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UN Nuclear Chief Warns Strike Near Iran Reactor Risks Crossing 'Reddest Line'
IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi said a projectile strike near Bushehr nuclear plant marks the closest known impact on an operating reactor since the conflict began.
Gabbard Faces Senate Questions After Top Aide Resigns Over Iran War
Director of National Intelligence testifies a day after her chief of staff quit, citing concerns over intelligence leading to U.S. strikes on Iran.
Iran Threatens Strikes on Oil and Gas Targets in Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE After South Pars Hit
Iranian state media warns of retaliation after attack on its shared gas field, threatening vital energy infrastructure across the Persian Gulf.
More Than Half of Americans Oppose US Military Force for Cuban Regime Change: Poll
Economist/YouGov survey finds 53% oppose military intervention as Trump threatens to take over the island nation
Ossoff Questions Gabbard About Iran Posing Imminent Nuclear Threat
Senator pressed Director of National Intelligence on intelligence assessments during congressional hearing as tensions with Iran remain high.
Top US Intelligence Officials Face Tough Questions on Iran War and Domestic Threats
Congressional hearings will examine outdated intelligence behind deadly school strike in Iran and the resignation of a top counterterrorism official.
Who Is Joe Kent? Meet the Green Beret, MAGA Loyalist and Former Political Candidate Who Quit Over Iran
The 45-year-old former Army Special Forces officer and onetime political figure left his position amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran, according to initial reports.
Ali Larijani, Iran's Security Chief and Powerful Regime Insider, Is Killed in Strikes, Israel Says
Israeli Defense Minister confirms the deaths of Larijani and Basij commander, marking the most senior Iranian leader killed since Supreme Leader Khamenei's death.
Bessent Slams 'False Narrative' on Trump-China Talks
Treasury secretary says any delay to presidential visit would be logistical, not tied to China's refusal to secure the Strait of Hormuz.
GOP Rep. Bacon Calls Joe Kent's Iran War Resignation 'Good Riddance'
Kent, former National Counterterrorism Center director, resigned saying Iran posed no imminent threat and the U.S. was drawn into conflict by Israel.