Greg Myre
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How does Trump intend to bring the war with Iran to an end?
Two U.S. planes went down in the war in Iran on Friday, even as President Trump said the conflict will end soon.
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President Trump's rocky week at home and abroad
President Trump spent much of the week on the defense after major setbacks ranging from the courts and the economy to foreign policy.
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Trump's belated case for war
More than 30 days into the US engagement in Iran, President Trump gave a national primetime address making the case for the war. He said the U.S. would complete all it's objective "very shortly."
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Thousands of US troops sent to the Middle East with more on the way
Additional U.S. troops have reached the Middle East, with more on the way. While the U.S. military hasn't specified a mission, the critical Strait of Hormuz remains closed to almost all oil tankers.
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What the future of the U.S. war in Iran might look like for Gulf Arab nations
The Arab countries of the Gulf opposed the U.S. war in Iran. Yet they face some of the heaviest attacks from Iran and feel the war could leave them less secure than when the fighting began.
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What is the current situation on the battlefield in Iran?
The Pentagon is sending two Marine units to the Middle East despite President Trump's denials that he will call for ground troops to fight in Iran.
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Senate Intelligence Committee questions national security chiefs about the Iran war
The nation's top intelligence official, Tulsi Gabbard, said today that Iran's government still seems to be functioning, though it has been greatly weakened by the U.S. and Israeli bombing campaign.
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Counterterrorism director who supported Trump resigns over opposition to Iran war
Joe Kent, head of the National Counterterrorism Center, has resigned over his opposition to the war in Iran. He had backed President Trump because Trump vowed not to get involved in new wars in the Middle East.
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What are Trump's options in Iran as oil stops flowing and allies resist joining war?
Iran has effectively shut down the flow of oil from the Gulf region. President Trump hasn't offered a clear solution. Trump is calling for allies to assist the U.S. military in removing the Iranian threat, and many of the allies are resisting.
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Iran effectively closes Strait of Hormuz as U.S.-Israel strikes continue
Iran has effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. and Israel continue airstrikes in the country, triggering what's being described as the "largest oil disruption in history."