Reuters: Exclusive: Eyeing Iran, U.S. sending more Patriot missiles to Middle East
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan has approved a new deployment of Patriot missiles to the Middle East, a U.S. official told Reuters on Friday, in the latest U.S. response to what Washington sees as a growing threat from Iran.
The decision further bolsters U.S. defenses and comes after the Trump administration expedited the deployment of a carrier strike group and sent bombers to the Middle East following what it said were troubling indications of possible preparations for an attack by Iran.
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MIDDLE EAST
U.S. warns merchant ships of possible Iranian attacks in Middle East.
Iran Guards reject U.S. talks, cleric threatens carrier.
Turkish defense minister says Syrian forces must halt attacks in northwest Syria.
Syrian troops continue push into jihadist stronghold of Idlib province.
ISIL attack kills at least four civilians in Baghdad's Sadr City.
Iraq under US pressure over Shia militias role.
Yemen's Houthis to start Hodeidah withdrawal on Saturday: U.N..
Yemen government says UAE sending separatist fighters to Socotra.
Amid outcry over Yemen war, Saudi ship leaves France without arms cargo.
Israel lifts restriction on Gaza fishing zone as truce holds.
Lebanese government to tighten soldiers' eligibility for frontline benefits.
U.S. envoy says Palestinian leaders seek to kill peace plan, should hold fire.
ASIA
Millions in India face uncertain future after being left off citizenship list.
Pakistan: Five dead as Baloch separatist gunmen attack coal mine.
Sri Lanka army chief says threat of more Islamist militant attacks contained.
North Korea's Kim orders stronger strike power; U.S. still open to talks.
North Korea requested US send 'famous basketball players' to normalize relations: report.
North Korean media condemns U.S. THAAD training as “military provocation”.
China has stepped up efforts to infiltrate Taiwan - president.
China cracks down on Ramadan fasting, prompting activist boycott of Chinese products.
Thai activists accused of insulting monarchy 'disappear' in Vietnam.
AFRICA
American hostage among four freed in western Africa following French special forces raid; two soldiers killed.
Nigerian pro-government militia frees hundreds of children.
Nigeria violence: Widespread attacks by armed gangs.
US air attack kills 13 ISIL fighters in Somalia.
South Africa election: ANC hails Ramaphosa for staving off defeat.
Libyan government presses US to block Gulf support for Tripoli offensive.
Tripoli threatens to suspend activities of forty foreign firms in Libya.
At least 50 dead after sinking of migrant boat off Tunisia, says UN.
EUROPE
Republicans, Democrats concerned about Hungary's Orban ahead of U.S. visit.
Greek PM Tsipras wins confidence vote weeks before EU election.
US Secretary of State to visit Moscow, Sochi on May 12-14.
Russia, Ukraine naval dispute lands before sea tribunal in Hamburg.
Giuliani urges Ukraine to investigate Democrats.
EU chief: Britain would choose to stay in second referendum. Donald Tusk: chance of Brexit being cancelled could be 30%.
German government defends planned immigration laws.
Marine Le Pen, Italy's Salvini forge far-right alliance to 'overhaul EU from within'.
Row over German anthem erupts amid nationalism debate.
Over 10 mln people join Immortal Regiment marches in Russia.
AMERICAS
U.S. House panel chairman subpoenas Trump's tax returns.
Former top FBI lawyer on defense as IG probe on surveillance abuse nears close. Former FBI lawyer defends agency's probe into Trump campaign officials.
'Not above the law': Trump indictment in play after presidency, James Comey says.
US House works to end Trump’s suspension of aid to Central America.
Pentagon to transfer $1.5 billion to border wall from Afghan forces, other areas.
Cuba to ration more products due to economic crisis, U.S. sanctions.
Venezuela reopens borders with Brazil and Aruba, official says.
Venezuela's Juan Guaido calls for 'return to streets'.
Venezuela crisis: Opposition lawmakers take refuge in embassies.
Argentinian politician seriously injured in Buenos Aires shooting.
Colombia filmmaker shot dead reporting documentary on violence.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
French army rescues four hostages in Sahel, two soldiers killed in operation.
U.S. air strike kills 13 Islamic State fighters in Somalia: U.S. military.
Al-Qaeda is still a deadly threat in Yemen.
ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
Wall St. snaps losing streak after Trump's upbeat trade comments.
New U.S. tariffs kick in amid trade talks; China vows to hit back.
Billionaire Jeff Bezos unveils Blue Moon lander in step towards lunar dream.
Uber goes into reverse as first day stock price disappoints.
Exclusive: India orders anti-trust probe of Google for alleged Android abuse - sources.
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