Middle East

This page collects the 211 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Middle East”. Coverage spans news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with International Relations, Foreign Policy, and Sanctions.

1. Fri, Aug 282 items
   1. U.S. diplomats and family members begin returning to Middle East embassiesThe U.S. State Department has initiated the return of diplomats and some family members to embassies in the Middle East. This follows a previous order that required personnel to evacuate their posts aMiami-Dade
   2. Trump shifts strategy to economic sanctions as U.S.-Iran conflict hits six-month markMiami-Dade
2. Tue, Aug 251 item
   1. USS Abraham Lincoln strike group heads to Thailand after 260-day deploymentThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group is traveling to a port in Thailand following a 260-day deployment that included over 200 consecutive days at sea without a port call. The group was originally scheHillsborough
3. Mon, Aug 242 items
   1. Iran warns of response to anticipated U.S. sanctionsIran has issued a warning regarding upcoming U.S. sanctions, stating they will not lead to regional peace. Concurrently, Israeli and Syrian officials held a meeting following recent military strikes, Miami-Dade2 reports
   2. U.S. announces new sanctions against Iran as regional tensions continueMiami-Dade
4. Sun, Aug 231 item
   1. Iranian President defends U.S. memorandum as security officials threaten retaliation against neighborsIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is advocating for a U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end the current conflict, while Iran's security leadership warns of retaliation against neighboring couMiami-Dade
5. Sat, Aug 221 item
   1. Iran security chief warns neighbors against participating in U.S. economic measuresThe new head of Iran's top security body has issued threats against neighboring countries that cooperate with U.S.-led economic pressure campaigns against Tehran. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts are undMiami-Dade
6. Thu, Aug 201 item
   1. U.S. military deploys USS George Washington to Middle East to relieve USS LincolnThe U.S. military has moved the USS George Washington aircraft carrier into the Middle East to replace the USS Lincoln. This deployment follows reports of supply shortages and mental health challengesMiami-Dade

1. 01Donald Trumpperson16 mentions
2. 02Esmail Baghaeiperson12 mentions
3. 03Iranlocation11 mentions
4. 04Benjamin Netanyahuperson10 mentions
5. 05Strait of Hormuzlocation8 mentions
6. 06Hamasorganization7 mentions
7. 07Mohsen Rezaeiperson7 mentions
8. 08Jared Kushnerperson6 mentions
9. 09Omanlocation6 mentions
10. 10Israellocation6 mentions