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Lutnick Issues Bizarre Apology After Saying No US Troops Have Died in Iran War
In his apology, Lutnick awkwardly brings up his controversial history with the 9/11 attack.
Democratic Voters Say They Want Change, But the Party Just Elevated More Hawks
Party leaders are ignoring the three-quarters of registered Democrats who oppose providing military aid to Israel.
US Universities Have Conducted at Least 70 Military Research Projects for Israel
A decades-long program has sponsored military research collaborations with at least 30 US universities.
Strait of Hormuz Is the Latest Thing Trump May Try to Name After Himself
The president claims that the strait is “under USA control,” but that assertion is widely disputed.
Air Force Is Reviewing Case of Iran War Gold Star Widow Being Denied Benefits
Military officials only launched an inquiry into the situation after a social media post by the widow went viral.
Hegseth Extends Deployment of 50,000 Troops in the Middle East Through 2027
Trump appears to be leaning toward “maintaining a low-level conflict until the midterms," said analyst Trita Parsi.
People in Southern Iran Struggle to Repair After US Attacks on Infrastructure
Southern Iran is facing a naval blockade, water stress, electricity blackouts, and disrupted livelihoods.
1 Year After US Began Boat Bombing Campaign, Victims’ Families Demand Answers
Two families from St. Lucia and Colombia believe their loved ones, both fishermen, were killed at sea by US airstrikes.
US Fatally Bombs Wedding in Iran, Killing 4, Including Children
Bomb remnants suggest the strike was carried out with a weapon once advertised as the Navy’s “most accurate” missile.
White House Says Venezuela Oil Grab Includes 100-Year Leases to 17 Oil Fields
Economist Francisco Rodríguez says no Venezuelan government would enter such a deal unless they were “held at gunpoint.”