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

news you need to start your day.* ### Today's top stories **The U.S. military announced that it launched attacks yesterday on Iranian boats and missile launch sites** in Southern Iran. U.S. Central Command Spokesman Capt

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

Middle East crisis live: Iran launches broad retaliatory attacks after US strikes over downed helicopter

strikes on Iran.** Posting an image of the strait of Hormuz with the label, “Forever Persian Gulf”, Araghchi says that “despite its defeats on the battlefield, the U.S. opted to test our determination.” - **Five hours

U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany in next 6-12 months

military presence in Germany, and has railed against NATO for its refusal to assist Washington in the war, which began on Feb. 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran. Trump wrote Wednesday on social media

U.S. strikes Iranian military sites. And, Trump's $1.8 billion fund faces scrutiny

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Prospects fade for imminent end to Iran war as attacks restart

military acted in "self-defense." "U.S. Central Command continues to defend our forces while using restraint during the ongoing ceasefire," Hawkins said. Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps said Tuesday its air defenses had shot down

U.S.-Iran peace deal emerging, while war threats still loom

military bases and energy infrastructure in those countries in retaliation for U.S. and Israeli strikes. A ceasefire was agreed in April. Several thousand Iranians were believed killed in the U.S. and Israeli strikes. While Trump

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

strikes, it said. The U.S. military said no ships were hit. It said it doesn't seek escalation but "remains positioned and ready to protect American forces." Iranian state media said the country's armed

Israel and Iran trade strikes, threatening to drag region back to full-scale war

news agencies said Israeli strikes had hit a petrochemical factory in city of Mahshahr in Khuzestan province. It did not elaborate on damage. The Israeli military later confirmed the strike on the petrochemical plant. Earlier

'Decimate' means much more today than it did in ancient Rome

news lately, you might have noticed that a certain word has suddenly become a favorite of President Trump's: "decimate." He has used it a lot to describe U.S. military action against Iran. Take

U.S. military says it's striking 'multiple targets' in Iran in 2nd day of renewed fire

U.S. wants to see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium. While Iran insists its nuclear program is peaceful, that uranium is a short technical step from weapons-grade levels. Iran is refusing

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

military said that forces were on "full readiness" to protect nuclear sites where the uranium is stored. "We considered it possible that they might intend to steal it through infiltration operations or heliborne operations," Brig

Trump says a deal with Iran and opening of Strait of Hormuz are 'largely negotiated'

news agency that nuclear issues are not part of current negotiations. "Our focus at this stage is on ending the war on all fronts, including Lebanon," he said, adding that lifting sanctions on Tehran

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

Staying strong, then falling apart: How a military family grapples with the Iran war

news — constantly searching for updates on additional strikes or a potential truce between the U.S. and Iran. "I would bring up one thing and another thing. 'Did you hear about this? Did you hear anything

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

strikes occurred ... in response to aggressive Iranian actions that included the shootdown of a U.S. MQ-1 drone that was operating over international waters," Central Command said. "U.S. fighter aircraft swiftly responded by eliminating Iranian

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

news agency said that Iran’s submission to Pakistan — to be transmitted to the US — included a 14-point proposal. Yet tensions have continued to mount. Over the weekend, drones struck an electrical generator outside

Ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz after ceasefire extension

Military planners from more than 30 countries are meeting at a Royal Air Force base north of London to put together a multinational mission to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz amid global concerns over

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

strikes on an Iranian military ground control station on Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had targeted the headquarters of the U.S. Navy's 5th Fleet

Leaders urge for restraint as 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire takes effect

military, and other state targets, in the territory of Lebanon by land, air, and sea." Both countries requested that the U.S. facilitate further negotiations, according to the ceasefire agreement published by the U.S. State Department