Trump Signals Possible U.S. Strike on Iran’s Deeply Buried Nuclear Site
Former President Donald Trump warned the U.S. may target Iran’s fortified Pickaxe Mountain nuclear facility amid escalating military operations and tensions.
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Pentagon Forms DOJ Task Force to Crack Down on Leaks to Journalists
Pentagon and Department of Justice have launched a joint task force aimed at identifying and prosecuting officials who leak sensitive information to the media.
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US-Iran Conflict Escalates as Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire Collapses
Renewed Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz have ended a fragile peace, prompting the US to reinstate sanctions and blockades amid rising tensions over maritime control.
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US Conducts Third Night of Strikes Targeting Iranian Military Infrastructure
The United States initiated a third consecutive night of military strikes against Iran, focusing on coastal surveillance and drone facilities amid escalating tensions.
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Trump Cites Article I Powers in Justifying New U.S. Strikes on Iran, Raising Eyebrows
President Trump’s formal notification to Congress about renewed U.S. strikes on Iran invoked Article I powers, surprising analysts who expected a different legal rationale.
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Oil Prices Surge Amid Renewed US-Iran Strikes as Wall Street Shows Mixed Trading
Oil prices rose sharply following fresh US airstrikes and Iranian retaliation, while Wall Street’s early session reflected mixed investor reactions amid geopolitical tensions.
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Trump Reinstates Blockade in Strait of Hormuz, Imposes 20% Cargo Fee Amid Rising U.S.-Iran Tensions
The U.S. announces renewed blockade on Iranian vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and levies a 20% fee on cargo for security, raising regional tensions and impacting global markets.
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Escalating Conflict With Iran Pushes Trump Closer to Political and Economic Limits Ahead of Midterms
As the U.S. intensifies its confrontations with Iran, rising oil prices and economic pressures threaten to undermine Trump and the GOP’s position just months before key midterm elections.
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Ro Khanna Calls for Action After Alleged Detainment by Israeli Settlers and Soldiers in West Bank
U.S. Representative Ro Khanna demands prosecution of armed settlers and Israeli soldiers after he and his group were detained in the West Bank amid conflicting accounts of the event.
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Ex-Iranian President Ahmadinejad Reportedly Detained Following Israeli Plot Exposure
Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is reportedly under house arrest by Iran’s Revolutionary Guards after a failed Israeli attempt to reinstate him amid tensions within the regime.
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Israel’s Attempt to Recruit Ahmadinejad in a Strategy for Iranian Regime Change
Israel sought to harness Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential leader in Iran amid wartime efforts to replace the current regime, but the plan unraveled after a failed rescue attempt.
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US Forces Launch Strikes on Iran as Explosions Reported Near Strait of Hormuz
Explosions struck near Iran’s strategic Strait of Hormuz amid US military strikes targeting Iranian missile sites and defense systems, escalating regional tensions.