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Vessels anchored at the Strait of Hormuz

World May 28

U.S. imposes sanctions on Iranian agency trying to control shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

World May 28

A woman crosses a street in Tehran
U.S. military accuses Iran of ceasefire violation after Kuwait comes under missile attack

U.S. Central Command said Kuwait intercepted missiles fired from Iran late Wednesday, and military officials called the attack on one of America's top allies in the Persian Gulf an “egregious ceasefire violation.”…

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press

Politics May 28

White House Press Secretary Leavitt holds a briefing at the White House in Washington, U.S.
WATCH LIVE: Bessent holds White House briefing as jobless claims and inflation rise amid U.S.-Iran war

The Iran war has clouded the economic outlook as higher energy prices squeeze consumers and businesses.

By Paul Wiseman, Associated Press

Politics May 27

U.S. President Trump visits Suffern, New York
Trump is getting the Republican candidates he wants, but can he win in the midterms?

President Donald Trump's tightening grip on his party could make it harder to win in the November midterms, when Republicans face a broader electorate that has soured on the president's second term and the economy.

By Bill Barrow, Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Politics May 27

U.S. President Trump visits Suffern, New York
Trump tells PBS News that Iran would not get sanctions relief in exchange for giving up highly enriched uranium

His comments come as the United States and Iran try to strike a deal to end the conflict that has engulfed the Middle East for the last three months.

By Liz Landers

May 27

WATCH: In Cabinet meeting, Trump says Iran 'negotiating on fumes' and that midterms won't affect his war strategy

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

As he prepares to huddle with his top aides, President Donald Trump is projecting confidence that he's closing in on a deal that will reopen the Strait of Hormuz and provide him a credible argument that Iran’s nuclear capability has…

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May 26

Watch 4:16
Iran says U.S. acting in 'bad faith' after strikes during peace talks

By William Brangham, Winston Wilde, Morgan Till, Dan Sagalyn

Iran says the United States has violated its ceasefire after the U.S. carried out what it called 'self-defense' strikes against Iranian missile launch sites and boats. U.S. officials insist the truce remains intact as they await a response from Iran…

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May 26

Watch 6:44
Giving Iran control of Strait of Hormuz would be a mistake, Bolton argues

By Amna Nawaz, Dan Sagalyn

For perspective on the latest developments in the conflict with Iran, Amna Nawaz spoke with John Bolton. He served as national security advisor in President Trump’s first term. During his tenure, the U.S. announced it was withdrawing from the JCPOA,…

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May 26

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At Iranian school devastated by airstrike, grieving families say they will never forget

By Reza Sayah, Kasra Kamaei

The U.S. and Israel's air war with Iran has killed thousands since its launch, but few attacks left a deeper mark than the strike on a school in Minab. More than 150 died, most of them schoolchildren, and there is…

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May 26

Israel and Hezbollah clash along strategic river after overnight strikes across Lebanon

By Kareem Chehayeb, Associated Press

The clashes come as Israeli troops are pushing farther north, just days before Lebanese and Israeli delegations are to meet for talks in Washington.

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