For four straight days this week, Iran and its proxies attacked American troops abroad.
• In Iraq, Iranian-backed militias targeted the U.S. embassy and the Al-Asad air base, both of which house American troops.
• In Syria, the regime targeted the al-Omar oil field—a site used by American and U.S.-backed Kurdish forces.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran has begun producing enriched uranium metal.
• Under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran is banned from developing any uranium metal, which has no use for civilian energy.
During a press briefing, State Department Spokesman Ned Price criticized the move as an "unfortunate step backwards" and said that Iran's nuclear steps "will potentially cause us to reconsider" a return to the nuclear deal.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) acknowledged the "changed circumstances" since the 2015 nuclear deal was negotiated.
• "There is a strong, almost universal desire by Congress... to go beyond the sunset dates that were included in the JCPOA," and to address "issues beyond just nuclear," Sen. Cardin said.
The big picture: America needs a comprehensive policy—closely coordinated with our regional allies—to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and address the regime's ballistic missile program, terrorism and regional aggression.
Below my signature are more key news items we are following this week.
Brian Shankman
Chairman Meeks and Prime Minister Bennett Vow to Uphold Bipartisan Support for Israel
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During an Independence Day celebration at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem this week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett vowed to uphold bipartisan support for Israel.
In a statement, Chairman Meeks said: "This Congressional delegation demonstrates the bipartisan support for the state of Israel and its security. The values we share have forged an unbreakable bond between our two nations and I look forward to strengthening these ties."
• Prime Minister Bennett emphasized his commitment "to making the bond between us even stronger, by expanding our already strong strategic cooperation in the face of any threats to our people's security."
This was Chairman Meeks' first international trip since the start of his tenure as committee chair.
• Rep. Meeks was joined by Reps. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Andy Barr (R-KY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), French Hill (R-AR), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), Kathy Manning (D-NC) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA).
"Summer Camps" in Gaza Teach Children to Hate Israel and Become Terrorists
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For four straight days this week, Iran and its proxies attacked American troops abroad.
• In Iraq, Iranian-backed militias targeted the U.S. embassy and the Al-Asad air base, both of which house American troops.
• In Syria, the regime targeted the al-Omar oil field—a site used by American and U.S.-backed Kurdish forces.
Meanwhile, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed that Iran has begun producing enriched uranium metal.
• Under the 2015 nuclear deal, Iran is banned from developing any uranium metal, which has no use for civilian energy.
During a press briefing, State Department Spokesman Ned Price criticized the move as an "unfortunate step backwards" and said that Iran's nuclear steps "will potentially cause us to reconsider" a return to the nuclear deal.
Sen. Ben Cardin (D-MD) acknowledged the "changed circumstances" since the 2015 nuclear deal was negotiated.
• "There is a strong, almost universal desire by Congress... to go beyond the sunset dates that were included in the JCPOA," and to address "issues beyond just nuclear," Sen. Cardin said.
The big picture: America needs a comprehensive policy—closely coordinated with our regional allies—to permanently prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and address the regime's ballistic missile program, terrorism and regional aggression.
Below my signature are more key news items we are following this week.
Brian Shankman
Chairman Meeks and Prime Minister Bennett Vow to Uphold Bipartisan Support for Israel
READ MORE
During an Independence Day celebration at the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem this week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory Meeks (D-NY) and Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett vowed to uphold bipartisan support for Israel.
In a statement, Chairman Meeks said: "This Congressional delegation demonstrates the bipartisan support for the state of Israel and its security. The values we share have forged an unbreakable bond between our two nations and I look forward to strengthening these ties."
• Prime Minister Bennett emphasized his commitment "to making the bond between us even stronger, by expanding our already strong strategic cooperation in the face of any threats to our people's security."
This was Chairman Meeks' first international trip since the start of his tenure as committee chair.
• Rep. Meeks was joined by Reps. Ted Deutch (D-FL), Andy Barr (R-KY), Brad Schneider (D-IL), French Hill (R-AR), Sara Jacobs (D-CA), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), David Cicilline (D-RI), Kathy Manning (D-NC) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA).
"Summer Camps" in Gaza Teach Children to Hate Israel and Become Terrorists
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