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Iran threatens to 'completely' close Strait of Hormuz and hit power plants following Trump's ultimatum

By Alon Bernstein, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, Associated Press

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz would be "completely closed” immediately if the U.S. follows up on President Trump 's threat to attack its power plants. Trump late Saturday set a 48-hour deadline to open the strait.

Dozens injured in Israel after Iranian missile strikes target two areas near main nuclear research center

By Samy Magdy, Jill Lawless, Melanie Lidman, Associated Press

Iran struck two communities near Israel’s main nuclear research center late Saturday, leaving buildings shattered and at least seven people seriously injured, hours after Tehran's main nuclear enrichment site was hit.

As attacks on oil sites continue, Trump dismisses ceasefire, says Iran is 'finished'

By Liz Landers, Sonia Kopelev

President Trump said he's not interested in a ceasefire with Iran because, from a military standpoint, Iran is "finished." Late Friday, he also said he's considering "winding down" military operations. Israel and the U.S. continued their attacks, but Iran also…

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WATCH: Trump says 'we don't need' Strait of Hormuz after allies won't help U.S. escort ships

By Associated Press

Speaking with reporters as he departed the White House, Trump said “it would be nice” if the countries that rely on the Strait of Hormuz would get involved in helping to keep it open.

NATO pulls security advisory mission out of Iraq after Iranian attacks on European bases

By Associated Press

NATO has pulled its security advisory mission out of Iraq and relocated several hundred personnel involved in the effort to Europe. The move came after a series of attacks from Iran on other troops at British, French and Italian bases…

Exiled Iranian Kurds in Iraq say they will return only if Iran's theocracy falls

By Samya Kullab, Associated Press

The families have lived in exile since the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran, and many still cannot return.

Ukraine's pressure grows as war in Iran deepens and Russia readies a new offensive

By Associated Press

Ukraine's European allies have promised to maintain their steadfast support, but bickering over a major 90 billion euro EU loan to cover Kyiv's military and economic needs for two years has reflected the mounting challenges.

Pete Hegseth's Christian rhetoric reignites scrutiny after the U.S. goes to war with Iran

By Tiffany Stanley, Associated Press

Hegseth has pushed policy changes that reflect his Christian views, including a revamp of the military chaplain corps.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is using drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks

By Hanna Arhirova, Associated Press

Ukraine is also looking into whether it can have a role in restoring security in the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war, according to Zelenskyy.

Iran threatens to target tourism sites worldwide and says it's still building missiles nearly 3 weeks into war

By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising, Associated Press

Three weeks into an escalating war in the Middle East, Iran threatened Friday to expand its retaliatory attacks to include recreational and tourist sites worldwide, as the U.S. announced it was sending more warships and Marines to the region.