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4 stories from Middle East Affairs.
Trump to use Qatar-gifted aircraft for Ireland trip despite past security concerns
President Trump plans to use a Qatar-provided aircraft for an upcoming trip to Ireland, according to a White House official, despite security concerns that prompted him to switch planes during a Turkey visit two months earlier.
White House explores replacements for deputy defense secretary Feinberg
The White House has reviewed candidates to replace Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg amid unusual staff turnover at the Pentagon.
South Korea considers role in Strait of Hormuz security
South Korea said Friday it is considering a contribution to securing the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating U.S.-Iran clashes, as Tehran launched new strikes on American interests and vowed retaliation for a wedding airstrike.
Iran attacks Kuwait as fighting with U.S. intensifies
Iran launched attacks on Kuwait on Thursday, part of an intensifying exchange of strikes with the United States that included American bombing of a wedding in Iran.
