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Israel-Iran war: Hormuz, the world's oil chokepoint, is under tension
A blockade of the strait, through which one-fifth of global oil consumption passes, would have a catastrophic impact on the ...
The war won't end Iran's nuclear program—it will drive it underground, following North Korea's model
The United States' and Israel's strikes on Iran are concerning, and not just for the questionable legal justifications ...
US strike on Iran and retaliatory attack is latest incident in 7 decades of turbulent history
The United States' relationship with Iran is marked by a complex history of conflict. The recent U.S. strike on Iran's ...
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Trump plays deft hand with Iran-Israel ceasefire but doubts remain
With his surprise announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, US President Donald Trump has turned his flair for ...
Iran's 'crown prince' calls for supreme leader to 'face justice'
The exiled son of Iran's last shah, known to his supporters as 'crown prince,' says he's ready to take over. But Iran's ...
Presidents vs. Congress: Trump is only the latest to test the War Powers Act
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump isn’t the first president to order military strikes without congressional approval. But his ...
Timeline: The complex history of U.S.-Iran relations
The fraught relationship between the U.S. and Iran isn't new. U.S. involvement in, and conflict with, Iran is complicated and ...
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President Trump’s Necessary Air Strike on Iran
I was on duty as the night operations officer at the 1-163rd Infantry headquarters in southern Iraq. I received a satellite radio call from my Battalion Commander, who was leading a night security ...