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Despite heightened international tensions with Iran, President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning took time to oversee the installation of two new flagpoles on the White House lawn, one on the south and one on the north side of the building. Trump praised the flagpoles, stating that "these are the
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Israeli jets dropped bombs on an Iranian uranium enrichment plant at Natanz, killing military leaders and nuclear scientists, in response to what Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed was an imminent threat to Israel's survival. However, several precedents suggest that Iran's nuclear program did not rise to
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US President Donald Trump has significantly escalated tensions with Iran, saying he is not seeking a ceasefire in Israel's war on the country, but rather a "complete give-up" by Iran, with Tehran abandoning its uranium enrichment "entirely". Trump predicted Israel would not let up
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US intelligence officials assess that Iran is up to three years away from being able to produce and deliver a nuclear weapon, contradicting Israel's claims that Iran is close to obtaining a nuclear capability. Despite Israel's airstrikes, US officials believe the strikes may have only set
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As the Israel-Iran conflict escalates, President Donald Trump is under pressure from his advisors to take military action against Iran, but faces opposition from some of his Republican allies who are urging caution and restraint. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Trump advisor on national security, has personally urged Trump to
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the country's strikes on Iran's nuclear and military facilities, dubbed Operation Rising Lion, were necessary to thwart the nuclear threat from Tehran, which he claimed was just months away from assembling an atomic weapon. However, US intelligence assessments paint
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US President Donald Trump has sparked alarm with a series of inflammatory posts on social media, warning that "everyone should immediately evacuate Tehran" and claiming that Iran "can not have a nuclear weapon." The warning follows a new round of nuclear talks between the US and
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As the tensions between Israel and Iran continue to escalate, US President Donald Trump has cut short his visit to the G7 summit and directed his officials to prepare for a potential crisis in the Situation Room. Trump has once again reiterated his stance on Iran's nuclear program,
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Congresswoman Yasmin Ansari has strongly denounced former US President Donald Trump's proposal to evacuate Tehran, labeling it a "cruel and horrific" idea that puts innocent lives at risk. This contentious statement comes amidst growing anxiety over Trump's aggressive stance towards Iran, with fears of
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President Trump's hawkish stance on Iran has sparked concerns among his own allies, who fear that the U.S. is becoming increasingly entangled in a foreign conflict. In a marked shift from his previous rhetoric, Trump is now using the word "we" to describe U.S.
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A joint statement issued by 21 foreign ministers from Arab and Islamic nations condemned Israel's military attacks on the Islamic Republic of Iran, deeming them a serious threat to regional stability and a blatant breach of international law. The June 13, 2025 attacks, dubbed "Operation Rising Lion&
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The ongoing Israel-Iran conflict is marked by the clash of two strategic doctrines: Iran's "out-crazy" doctrine, which relies on extreme measures, and Israel's "once and for all" doctrine, which seeks permanent occupation. Both doctrines are flawed, and President Trump has a chance
