Iran had backed out of indirect ceasefire negotiations after Israel responded to Hezbollah’s attacks. President Donald Trump announced that Israel agreed to stop its planned raid of Beirut…
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President Trump Calls for Arab Nations to Join Abraham Accords
CENTCOM announced that strikes against Iran on Monday were “self-defense.” The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that strikes made against Iran on Monday were defensive in nature, as…
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President Announces Pause of Plan to Attack Iran
He said that the heads of Middle Eastern countries requested a delay to allow negotiations to take place. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the military strikes…
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Energy Department Awards Contracts from SPR for Emergency Exchange
Members of the International Energy Agency are seeking to relieve oil supply disruptions. The Department of Energy announced the awarding of contracts for the exchange of roughly 53.3…
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CENTCOM Commander Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Committee
He gave an update on Operation Epic Fury and the status of Iran. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Navy Admiral Brad Cooper testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee…
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Administration Expands Sanctions Against Supporters of Iran
Secretary Rubio discusses targeted individuals and entities, including those in Iraq, the UAE, and China. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. is expanding sanctions against…
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President Trump Says Peace Deal with Iran “Very Close”
Secretary Rubio warns Iran not to test the U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is close to reaching an agreement with Iran that would end…
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U.S. Responds to Iranian Missile and Drone Attack
The U.S. military continues the blockade of Iranian ports. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) Commander Admiral Brad Cooper reported that the U.S. military intercepted Iranian cruise missiles and drones…
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President’s Administration Says Iran War Hostilities “Terminated”
Members of Congress consider the relevance of the War Powers Act. Legislators in the Senate and House of Representatives are deliberating the application of the War Powers Act…
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U.S. and Allies Object to United Nations Election of Iran to Nuclear Nonproliferation Group
The U.S., U.A.E., U.K., Germany, and France cited the lack of compliance by Iran with the Non-proliferation Treaty. The United Nations elected the Islamic Republic of Iran to…
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