Since the start of the Israeli assault on Gaza on October 7, a wide range of Israeli and American munitions, including heavy aerial bombs, tank shells, mortars, artillery, and guided missiles, have been used, resulting in over 53,000 martyrs and 121,000 injured.

Although he is the first American pope and President Donald Trump was quick to express enthusiasm over his election, many expect Cardinal Robert Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—to prove a thorn in the side of the U.S. administration.

The U.S. is likely to issue some sanctions relief to Syria in coming weeks following Trump's announcement that all sanctions targeting Damascus would be lifted.

With Qatari support, the United States has revived its long-standing efforts to recover the remains of American citizens killed by ISIS in Syria since 2014.

As U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Saudi Arabia on May 13, 2025, the outlines of what is being called “Deal of the Century 2” partially emerged during his tour of the three Gulf countries: Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar.