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Iran war:** Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticised Trump’s handling of the conflict, arguing that prolonging the war puts US troops at risk and increases economic pressure on Americans through higher fuel prices
Trump has said that the need to prevent Iran producing a nuclear weapon is a key driver of the ongoing military operation against Iran. Tehran insists that its nuclear programme is purely for civilian purposes
Trump, who took to social media the same day to declare, “I’m winning a War, BY A LOT, things are going very well”, and that the naval blockade would continue until Washington reached
responsible for implementing de-Baathification – the system to remove former ruling Baath party members from Iraqi state institutions. Qais al-Khazali is leader of Asa’ib Ahl al-Haq and its political wing, the Sadiqoun
responsibility to protect Americans and United States interests at home and abroad, and in furtherance of United States national security and foreign policy interests”. “On April 7, 2026, I ordered a 2-week ceasefire
response that "new leadership" was needed failed to satisfy Houlahan. "You have no way of explaining why you fired one of the most decorated and remarkable men," Houlahan began, before Hegseth interrupted her. "We needed
response was to attempt shuttle diplomacy. When that failed, they offered intelligence support, as well as advanced missiles, to the British. In a BBC documentary in 2002, Richard Perle, assistant US defence secretary
Iran, “it would be wrong to simply wait until the war in Europe returns to the centre of its attention,” and suggested a path to peace. “Do not be afraid to take the path
response. In the case of Gaza, the outpouring of support in Western colleges contributed massively in pushing the Palestinian issue to the forefront of the global political landscape, but also prompted a strong backlash from
responsibility for the current U.S. economy, compared with nearly half who lay much of the blame at Trump’s feet. "The sooner the war winds down, the better for Trump when it comes to prospects
war against Iran on 28 February, which has since settled into a fragile ceasefire.  ‘The foreign military sales will
resolution, Trump’s comments suggest the White House is pushing for de-escalation in the region, as a two-week Pakistan-brokered ceasefire between the US, Israel, and [Hezbollah](/news/2023/10/10/what-is-hezbollah-a-look-at-the-lebanese-armed-group-backing-hamas)-ally Iran is currently
responsibility to determine that each individual person or civilian facility targeted by drones, jets, and gunfire is, in fact, a military target.” Signatories to the letter include prominent progressives such as Peter Welch, Bernie Sanders
response accordingly, most notably by playing the Strait of Hormuz card. According to published reports from a US situation room meeting on February 12, General Keane, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, warned
resolution aimed at halting US military action against Iran. The legislation, sponsored by the Democratic representative Gregory Meeks, seeks to cement US assistance for Ukraine by providing more than $1bn in security and reconstruction
Resolution of 1973, Congress must declare war or authorize the use of force within 60 days. If the president requests an extension, Congress has 90 days to act. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted that
Iran and the religious justifications for it by US officials. “Blessed are the peacemakers!” he said. “But woe to those who manipulate religion and the very name of God for their own military, economic
response in kind: missile strikes against targets in [Iran](https://www.theguardian.com/world/iran). The exchanges spilled into Monday morning before both sides declared a halt so Trump could declare the ceasefire back on track, with
Trump speaks to the press outside the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, DC, on April 13, 2026. **Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images** Brendan Smialowski/AFP via Getty Images However, he left open
response, then-British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher dispatched a military task force to retake the territory, triggering 74 days of fighting. Ironically, Milei has long cited Thatcher — also a conservative politician — as a political role