Biden preparing to block U.S. Steel sale to Japanese company
as Biden seeks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, de-escalating the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. Biden is urging both sides to take steps to de-escalate and hold fire. The Biden administration has condemned the violence and has called for an immediate ceasefire, while working to provide humanitarian assistance to those affected by the conflict. The US is also engaged in quiet diplomacy with Egypt, Jordan, and other regional partners in an effort to achieve a ceasefire as quickly as possible.