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US: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Several Counties, WA

A cold weather system is moving through western Washington this week, bringing heavy snowfall of 2 to 4 feet to the mountains and wind gusts reaching 50 mph. In response to this major front, the National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning for several counties, including King, Snohomish, and Pierce. The warning remains in effect until 4:00 PM today, Thursday, January 8, as hazardous travel and whiteout conditions continue to impact mountain passes.

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US: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Western Chelan County, Washington

A winter weather advisory was issued for western Chelan County, Washington, through 10 p.m. Friday, December 26, warning of 3–6 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph.

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US: Record Flooding Wreaks Havoc in Washington, Emergency Status Continues

Days of record-breaking flooding in western and central Washington caused widespread evacuations, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage. The state remains under a state of emergency, with evacuation orders still in place for tens of thousands of residents. Footage filmed on Thursday, December 11, shows flooding on Old Snohomish Monroe Road.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 13

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 14

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 12

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 10

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 11

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 9

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 8

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 7

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 6

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 5

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 3

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 2

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Atmospheric River Brings Major Flooding in Western Washington 4

A powerful atmospheric river brought heavy rain to western Washington on Tuesday, December 9, causing rivers to surge and leading to significant flooding. The weather system continued to drench the region on Wednesday, December 10, pushing water levels even higher and forcing tens of thousands of residents to prepare for evacuation.

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US: Severe Thunderstorms Bring Hail to Western Washington

Severe thunderstorms moved through western Washington on Sunday, October 12, bringing lightning and hail to parts of the area.

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RECAP: Vigils Across America Pay Tribute to Charlie Kirk After Fatal Shooting

Following the shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, supporters across the United States held candlelight vigils to honor his memory. Events took place in multiple cities, with participants gathering to pay tribute, share memories, and reaffirm their commitment to the causes Kirk championed. The nationwide vigils highlighted Kirk’s influence in conservative circles and the widespread impact of his sudden death on supporters and the broader political community.

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US: Lightning Illuminates Night Sky in Western Washington 2

Severe thunderstorms with intense lightning swept through western Washington on Wednesday night, March 26, causing spectacular electrical displays.

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US: Severe Thunderstorm Sweeps Through Western Washington, Thousands Lose Power

A severe thunderstorm hit western Washington on Monday, February 24, prompting a high wind warning for the region and leaving thousands in Seattle without power.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 3

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 4

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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US: Snow Showers Hit Western Washington 2

Parts of western Washington saw snowfall on Wednesday, February 5, including downtown Seattle. The snow stopped by mid-morning, but another round of snow arrived in the evening. Intermittent snow showers are expected to continue through Thursday.

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken holds a press conference in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken walks to meet with King Abdullah of Jordan in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken following a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken following a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken following a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken following a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secrertary Antony J. Blinken shakes hands with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during the Syria-focused meeting held in Aqaba, Jordan, on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken speaks with Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, during a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Türkiye, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken attends a meeting with the foreign ministers of the Arab Contact Group on Syria in Jordan's southern Red Sea coastal city of Aqaba, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a family photo with the Arab Contact Group in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken participates in a family photo with the Arab Contact Group in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secrertary Antony J. Blinken walks with with Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi during the Syria-focused meeting held in Aqaba, Jordan, on December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken flies in a helicopter to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Baghdad, Iraq, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Türkiye, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson in Aqaba, Jordan, December 14, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken flies in a helicopter to meet with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Baghdad, Iraq, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara, Turkiye, December 12, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Türkiye, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Baghdad, Iraq, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Turkiye President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara, Turkiye, December 12, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi in Aqaba, Jordan, December 12, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Blinken Tours Middle East

Handout photo shows Secretary Antony J. Blinken meets with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani in Baghdad, Iraq, December 13, 2024. Antony Blinken said the US had made “direct contact” with Syria’s victorious Hayat Tahrir al-Sham rebels as western and Arab states along with Turkey jointly voiced support for a united, peaceful Syria. The US secretary of state’s comment is despite Washington having designated the HTS rebels as terrorists in 2018. Official State Department photo by Chuck Kennedy via ABACAPRESS.COM