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The United States has entered the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, launching a dramatic and unprecedented joint military strike on Iranian nuclear sites early Saturday alongside Israeli forces, President Donald Trump confirmed on his Truth Social platform. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three Nuclear sites …

President Donald Trump is giving himself two weeks to decide whether the United States will launch a military strike against Iran, as fears escalate over Tehran’s advancing nuclear capabilities and growing conflict with Israel. The deadline was announced Thursday by White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, who read a statement …

In a move that echoes past clashes with U.S. intelligence agencies, President Donald Trump publicly contradicted his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, by claiming Iran is “very close” to building a nuclear weapon — a stance at odds with recent U.S. intelligence assessments. “I don’t care what she said,” …

President Donald Trump abruptly departed the G7 summit Monday, skipping a final day of meetings as the escalating Israel-Iran conflict took center stage. The U.S. president issued a chilling warning on social media: “Everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran!“ Trump’s sudden exit followed a weekend of tense diplomacy among world leaders …

President Donald Trump on Friday called on Iran to swiftly reenter negotiations over its nuclear program just hours after Israel launched a wave of strikes targeting Tehran’s key nuclear and military infrastructure. The rapidly unfolding crisis has jolted the Middle East and reignited fears of regional war. While Trump insisted …

U.S. officials have been informed that Israel is fully prepared to launch a military operation against Iran, several sources told CBS News, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and prompting a swift evacuation order for Americans in Iraq. The State Department on Wednesday directed all non-emergency U.S. government personnel …

President Donald Trump on Wednesday reinstated and significantly expanded one of his most controversial policies from his first term, announcing a sweeping new travel ban that will bar entry to citizens of 12 countries and impose restrictions on visitors from seven more. Set to take effect Monday at 12:01 a.m., …

On Tuesday, the U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions against entities in Iran and Russia for their attempts to interfere in the 2024 presidential election. The sanctions target an Iranian organization affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and a Moscow-based group linked to Russia’s GRU military intelligence agency. “These …

Jimmy Williams In a powerful escalation of Middle Eastern tensions, Israel launched precision airstrikes targeting military installations in Iran early Saturday morning. The strikes, aimed at sites in Tehran, were described by Israeli officials as retaliation for Iran’s recent ballistic missile attacks, marking a new phase in the ongoing conflict …

Ashley Murray, Oregon Capital Chronicle Former President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. troops who suffered traumatic brain injuries after Iranian rocket fire in Iraq in 2020 only experienced a “headache,” dismissing the experiences of dozens of American soldiers who were later awarded the Purple Heart. Trump’s comments came after …

Jimmy Williams Iran launched at least 180 ballistic missiles at Israel on Tuesday, triggering air raid sirens across the country, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The attack followed Israel’s recent killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut, marking a significant escalation in the conflict between Iran and …

Jacob Fischler, Daily Montanan Former President Donald Trump suggested without evidence Wednesday that Iran could be responsible for two apparent assassination attempts he has faced this year, saying foreign leaders objected to his position on tariffs. Authorities have made no public statements to support the claim that either would-be assassin …

In a dramatic escalation, Iranian missiles struck Israel on Saturday, raising fears of deadly clashes between the two nations. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) reported that drones launched from Iran were en route to Israel and expected to arrive within hours. IDF spokesperson Daniel Hagari confirmed that Iran had launched …

Five U.S. citizens who had been detained by Iran have been released in a diplomatic deal brokered between the United States and Iran. This complex agreement involved the transfer of $6 billion in unfrozen Iranian oil assets and the release of five Iranians who were facing charges in the U.S. …

Jake Johnson, Common Dreams Update: The U.S. Senate on Tuesday voted 55-41 to reject an amendment from Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, that would have empowered the president to wage war against Iran. Democratic Sens. Joe Manchin (W.Va.) and Jacky Rosen (Nev.) along with Democrat-turned-Independent Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (Ariz.) …