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Pentagon's Hegseth defends Iran war against Congress, says not a quagmire
"Don't say: 'I support the troops' on one hand, and then a two-month mission is a quagmire," Hegseth told the congressman during his address.
Trump says he was 'surprised' by 'Chinese gift to Iran' found in seized tanker ship
Six ships turned around as part of Strait of Hormuz blockade, US military says
Pakistan says US-Iran backchannel talks continue despite Tehran rejecting 15-point plan
Iran says missile test 'not a message' to Trump
A spokesman from the Iranian Foreign Ministry said that the country's most recent missile launch was not meant as a message to the Trump administration.
Iran tests missile systems, defying US sanctions
The aim of the military exercise in Semnan province was to "showcase the power of Iran's revolution and to dismiss the sanctions."
White House puts Iran 'on notice' in stark warning over missile tests
"The Trump Administration condemns such actions by Iran that undermine security, prosperity, and stability throughout and beyond the Middle East and place American lives at risk."
Iran's new warship warns: 'US should go to Bay of Pigs, Persian Gulf is our house'
Rear Admiral Ali Fadavi: "This ship increases the deterrent power of Iran and will have an effect on the calculations of the enemy, particularly America."
Iran Minister: If American warships violate our waters, we will confront them
"If an American ship enters Iran's maritime region, it will definitely get a warning. We will monitor them and, if they violate our waters, we will confront them."
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Iran's foreign policy 'has not changed' since nuclear deal, Rhodes says
Deputy National Security Advisor Ben Rhodes said the agreement has been fully implemented by Tehran and is widely favored by the Iranian public.
Khamenei: The US is a main cause of problems in the Middle East, not a solution
Iranian leader says US objectives in the Middle East are the opposite of Iran's and negotiating with Washington on regional issues is meaningless.
CANDIDLY SPEAKING: Should Netanyahu suspend Israel’s confrontation with Obama?
The reality is that the US administration is entering into a pact with a terrorist state that is explicitly committed to the destruction of Israel.
Halfway through Congress review of Iran deal, the White House is winning
Procedure is stacked in president’s favor, says senate majority leader. 24 Democrats have declared support so far.
Ultimate betrayal
