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The ongoing complexities of U.S.-Iran relations are highlighted by this incident, reflecting the geopolitical tensions and military actions that impact both nations.
2:22McGurk: Iran has been 'vexing problem' for the U.S.
In his new book "Brink," Brett McGurk discusses how U.S. presidents attempted to deal with Iran. McGurk served under…
1:34WATCH: Touting his peacemaking, Trump says he has to decide between annihilating Iran or making deal
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he has a “big decision to make” on whether or not to make a deal with Iran to end…
1:23Iran war escalation raises oil prices to over $100 a barrel
The U.S. and Iran are trading more attacks in a fight to exert control over the Strait of Hormuz, an escalation that…
4:44News Wrap: White House defends Trump's $45,000 gifts to Natalie Harp and other aides
In our news wrap Wednesday, the White House is defending President Trump's gift of $45,000 to his executive assistant…
3:46WATCH: Vance says Iran should 'stop acting like crazy people' by shooting at commercial shipping
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6:41News Wrap: Meta faces trial over arguments its platforms harm children
In our news wrap Tuesday, a federal trial against Meta started with four states laying out their case that the…
2:20What would the U.S. winning in Iran look like?
What would the United States have to do to win a war with Iran? The answer depends on how you define "winning,"…
8:42Trump says new talks are Iran's 'last chance' to make deal 'before decapitation'
President Trump said his decision not to escalate the war in Iran over the weekend was Iran’s "last chance" to make a…
1:46WATCH: Trump says Iran will 'pay a big price' for deaths of U.S. service members
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2:36WATCH: Sen. Gillibrand presses Hegseth on Iran war justification contradictions
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the reason Americans “are so upset with you…
1:23WATCH: Trump says 'we're not flying any more' to negotiate with Iran
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3:45WATCH: 'Wish fulfillment is not' an Iran war strategy, Rep. Smith says in Hegseth hearing
Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, blasted the Trump administration for…
1:39WATCH: Trump claims he asked Iran to halt executions of 8 women
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4:35WATCH: White House calls reports of U.S. seeking Iran ceasefire extension 'not true at this moment'
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1:25WATCH: Trump says Iran nuclear capability was sticking point in Pakistan talks
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1:07WATCH: Vance warns Iran not to 'play' the U.S. as he heads to negotiations in Pakistan
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7:12Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover
Even with this shaky ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, some warn the energy infrastructure in the Middle East will…
5:25Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced
Confusion and tension are growing around the fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran amid Israel’s ongoing strikes…
6:15Iran war on verge of escalation as Trump and Tehran exchange threats
The war with Iran is on the verge of escalation, with President Trump threatening to target Iran’s power grid, and…
1:52WATCH: Trump suggests U.S. 'dealing' with less extreme leadership in Iran
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