, for the country's drone program.
By Fatima Hussein