You are given a news article, summarize it in one sentence.
The news article stated that the U.S. President had made a statement regarding ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. President addressed the ongoing tensions in the Middle East in a recent statement.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
You are given a news article, summarize it in one sentence.

### Input:
The news article stated that the U.S. President had made a statement regarding ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

### Output:
The U.S. President addressed the ongoing tensions in the Middle East in a recent statement.