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At a veteran-led protest on Capitol Hill, grief and dismay reverberate over Iran war

U.S. military strikes against Iran. In response to a question about the costs and the benefits

Iran fires missiles in Kuwait and Bahrain, U.S. strikes Iran facility

military said Tuesday that Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain that failed or were shot down, and that the U.S. launched strikes on an Iranian facility in response

U.S. bombs Iranian military sites and Kuwait is hit by drone and missile fire

U.S. military's Central Command said it carried out the strikes in Iran on Saturday and Sunday around the city of Geruk and on Qeshm Island. "The measured and deliberate strikes occurred ... in response

U.S. strikes Iran. And, immigration courts use new tactic to speed up deportations

response to Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian oil facilities and military logistics. Negotiations to end Russia's war in Ukraine have stalled as the U.S. focuses on its conflict with Iran

The U.S. awaits Iran's response as the UAE reports another missile barrage

responsible for attacking U.S. forces." The U.S. military said none of its ships were hit. Iranian state media said the country's forces exchanged fire with "the enemy" on Qeshm Island in the strait

U.S. military says it intercepted Iranian attacks on 3 Navy ships in Strait of Hormuz

Iran, Sunday. **Razieh Poudat/ISNA/AP** Razieh Poudat/ISNA/AP DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The U.S. military said it intercepted Iranian attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and "targeted Iranian military facilities responsible for attacking

UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran war ceasefire is challenged

responsible for attacking U.S. forces." Central Command said in a social media post that U.S. forces intercepted "unprovoked Iranian attacks" and responded with self-defense strikes. The U.S. military said no ships were

Iran halts talks with U.S. over Israeli actions in Lebanon, Gaza

U.S. if Israel does not halt its expanding offensive in Lebanon Iran on Monday announced it was halting all communications with the U-S unless Israel stops its expanding military offensive in southern Lebanon

Trump doubts shooter motivated by Iran war as peace talks on hold

Iran war, according to Omani media. "His Majesty the Sultan emphasised the critical importance of prioritising dialogue and diplomacy as the primary tools for addressing complex issues and establishing a firm foundation for lasting peace

Iran ceasefire tested as cargo ship catches fire after being hit off Qatar's coast

response to a new proposal for a deal to end the war, reopen the strait to shipping and roll back Iran's nuclear program. One of the main sticking points in the negotiations

Pakistan’s mediation faces limits as Iran-US tensions deepen

response “totally unacceptable” last week, Washington had sent “a set of revised points and considerations” through Pakistani mediators. Iran had reviewed them and responded through the same channel. “The process is continuing through Pakistan,” Baghaei

What will Trump do next with Iran?

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, in Tehran, Iran, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)](https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/4963x4963+1241+0/resize/100/quality/85/format/jpeg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F07%2F26%2F89e1f82c47efb343287bc8d73332%2Fap26138690761397.jpg)](https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/g-s1-122762/trump-says-hes-called-off-iran-strike) ### [World](https://www.npr.org/sections/world/) ### [Trump says he's called off Iran strike at request

Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'crazy,' says they still get along

response to Hezbollah fire on communities in northern Israel. The Israeli leader went to Israel's northern border last Friday and told Israeli troops to "keep striking Hezbollah relentlessly." He went on to say, "Keep

Trump says peace talks could resume in days as U.S. military blocks Iranian ports

military said no ships from Iranian ports got through the blockade and that six merchant vessels "complied with direction from U.S. forces to turn around." --- ## Trump says peace talks in Pakistan could resume this week

European countries emerge as NATO leaders as U.S. role recedes

strikes on Iran — as well as his subsequent call for the alliance to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz — has inflamed tensions that had been simmering for months over the president's threats

U.S. intercepts Iranian attacks on 3 ships. And, what to know about hantavirus

military says three Navy ships came under attack yesterday** while navigating through waters near Iran. U.S. Central Command says it responded by launching strikes on Iranian missile and drone sites. Iran says that the U.S

Peace talks in doubt as U.S. seizes Iranian ship

U.S. seizure of the Touska, according to the Associated Press, expressing concern over "the forcible interception" and calling for a resumption of peace talks. China is heavily reliant on Iranian oil imports. --- ## Death toll

Hegseth faces questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began

strikes by the U.S., prompting Smith to question the Trump administration's reasoning for starting the Iran war less than a year later. "We had to start this war, you just said 60 days

U.S. attempt to open Strait of Hormuz tests fragile Iran war ceasefire

strikes against the UAE. Saudi's condemnation, in a statement from its foreign ministry, called on Iran "to cease these attacks, comply with the principles of international law and relevant United Nations Security Council resolutions

The U.S. blockade continues despite Iran's announcement the Strait of Hormuz is open

strikes – told NPR he was thinking about going home to check on his shop, but wouldn't move back until the fighting came to a permanent end. "You feel a heartbreak just visiting your home