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US Sets Up 'Iron Gate' Task Force to Prevent Smuggling to Iran
US Central Command has ordered the establishment of Task Force 'Iron Gate', which will work to thwart the transfer of advanced weapons, technologies and smuggled materials to Iran via land borders and the Caspian Sea. The force will number about 20 military and civilian personnel and will be based in Florida, and the move is meant to complete the US naval blockade imposed on Iran.
Security around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family reinforced following threats
Security around Deputy Minister Almog Cohen and his family has been reinforced following concrete threats directed at him and his family members. A security guard has been posted near his home, and the family members are receiving close police escort.
Venezuelan Citizen Arrested Near White House on Suspicion of Plotting Assassination of President Trump
A Venezuelan citizen was arrested Thursday night near the White House on suspicion of plotting to assassinate President Donald Trump. A rifle, two pistols and dozens of rounds of ammunition were found in the stolen car in which he was sitting.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, at the Kremlin. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the meeting, and no details of its content were released.
Qatar Promotes Framework to End War with Iran
According to media reports, Qatar is promoting a proposal under which the US would lift the naval blockade on Iran and release part of the frozen Iranian assets, in exchange for the return of international inspectors to the nuclear facilities. The proposal is presented as part of contacts to end the war.
Netanyahu tried to advance action against Iran before the elections; the Americans blocked the move
According to Maariv, N12 and Behadrei Haredim, the prime minister tried to advance action against Iran just days before the elections. The Americans blocked the move.
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