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Trump vows continued military campaign against Iran for 2-3 weeks
U.S. President Donald Trump declared that U.S. forces will continue hitting Iran "extremely hard" over the next two to three weeks despite claiming all military objectives have been met or exceeded. Trump stated the goal is to bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages," offering little clarity on how the conflict will wind down
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Army Chief of Staff forced into early retirement amid military leadership purge
A Pentagon official confirmed that Army Chief of Staff General George has been asked to take early retirement, marking another in a series of more than a dozen military leadership dismissals by Defense Secretary Hegseth. The removal reflects significant personnel changes within the Department of Defense.
UN Security Council to vote on Strait of Hormuz navigation resolution
The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote for Friday at 11 a.m. EDT on a Bahrain-sponsored resolution authorizing defensive measures to secure international navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, which has been largely blocked by Iran. However, veto-wielding Russia and China have expressed opposition to the measure
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Trump threatens Iran with social media video of bridge collapse
Trump posted footage on his social media platform identifying it as Iran's biggest bridge and warning "Much more to follow," escalating military messaging. The action represents direct threats of additional military strikes against Iranian infrastructure.
Global shipping lanes disrupted as Iran blocks Strait of Hormuz
Iran has attacked numerous ships over recent weeks, causing severe disruption of energy exports and driving global fuel prices upward. More than 40 countries attended a UK-hosted virtual summit to discuss reopening the crucial shipping lane
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France launches war crimes investigation into Israel over 2024 Beirut strike
France's war crimes unit received a complaint regarding an Israeli strike on a Beirut apartment building from November 2024, which the International Federation for Human Rights claims killed seven civilians including the parents of a French-Lebanese artist. The investigation precedes the current Middle East conflict.
UN peacekeepers killed as Israel-related incidents escalate
Two peacekeepers were killed Monday when their vehicle was struck by an explosion of unknown origin, following another peacekeeper death the previous day. The U.N. is investigating the deaths while Israel denies involvement.
Pakistan seeks U.S.-Iran negotiations as conflict impacts economy
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated the conflict has severely impacted Pakistan's economy and indicated efforts to bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Pakistan is attempting diplomatic intervention amid broader Middle East instability.
Trump signals potential NATO withdrawal over allies' Iran involvement
According to reports, Trump is considering withdrawing the United States from the NATO alliance because allies have not joined his military campaign against Iran. This represents a significant shift in U.S. alliance commitments over the conflict.
France's Macron criticizes Trump's inconsistent Iran messaging
French President Macron has criticized Donald Trump for contradicting himself daily on Iran policy, reflecting international concerns about unclear American strategic direction in the escalating conflict.