Iran
Iran had made two “transactions” for humanitarian purposes from an account in Oman, said Elizabeth Rosenberg, an assistant treasury secretary.
The Israeli president called for an international coalition to counter the threat from the Iranian terror proxy.
“The similarities are extremely relevant,” said Ari Harow. “Many of the lessons that were learned from 2014 are being implemented today.”
The two men arrived on the island as asylum seekers.
The Iran-backed Kata’ib Hezbollah militia claimed responsibility for the shelling of the U.S. embassy compound in Baghdad, stating that the attacks would continue until all coalition forces withdraw from the country.
The economic organization also said UNRWA, which has been criticized for its close ties with Hamas, would help distribute $600 million in aid.
Air-raid sirens were activated in Eilat, sending approximately 60,000 Israelis, as well as tourists, running for shelter.
The strikes reportedly targeted Houthi drones and factories.
The vote split the Democratic caucus, with 90, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), joining Republicans in telling President Biden to re-freeze the money.
Intelligence assessments suggest the drone was likely targeting the ship, one U.S. official said.
“The United States remains committed to exposing elements of the Iranian military and its complicit partners abroad to disrupt this critical source of funds,” said Brian Nelson, a U.S. Treasury official.
The pause in Israel’s war against Hamas provides an opportunity for assessment. While the IDF has been forced to fight Hamas on its own turf, Jerusalem has responded with overwhelming military precision and force, diplomatic support, and most importantly, domestic resolve.
