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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

From suicide pact to Faustian bargain to the art of the deal: Bowing to presidential power | David Adler

The evolution in America of rationales for the cascading growth of presidential power, which began in earnest in the post-war world and followed a trajectory through the expression of the Imperial Presidency before reaching new heights in President Donald Trump’s authoritarian pretensions, has long found traction in the

Gulf allies targeted by Iran as strikes continue despite ceasefire

(The Center Square) – Despite the ongoing ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, the two countries exchanged fire once again, with the Islamic Republic targeting regional neighbors. U.S. Central Command announced the latest round of skirmishes in the region, confirming the U.S. conducted “self-defense strikes on Qeshm

Rubio provides few answers to Congress on Iran conflict timeline

(The Center Square) – With the U.S.-Iran conflict approaching the 100-day mark, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s military strategy before a committee of U.S. lawmakers Tuesday. Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee – which Rubio previously served on as a U.S.

Trump making final determination on Iranian ceasefire deal

(The Center Square) – A final determination is being made on whether the U.S. and Iran will agree to a memorandum of understanding that would extend the ceasefire for 60 days and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump announced Friday. Trump reiterated repeated demands that Iran “never have

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