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Iran Conflict Escalates After US Retaliates for Troop Deaths; Trump Heads to World Cup Final
The US launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after two American troops were killed in Jordan. President Trump mourne
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Trump Mourns Troops Killed in Jordan as US Strikes Iranian Targets
President Trump mourned US troops killed in Jordan as the US launched retaliatory airstrikes against Iran, escalating th
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US Strikes Iranian Targets After Fatal Drone Attack on Jordan Base
The US military struck Iran on Saturday in retaliation for a drone attack that killed two American soldiers in Jordan. O
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Trump Licenses Patriot Missile Production to Kyiv as Ukraine Strikes Deep into Russia
President Trump has agreed to license Patriot missile production to Ukraine, a critical boost for Kyiv as it strikes Rus
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Khamenei Denounces Trump Ceasefire as 'Worthless' Amid Renewed US Strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei blasted Trump's ceasefire signature as 'worthless' after renewed US strikes kille
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Two US Troops Killed in Jordan; One Missing After Iran Strikes Bases
Two US service members were killed and one remains missing after Iran struck two military bases in Jordan, CENTCOM repor
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US Expands Iran Strikes to Ports, Bridges, Energy Sites in Bid to Strangle Regime
The US military is escalating attacks on Iranian infrastructure, striking ports, bridges, and energy sites to squeeze th
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D.C. Circuit Reinstates Pentagon Escort Rule for Journalists, Deals Blow to NYT Lawsuit
A D.C. Circuit panel ruled 2-1 that the Pentagon's escort policy for journalists likely passes First Amendment muster, r
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Acting Navy Secretary Defends Blue Angels' Low Flyover at Pensacola Beach, Rules Out Discipline
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao dismissed criticism of a Blue Angels flyover that scattered beach equipment at Pensacola
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U.S. Launches Sixth Day of Airstrikes on Iran as Tehran Signals Openness to Talks
The U.S. military conducted a sixth consecutive day of airstrikes on Iran, expanding targets to the north. Iran retaliat
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Blue Angels Under Review After Low Pass Sends Beach Gear Airborne at Pensacola
The Navy Blue Angels are investigating a low flyover at Pensacola Beach that scattered beach gear and sent spectators sc
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U.S. Pounds Iranian Command Centers, Air Defenses as Hostilities Resume After Ceasefire Collapse
U.S. forces struck Iranian military targets early Thursday, including command centers and air defenses, after a brief ce