Secretary of State Marco Rubio has signed over 300 letters revoking visas of individuals in the US due to foreign policy views or criminal activities, reviewing each case personally before taking action. He has expelled permanent residents and students, including a Tufts University student and a Columbia University student, both involved in pro-Palestinian activism. Critics argue that Rubio’s actions suppress free speech and assembly, prompting comparisons to authoritarian governments. Rubio defended his actions, stating that those who disrupt campuses should be removed to maintain stability.
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Iran-Israel war: latest developments – AL-Monitor: The Middle Eastʼs leading independent news source since 2012
Israel and Iran are engaged in ongoing conflict, with Iran launching missile strikes that included a direct hit on Soroka Hospital in Beersheba, injuring at least 47 people. In retaliation, Israel targeted Iranian nuclear sites and the internet in Iran faced significant restrictions as tensions escalated, with U.S. President Trump considering military involvement and Iran's leader warning against U.S. intervention. Explain It To Me Like I'm 5: Israel and Iran are fighting, and Iran shot...
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