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U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Iran

(The Center Square) – U.S. forces have begun launching “self-defense strikes” against Iran after President Donald Trump announced a response to the Islamic Republic's shooting down of a U.S. Army helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command said the strikes against Iran began

The U.S. will 'respond' to Iran downing Army chopper; ceasefire in question

(The Center Square) – The U.S. will “respond” after President Donald Trump confirmed the U.S. Army helicopter downed over the Strait of Hormuz was shot down by Iran Monday night. “I have just been informed by our great military that last night the Iranians shot down one of our

Investigation underway following downed Army chopper near Strait of Hormuz

(The Center Square) – An investigation is underway following a Monday evening downing of a U.S. Army Apache helicopter around the Strait of Hormuz, with President Donald Trump vowing a deal with Iran could be days away. U.S. Central Command said the Army AH-64 Apache “went down near

Trump calls on Iran, Israel to 'stop shooting,' return to talks

(The Center Square) – The ceasefire and a potential Iranian deal could be in shambles as Israel and Iran exchanged missile attacks early Monday. President Donald Trump, still seeking a diplomatic resolution to the conflict that began Feb. 28, told the two countries that they should “immediately stop ‘shooting,’” Trump wrote

WATCH: Trump acknowledges Iranian hardliners could jeopardize deal

(The Center Square) – Still hopeful the U.S. and Iran can strike a deal on its nuclear program, President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that the volatility inside Iran, not certain hardliners, could sabotage a potential deal. During an executive order signing in the Oval Office on Wednesday afternoon, The Center

Eyes on the Holy Land: Israel, Middle East wars spark divergent reactions, emotions from Christians

Eyes on the Holy Land: Israel, Middle East wars spark divergent reactions, emotions from Christians

What energizes churches and churchgoers? Many Christians and local denominations seek grassroots impacts, making a mark in their communities. There are also significant, disparate energies and emotions across America’s Christian tapestry when it comes to Israel, U.S. support for the Jewish state and the plight of Palestinians, Israelis

U.S., Iran may be on the cusp of tentative ceasefire extension

(The Center Square) – A memorandum of understanding has been reached between U.S. and Iranian negotiators, pending approval from President Donald Trump and Iranian leadership, according to reports. The MOU, as first reported by Axios, would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz immediately. The