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US bombs Kharg Island - CENTCOM reports 90+ targets hit

CENTCOM says U.S. strikes hit more than 90 military targets on Kharg Island, a hub for Iran’s crude exports, in one of the most significant strikes since the war began. The assault threatens Iran’s export capacity and has spiked regional tensions and oil markets.

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2,500 - Marines ordered to Middle East amid Strait of Hormuz crisis

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"It will end when I feel it in my bones" — President Donald Trump

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US bombs Kharg Island - CENTCOM reports 90+ targets hit

U.S. forces struck Kharg Island in a major operation that CENTCOM says hit scores of Iranian military targets. The strikes focus on an island central to Iran’s oil exports and underscore Washington’s escalation in the third week of the conflict.

Trump posts strike footage from Kharg Island

President Trump amplified the strikes by sharing footage and insisting Iranian military assets were destroyed while claiming oil facilities were spared. The White House messaging seeks to show strength while warning of further targets.

US sends 2,500 Marines and amphibious ship to Middle East

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KC-135 crash in Iraq kills six US service members

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Fertiliser boss warns Iran war could hit global food supplies

The Iran war is driving up oil and fertilizer prices and disrupting global trade, raising fears of food and market shocks. Economists and industry leaders warn of cascading supply chain and inflationary effects if the conflict continues.

How escorting tankers through Hormuz would work

With tankers under attack and shipping lanes threatened, U.S. officials are discussing naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz. Military planners say any escort operation would be complex and risky given Iran's recent tactics.

Truck rams Michigan synagogue during school day

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Iran war linked to spike in US domestic violence incidents

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FBI probes ODU shooting as possible terrorism attack

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Missile strikes helipad inside US embassy in Baghdad

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Israel strikes empty entire towns as Lebanon war intensifies

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Israel strike kills 12 medics at south Lebanon health center

Reports from Lebanon include accusations that Israeli operations are targeting medical staff and civilian infrastructure, fueling international condemnation and adding pressure for ceasefire talks.

Nearly 1 million displaced in Lebanon as war uproots communities

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US offers $10M reward for Iran regime leaders

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Iran linked hackers target US medical tech company

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Meta weighs cuts of 20 percent or more amid AI bills

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Stocks slide as oil surge rattles markets

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Strong odor forces ground stop at DC area airports

Flight operations were halted at several Washington DC area airports after a 'strong odor' at an air traffic control facility disrupted controllers. Authorities later said the smell forced a temporary ground stop while investigations continue.

Judge blocks DOJ subpoenas in probe of Fed chair Powell

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Investors to pay $10 billion fee to US for TikTok deal

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Federal jury convicts nine over antifa ambush at ICE center

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Swing state candidates under pressure over DHS funding stance

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Rep Riley Moore will introduce bill to de naturalize terrorists

In response to recent terror incidents, Republicans are advancing measures to strip citizenship from naturalized citizens convicted of terrorism. Proposals seek denaturalization and deportation as a post-conviction penalty.