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Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government has not commented.
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The House on Thursday passed a resolution to rein in President Trump's military campaign in Iran. Why it matters: It's Congress' second successful rebuke of Trump's Iran war effort, reflecting growing GOP unease with the conflict. - Four Republicans — Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Tom Barrett (Mich.), Warren Davidson (Ohio), Thomas Massie (Ky.) — voted in support of the measure along with every Democrat. - The 214-208 vote to direct Trump to end hostilities is largely symbolic and does not carry the force of law. Catch up quick: The House in June passed a resolution to constrain Trump's military campaign in Iran with the support of four Republicans. - Previous efforts to curb Trump's war in Iran had failed. - Momentum for…
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday issued a belligerent statement accusing President Trump of violating the U.S.-Iran agreement and pledging a strong response by Iran and its proxies if the fighting continues to escalate. Why it matters: Khamenei's statement came as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran reached an eighth consecutive day. Both sides are heightening their attacks and expanding the scope of their targets. - In his statement , Khamenei called the U.S. "the great Satan" — a term he hasn't used since assuming office. This rhetoric signals a return to classic Iranian revolutionary language following the breakdown of the agreement with the Trump administration. What he is saying: "The Great Satan's…
Strikes on critical infrastructure across the Middle East marked a significant expansion after nearly a week of sustained fighting.
Fighting resumed this week after the failure of negotiations to formally end the war.
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A copy of the 14-point draft of the memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran has been circulating, which contains agreements to end hostilities, lift sanctions, provide financial support to Iran and open up the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian state media and Trump are disputing the accuracy of the leaked document.
President Donald Trump urged Israel and Iran to “immediately” stop shooting at each other after the two sides exchanged rounds of strikes.
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President Trump said Monday in a Truth Social post both Israel and Iran were “looking to do an immediate CEASEFIRE!” NewsNation's Kellie Meyer has the latest on the wave of attacks exchanged between the two countries in the last 24 hours.
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OPINION: President Trump said Monday morning that Iran and Israel both want a ceasefire after the two sides exchanged fire over the weekend. #Trump #Iran #Israel
Israel struck Iran Monday despite Trump urging Netanyahu to hold off, in the most serious exchange since an April ceasefire.
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