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Iran Conflict Enters Second Week: Trump Demands 'Unconditional Surrender' + Oil Prices Skyrocket as Iran War Rages On... + Kristi Noem Out at DHS: Trump’s Iran War Takes a TollIran and Israel Trade Strikes - Tehran Under Fire
US and Israeli strikes have struck multiple targets in Iran as Tehran fires back with missiles and drones. The attacks have devastated parts of Tehran, intensified regional retaliation, and sent oil prices and markets into turmoil
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92,000 - U.S. payrolls lost in February 2026
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"There will be no deal with Iran except UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER!" — President Donald Trump
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