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Meeting with Shireen Abu Akleh’s family not on Biden’s schedule

US president appears to rebuff meeting with slain journalist’s family during visit to Israel and occupied West Bank.

Al Jazeera

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.

Los Angeles Times

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.

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Announcement on steps toward Saudi-Israel normalization expected around Biden's visit

The White House wants to discuss a road map for normalization between the countries during Biden's trip to the region.

Axios

Biden Greeted as Old Friend in Israel at Start of Middle East Tour

US President Joe Biden arrived on Wednesday in Israel, which embraced him as an old friend on the first leg of a high-stakes trip dominated by tensions with Iran. Landing at Ben Gurion Airport, whose tarmac he first trod in 1973 as a senator, Biden bumped fists with Israeli Prime…

Asharq Al-Awsat

No change in U.S. policy on Palestinian consulate in Jerusalem, spokesman says

The White House spokesperson John Kirby said National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan misspoke on Wednesday when he told reporters that the United States wished for a Palestinian consulate in East Jerusalem.

Reuters

Iran sends killer drones to target Ukrainians in Vladimir Putin’s bloody war

The top US commander in the Middle East, General Kenneth F. McKenzie Junior, told Congress that Iran-linked drones “present a new and complex threat to our forces and those of our partners and allies"

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Russia’s Deepening Ties with Iran Represents a ‘Profound Threat’, Says White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to deepen ties with Iran amid the Ukraine conflict represents a "profound threat," US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday. Sullivan's comments come as US officials have said Iran is preparing to help supply Russia several hundred drones, including some that are weapons-capable,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Russia's deepening ties with Iran represents a 'profound threat' - White House

Russian President Vladimir Putin's attempts to deepen ties with Iran amid the Ukraine conflict represents a "profound threat," U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.

Reuters

U.S., Europe working out details on Russian oil price cap -U.S. official

The United States is holding "detailed discussions" with the European Union and United Kingdom to iron out specifics of a price cap on Russian oil, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday.

Reuters

Biden lands in Israel for first visit to the region as president

The trip starts in Israel and the occupied West Bank and ends in Saudi Arabia.

Axios

White House Would Like a Consulate in East Jerusalem, Adviser Says

The White House would like to see a US consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region. "Our position is that we would like a consulate in East Jerusalem. Obviously, that requires…

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House would like a consulate in East Jerusalem, adviser says

The White House would like to see a U.S. consulate for the Palestinians open in east Jerusalem, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said on Wednesday as President Joe Biden made his way to the region.

Reuters

Biden’s woes at home loom over Mideast trip that’s all about oil

President Joe Biden will seek to salvage relations with Saudi Arabia and boost Israel’s beleaguered government in a Mideast trip that risks political embarrassment unless near-record U.S.. gasoline prices swiftly come back to Earth.

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The Independent UK

‘Humiliating climbdown’ or a chance to assert US diplomacy: What’s really behind Biden’s controversial trip to Saudi Arabia

The White House says Mr Biden’s visit with Saudi leaders is meant to ‘reorient’ America’s relationship with Riyadh. But as Andrew Feinberg reports, foreign policy experts are split on whether the president should be going at all

Evening Standard

Isolated Vladimir Putin travelling to Iran to shore up support for Ukraine war

The Russian president will visit Tehran next Tuesday to attend a meeting with the leaders of Iran and Turkey, the Kremlin said

The Independent UK

Iran providing Russia ‘weapons-capable’ drones for war in Ukraine, US says

Washington has ‘information’ that indicates Iran is preparing to train Russian soldiers to use drones

The Independent UK

Biden seeks new chapter in troubled Middle East

President Joe Biden will visit the Middle East this week at a time when the region is experiencing dramatic changes and struggling to address deep problems

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The Guardian - UK

Putin due in Tehran as US says Iran to supply drones to Russia

White House says US has evidence Tehran is going to supply Moscow with weapons-capable drones

Axios

Kremlin says Putin will visit Iran next week

The White House said Monday that Iran is providing Russia with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles.

The Independent UK

Putin set to visit Iran next week

The Kremlin says that Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Iran next week, after the U.S. warned that Tehran could provide Moscow with drones for its action in Ukraine

Al Jazeera

Amid Russia-Ukraine war, Putin to visit Iran for Syria talks

Russia, Turkey and Iran are engaged in talks as part of the so-called ‘Astana peace process’ to end the war in Syria.

Asharq Al-Awsat

White House: Iran Set to Deliver Armed Drones to Russia

The White House on Monday said it believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with "hundreds" of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine. US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said it was unclear whether Iran had already provided any of…

Evening Standard

Iran to supply Russia with hundreds of combat drones, says US

Iran is providing Russia with drones to use against the Ukrainian people in their ongoing invasion, the US has claimed.

The Guardian - AU

Russia ‘doesn’t have the courage’ to admit defeat, says Zelenskiy – as it happened

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