War with Iran 'not a forever war', says Vance
JD Vance said during a White House briefing that although the war with Iran is not a "forever war," an escalation in the absence of a diplomatic solution would serve long-term US security interests.
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Trump says Iran war will end 'very quickly’ amid reports of planted mines in Strait
At least ten mines discovered in Strait of Hormuz, US intelligence says - CBS
Bessent urges more disruption to Iran's financing, will review US sanctions list
US Senate advances measure curbing Trump's Iran war powers
The advancement on the resolution is a victory for lawmkaers who have been arguing that Congress, not the president, should have the power to send troops to war, as spelled out in the Constitution.
UAE says drone that hit near its nuclear plant was launched from Iraq
The head of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, Raphael Grossi, warned that a direct hit on the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant would result in a "very high release of radioactivity."
Foreign Ministry denies claims of strikes against Gaza-bound flotilla
The Foreign Ministry clarified that videos showing soldiers firing shots at the boats were "non-lethal means" employed towards the vessels, adding that no protesters were injured in the incident.
US Vice President JD Vance says 'a lot of progress' made in Iran talks
Vance said he had just spoken to Trump, who stressed that the core issue for the US is that Iran can never have a nuclear weapon.
Why did Gulf states ask Trump to hold off on Iran strikes? - analysis
According to regional analysts, Gulf leaders fear that even a limited American strike on Iranian energy or military infrastructure could provoke retaliatory attacks targeting vital infrastructure.
US sanctions Iranian foreign currency exchange, international front companies
“Iran’s shadow banking system facilitates the illicit transfer of funding for terrorist purposes,” said Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury.
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Iran hosts mass weddings for couples who signed up for ‘self-sacrifice’ in war against Israel
Those who signed up for the “self-sacrifice” scheme have agreed to carry out actions like forming human chains around power stations.
Minab school struck at start of Iran war was located on active missile base, CENTCOM chief says
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei called US claims a "shameless distortion" and an attempt to obscure the reality of the attack.
How the Iranian regime ensures civilians bear the burden of its war against the US, Israel
The regime’s process has ensured that only those who subscribe to Velayat-e Faqih and demonstrate commitment to the state religion are eligible for opportunities that provide financial stability.
