Blinken's Middle East Diplomacy: Syria, Iraq, and Gaza in Focus
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U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Baghdad to discuss regional stability following the ouster of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad. The Biden administration aims to prevent the resurgence of the Islamic State and support a political transition in Syria that protects minority groups. Blinken's visit is part of a broader Middle East tour, including a meeting with Arab foreign ministers in Jordan. The situation in Syria remains tense with ongoing Israeli military actions and concerns over Assad's chemical weapons.
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- In Turkey, Blinken reports ‘encouraging signs’ Gaza hostage-truce deal is possible The Times of Israel
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