The Pentagon has upgraded valor awards for a group of U.S. Marines who defended Abbey Gate during the August 2021 evacuation from Afghanistan, following a review that found their original commendations did not fully reflect their actions under fire.

Top Gulf official offers glimmer of hope on Trump-Iran nuclear talks as threat of war hangs over region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A senior United Arab Emirates official says he is cautiously optimistic about negotiations between the United States and Iran, citing
