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U.S. war powers clash over Iran expands in Congress
The House passed a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump’s military action in Iran unless Congress authorizes it, marking a rare bipartisan rebuke. Several Republicans joined Democrats in the vote, while the White House argued the measure has no force or effect.
Heavy cross-border strikes reported in the Iran conflict
News coverage says the U.S. and Iran traded heavy fire amid a ceasefire framework, with Iranian missiles and drones hitting U.S. allies in the Gulf. The same reports describe U.S. strikes against Iranian targets as the conflict intensified.
Iran-linked attacks hit Kuwait as Gulf tensions rise
ABC coverage reported Iran firing on Kuwait’s airport during the wider regional confrontation, with at least one person killed. The incident adds to the widening spillover of the Iran war into Gulf states.
Trump says he spoke with Netanyahu amid Iran crisis
A headline report from ARY News says President Trump confirmed a phone call in which he called Prime Minister Netanyahu “crazy,” highlighting the strain in U.S.-Israel coordination during the conflict. The same report frames the region as facing escalating Gulf tensions and U.S. strikes near Hormuz.
Israel and Lebanon move toward a fragile ceasefire
ABC News reported that Israel and Lebanon agreed to renew a fragile ceasefire. The deal is described as creating Lebanese security zones that exclude Hezbollah, though the arrangement remains vulnerable.
Hezbollah launches retaliatory rocket attacks
Geo News reported Hezbollah retaliating with rocket attacks on Israeli forces in the latest escalation. The strikes underline that the Lebanon front remains active even as ceasefire talks continue.
Congressional Republicans break with Trump on Iran policy
ABC’s coverage said four Republicans joined Democrats to support the war powers resolution, a notable revolt against the president’s Iran policy. The vote shows mounting resistance inside the GOP to continued military escalation without congressional approval.
TSA arrests man with explosive device at California airport
ABC News reported that authorities arrested a man who tried to pass through a TSA checkpoint with an explosive device in his carry-on bag. Officials said the suspect now faces federal charges and a potential prison sentence if convicted.
FAA investigates close call between JetBlue flight and small plane
ABC said the FAA is investigating a midair scare in Florida after a JetBlue aircraft came dangerously close to a small plane. The smaller aircraft was reportedly not communicating with air traffic controllers, raising safety concerns.
Hostage standoff at California office building ends with arrests
ABC reported that ten people held inside a California office building are recovering after a 15-hour standoff. Police said the suspect barricaded himself after a bomb threat and allegedly claimed he had attached explosives to the hostages.