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Iran Warns Against US Ground Invasion as Regional Leaders Hold Talks to De-escalate Tensions
Iran’s parliament speaker issued the threat after thousands of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East.
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Federal Law Enforcement Investigates Fire Aboard Ford Aircraft Carrier
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford had supported U.S. combat operations against Iran before relocating to Greece to deal with repairs.
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US Energy Regulator Says Iran War Underscores Urgency in Expanding Nation’s Pipeline Network
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett tells reporters at Houston conference that Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights need for permitting speed.
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Iran Allowing 20 More Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan Says
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the move comes as ‘a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction.’
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Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Says Iranians Want Complete Regime Change
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, praised U.S. President Donald Trump for helping free Iran.
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USS Tripoli Reaches Middle East With More Than 3,500 Troops
The latest troop movements are precautionary measures intended to prepare for unforeseen contingencies, U.S. officials said.
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US Likely Doesn’t Have to ‘Be There’ for NATO, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said most European allies ‘weren’t there for us’ during the conflict with Iran.
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Houthis Enter Iran War With Missile Attack on Israel
The attack marks the Houthis’ first direct military move in the war and signals potential escalation as U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue.
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6 Things to Know as Iran Conflict Hits 1-Month Mark
President Donald Trump has recently raised the prospect of a peace deal, but his administration is preparing additional military options as fighting continues.
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Trump Says Iran Strikes Ongoing With Thousands of Military Targets Remaining
The president says the U.S. can quickly neutralize remaining Iran targets as conflict enters fourth week, amid ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Around a Dozen US Service Members Injured During Strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
At least two service members were seriously injured, according to a U.S. official.
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Iran Has Rejected China’s Bid to Play Mediator and Secure Cargo Ship Passage, Insiders Say
The Strait of Hormuz blockade has ensnared the Chinese regime in a political and economic dilemma created by its aggressive strategy, one analyst said.
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Israel Defense Forces Confirms Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facility
The Israel Defense Forces said the Arak plant in central Iran was struck.
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Rubio Says US Can Achieve Iran Objectives Without Troops on the Ground
The secretary of state added that the Iran war ‘is not going to be a prolonged conflict.’
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Iran Conflict Hits US Consumer Sentiment, Fuels Inflation Worries: UMich
Newest data could add to the Federal Reserve’s worries about inflation expectations.
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Iranian UN Ambassador Says Top Leader Khamenei Is ‘Safe’ and ‘Leading the Country’
Since he was named as the top leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made any public appearances.
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Gulf States May Seek ‘De-Risk’ Deal With Iran While Retaining US Security Umbrella: Panel
After decades of intractable Mideast upheaval, Gulf states fear being abandoned by America, a Houston conference was told.
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2 Chinese Vessels Reverse Course in Strait of Hormuz During Attempted Transit
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on March 27 ships tied to ‘enemy’ ports would not be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
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What to Know About Trump’s Waiver of Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures
Organized labor opposes the waiver, while economists say it will lower energy prices.
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Central Command Says US Strikes Eroding Iran’s Ability to Project Military Power
The U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its 28th day as of Friday.
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Iran Warns Against US Ground Invasion as Regional Leaders Hold Talks to De-escalate Tensions
Iran’s parliament speaker issued the threat after thousands of sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli arrived in the Middle East.
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Federal Law Enforcement Investigates Fire Aboard Ford Aircraft Carrier
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford had supported U.S. combat operations against Iran before relocating to Greece to deal with repairs.
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US Energy Regulator Says Iran War Underscores Urgency in Expanding Nation’s Pipeline Network
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Chair Laura Swett tells reporters at Houston conference that Strait of Hormuz crisis highlights need for permitting speed.
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Iran Allowing 20 More Ships Through Strait of Hormuz, Pakistan Says
Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said the move comes as ‘a meaningful step toward peace and will strengthen our collective efforts in that direction.’
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Iran’s Exiled Crown Prince Says Iranians Want Complete Regime Change
Reza Pahlavi, the son of Iran’s last shah, praised U.S. President Donald Trump for helping free Iran.
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USS Tripoli Reaches Middle East With More Than 3,500 Troops
The latest troop movements are precautionary measures intended to prepare for unforeseen contingencies, U.S. officials said.
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US Likely Doesn’t Have to ‘Be There’ for NATO, Trump Says
President Donald Trump said most European allies ‘weren’t there for us’ during the conflict with Iran.
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Houthis Enter Iran War With Missile Attack on Israel
The attack marks the Houthis’ first direct military move in the war and signals potential escalation as U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran continue.
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6 Things to Know as Iran Conflict Hits 1-Month Mark
President Donald Trump has recently raised the prospect of a peace deal, but his administration is preparing additional military options as fighting continues.
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Trump Says Iran Strikes Ongoing With Thousands of Military Targets Remaining
The president says the U.S. can quickly neutralize remaining Iran targets as conflict enters fourth week, amid ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz.
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Around a Dozen US Service Members Injured During Strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia
At least two service members were seriously injured, according to a U.S. official.
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Iran Has Rejected China’s Bid to Play Mediator and Secure Cargo Ship Passage, Insiders Say
The Strait of Hormuz blockade has ensnared the Chinese regime in a political and economic dilemma created by its aggressive strategy, one analyst said.
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Israel Defense Forces Confirms Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Facility
The Israel Defense Forces said the Arak plant in central Iran was struck.
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Rubio Says US Can Achieve Iran Objectives Without Troops on the Ground
The secretary of state added that the Iran war ‘is not going to be a prolonged conflict.’
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Iran Conflict Hits US Consumer Sentiment, Fuels Inflation Worries: UMich
Newest data could add to the Federal Reserve’s worries about inflation expectations.
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Iranian UN Ambassador Says Top Leader Khamenei Is ‘Safe’ and ‘Leading the Country’
Since he was named as the top leader, Mojtaba Khamenei has not made any public appearances.
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Gulf States May Seek ‘De-Risk’ Deal With Iran While Retaining US Security Umbrella: Panel
After decades of intractable Mideast upheaval, Gulf states fear being abandoned by America, a Houston conference was told.
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2 Chinese Vessels Reverse Course in Strait of Hormuz During Attempted Transit
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on March 27 ships tied to ‘enemy’ ports would not be allowed through the Strait of Hormuz.
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What to Know About Trump’s Waiver of Shipping Rules to Ease Gas Price Pressures
Organized labor opposes the waiver, while economists say it will lower energy prices.
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Central Command Says US Strikes Eroding Iran’s Ability to Project Military Power
The U.S.–Israeli military campaign against Iran entered its 28th day as of Friday.
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