What will be the next major U.S. initiative in the Middle East by mid-2025?
New peace talks • 25%
Military aid to Israel • 25%
Sanctions on Iran • 25%
Other initiatives • 25%
Official announcements from the U.S. Department of State or major international news outlets.
Rubio Reaffirms U.S. Support for Israel, Discusses Iran Threats and Gaza Hostages with Netanyahu
Jan 22, 2025, 10:17 PM
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu two days after President Donald Trump's inauguration to reaffirm the United States' steadfast support for Israel, emphasizing that maintaining this support is a top priority for President Trump. During the call, Rubio also expressed his anticipation to work together on addressing threats posed by Iran, exploring ways to advance peace in the region, and assisting in the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
View original story
Other diplomatic actions • 25%
New peace talks initiated • 25%
Humanitarian aid to Gaza • 25%
Military aid to Israel • 25%
Introduces new initiatives • 25%
Continues current strategy • 25%
No significant change • 25%
Reduces involvement • 25%
Hamas • 25%
Other • 25%
Iran • 25%
Israel-Palestine peace process • 25%
Normalization with Arab states • 25%
Other • 25%
Israel-Palestine peace process • 25%
Iran nuclear deal • 25%
Focus on Syria • 25%
Other focus • 25%
Focus on Iran • 25%
Focus on Israel-Palestine conflict • 25%
Egypt • 25%
UAE • 25%
Other • 25%
Saudi Arabia • 25%
Diplomatic initiative • 25%
Military intervention • 25%
No major action • 25%
Sanctions • 25%
Partial agreement • 25%
Other • 25%
No agreement • 25%
Successful peace agreement • 25%
Military alliance • 25%
Trade agreement • 25%
Climate change accord • 25%
Other • 25%
Russia • 25%
China • 25%
Middle East • 25%
Other • 25%
Security and defense • 25%
Diplomatic relations • 25%
Humanitarian aid • 25%
Economic cooperation • 25%
Deterring Iran • 25%
Withdrawal • 25%
Counter-terrorism • 25%
Supporting allies • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Increased tensions with Iran • 25%
Other outcomes • 25%
Improved relations with Iran • 25%
Status quo maintained • 25%