By: Josef Federman
JERUSALEM (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump has raised the stakes in his showdown with Iran after declaring the American military has blockaded all of the country's ports.


Josef Federman is a News Director at the Associated Press. He specializes in regional interest and world news, with a particular focus on Israel, the Palestinian territories, and Jordan, as well as Latin America. Josef's work has been featured in numerous prominent outlets, including WCSC-TV Live 5 News, The Washington Post, and the San Francisco Chronicle.
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Josef Federman's coverage revolves around evolving stories, breaking news, and government announcements with a focus on Israel and World Affairs. He has extensively covered the Israeli military, Supreme Court decisions, Netanyahu's policies, Hamas in Gaza, and war-related developments.
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