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Americans in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel Urged to Register for Departure Assistance
More than 17,500 U.S. citizens have returned from the Middle East since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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Pentagon Releases Names of Final 2 Soldiers Killed by Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait
The soldiers identified were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
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CCP’s Gains in Middle East Are ‘Vanishing’ With Iran War: Zineb Riboua
China has built up Iran’s military might, but U.S. involvement in striking down the Iranian regime’s leadership is “reversing that calculus,” Riboua said.
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Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Iran War Operation
The war powers resolution failed to advance in the Senate. The House will vote on a similar measure on March 5.
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US Eyes Complete Air Superiority Over Iran as Conflict Nears 1 Week
U.S. military leaders reported strikes on more than 20 Iranian warships and significant drops in Iranian drone and missile attacks since Feb. 28.
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17,500 Americans Have Left Middle East Since Start of War
Thousands of American citizens have arrived back in the United States since the conflict in Iran started.
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NATO’s Air Defense Downs Iranian Missile Over Turkey
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense provision likely won’t be initiated.
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Trump’s Global Offensive Targets China’s Energy Lifelines, Strategic Partners: Analysts
From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.
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Trump Meets Germany’s Merz at White House, Says Berlin Aligned With US on Iran
Germany has signaled support for tougher action on Tehran while Trump has clashed with the UK and Spain over Iran.
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US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says
C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.
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How Operation Epic Fury Unfolded
The Pentagon, restrained for decades from attacking Iran, needed less than 10 hours to launch after getting the ‘go order’ from the president.
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Iranian Official Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump Killed, Hegseth Says
‘We’ve known for a long time that Iran had intentions on trying to kill President Trump and or other U.S. officials,’ Hegseth said.
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian warship was struck in the Indian Ocean during Operation Epic Fury as Sri Lanka reported a sunk frigate.
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Israel Vows to Eliminate Anyone Chosen to Replace Khamenei as Iran’s Next Supreme Leader
On March 3, Israel targeted a building associated with the Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader, but it was empty at the time.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran, Beirut, Hits Nuclear Development Facility
Israel has continued its attacks on Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Spanish Prime Minister Urges End to War
Trump has threatened to sever trade ties with Spain and criticized Madrid for refusing U.S. use of military bases.
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Killing Khamenei Won’t Be Decisive in Defeating Iranian Regime, Former Diplomats Warn
Forum panelists say Tehran’s Islamic Republic is likely to survive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ resulting in some version of the regime.
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50,000 Troops, 200 Fighters, 2 Aircraft Carriers Engaged in Attack on Iran, Commander Says
The Iranian regime’s ability to hit the United States and its partners is declining, a CENTCOM commander said.
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Strikes on Iran Offer Hope for Change, Analysts Say
Some observers believe that the U.S.–Israeli strikes could dramatically change the Middle East.
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Americans in UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Israel Urged to Register for Departure Assistance
More than 17,500 U.S. citizens have returned from the Middle East since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28.
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Pentagon Releases Names of Final 2 Soldiers Killed by Iranian Drone Attack in Kuwait
The soldiers identified were Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan, 54, of Sacramento, California, and Maj. Jeffrey O’Brien, 45, of Indianola, Iowa.
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CCP’s Gains in Middle East Are ‘Vanishing’ With Iran War: Zineb Riboua
China has built up Iran’s military might, but U.S. involvement in striking down the Iranian regime’s leadership is “reversing that calculus,” Riboua said.
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Senate Rejects Measure Aimed at Blocking Trump’s Iran War Operation
The war powers resolution failed to advance in the Senate. The House will vote on a similar measure on March 5.
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US Eyes Complete Air Superiority Over Iran as Conflict Nears 1 Week
U.S. military leaders reported strikes on more than 20 Iranian warships and significant drops in Iranian drone and missile attacks since Feb. 28.
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17,500 Americans Have Left Middle East Since Start of War
Thousands of American citizens have arrived back in the United States since the conflict in Iran started.
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NATO’s Air Defense Downs Iranian Missile Over Turkey
U.S. Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said NATO’s Article 5 mutual defense provision likely won’t be initiated.
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Trump’s Global Offensive Targets China’s Energy Lifelines, Strategic Partners: Analysts
From Iran to Venezuela, analysts say Washington is reshaping the geopolitical landscape to pressure Beijing ahead of renewed U.S.–China talks.
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Trump Meets Germany’s Merz at White House, Says Berlin Aligned With US on Iran
Germany has signaled support for tougher action on Tehran while Trump has clashed with the UK and Spain over Iran.
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US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says
C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.
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How Operation Epic Fury Unfolded
The Pentagon, restrained for decades from attacking Iran, needed less than 10 hours to launch after getting the ‘go order’ from the president.
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Iranian Official Who Plotted to Assassinate Trump Killed, Hegseth Says
‘We’ve known for a long time that Iran had intentions on trying to kill President Trump and or other U.S. officials,’ Hegseth said.
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US Submarine Sinks Iranian Warship
War Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Iranian warship was struck in the Indian Ocean during Operation Epic Fury as Sri Lanka reported a sunk frigate.
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Israel Vows to Eliminate Anyone Chosen to Replace Khamenei as Iran’s Next Supreme Leader
On March 3, Israel targeted a building associated with the Assembly of Experts, which will select the new supreme leader, but it was empty at the time.
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Israel Launches Fresh Strikes on Tehran, Beirut, Hits Nuclear Development Facility
Israel has continued its attacks on Iran and its proxy Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Spanish Prime Minister Urges End to War
Trump has threatened to sever trade ties with Spain and criticized Madrid for refusing U.S. use of military bases.
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Killing Khamenei Won’t Be Decisive in Defeating Iranian Regime, Former Diplomats Warn
Forum panelists say Tehran’s Islamic Republic is likely to survive ‘Operation Epic Fury’ resulting in some version of the regime.
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50,000 Troops, 200 Fighters, 2 Aircraft Carriers Engaged in Attack on Iran, Commander Says
The Iranian regime’s ability to hit the United States and its partners is declining, a CENTCOM commander said.
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Strikes on Iran Offer Hope for Change, Analysts Say
Some observers believe that the U.S.–Israeli strikes could dramatically change the Middle East.
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