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U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth tells Congress Trump has Iran escalation plan

President Trump said that the U.S. will win the war with Iran ‘one way or the other,’ adding that ‘you wouldn’t have an Israel’ without him and Netanyahu. Meanwhile, Senate.

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Report: Israel, U.S. coordinating plans for new Iran strikes, Trump to decide

Israel’s defense establishment has been on high alert since the United Arab Emirates announced Monday that Iran had launched a combined attack against the country, with strikes around the Gulf.

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UAE withdraws from OPEC and oil groups amid 'unprecedented' energy crisis

The United Arab Emirates’ exit from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries is a major victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, who has accused the group of ‘ripping off.

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Trump extends Iran truce until Tehran submits proposal, says U.S. to maintain naval blockade

The announcement came after hours of exchanges of threats between the U.S. and Iran, during which representatives of the two countries did not confirm their attendance at talks in Pakistan.

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Israel-Lebanon talks begin; Sources: Netanyahu using talks to buy time against Hezbollah

The prime minister may be using the talks to buy time for Israel’s fight against Hezbollah, while gesturing goodwill to the Trump administration, sources told Haaretz. Secretary of State Marco.

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U.S. weighs Iran deadline extension as Iran reviews Pakistani cease-fire request

Trump told Fox News that Iran and the U.S. were in ‘heated negotiations’ just hours before his 8 P.M. EST deadline for Iran expired, conditioning a halt on strikes against.

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American journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi police officials say

U.S. news site Al-Monitor announced the abduction of news correspondent Shelly Kittleson, noting a U.S. official said that the State Department is working with the Iraqi government to secure Kittleson’s.

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Middle East source: U.S. presented Iran with 15-point plan for comprehensive deal

A source familiar with the matter told Haaretz that the plan – which was presented via Pakistani officials – includes a ban on all uranium enrichment, limiting Iran’s ballistic missile.

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Trump Official Who Resigned Over Iran War to Speak at Catholic Gala Alongside Fierce Israel Critics

WASHINGTON – Joe Kent, the first senior U.S. to resign over the Iran war – claiming Israel and its lobby deceived Trump into war – will be speaking at a.

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Hamas and Islamic Jihad Caught in a Bind Between Iran and Gulf States

The war with Iran has placed Hamas and Islamic Jihad in a bind. Leaders in both Gaza-based Palestinian militant groups understand that any public statement could be interpreted as siding.

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