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Trump turns time into a weapon as Iran war shifts to economic pressure phase
NATIONAL AFFAIRS: By extending the truce while tightening the blockade, the US shifts from military force to economic attrition in a bid to shape Iran’s choices.
WATCH: Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to extend by three weeks, Trump says, after talks at White House
FBI Director Kash Patel 'paranoid' he is next to be fired from Trump administration - report
Tucker Carlson's son leaves JD Vance spox. role to start political consulting firm - Politico
Gulf sources warn incomplete US strikes could leave Iran a lasting threat to oil routes - analysis
"There is a wide feeling across the Gulf that Iran has crossed every red line with every Gulf country,” said Abdulaziz Sager, chairman of the Saudi-based Gulf Research Center.
Trump says he expects to have 'honor of taking Cuba,' heightening tensions
The threatening statements come even as Cuba and the United States have opened talks aimed at improving their largely adverse relations.
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer, will continue work, Trump says
Wiles, 68, has been a constant presence at Trump's side since he returned to office in January 2025. Republicans have credited her with bringing greater discipline to the White House.
Neutralizing Iran threat could end decades of ‘terror premium’ on oil, Trump advisor says
One Trump adviser says tensions with Iran have historically added $5–$15 per barrel via risks to the Strait of Hormuz.
Stop fretting: Trump won’t abandon Israel in the war with Iran - opinion
Trump’s strategy against Iran shows decisive leadership, moral clarity, and steadfast support for Israel.
Israel’s 'Blue and White' Middle East reshapes power as Iran weakens, Turkey worries - opinion
At the center of this new map stands the State of Israel, no longer a nation in constant defense, but the central axis around which total regional stability is built.
US well on way toward controlling Iran airspace, says White House
Washington expects US objectives in the region to be completed in four to six weeks, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
Netanyahu deserves credit for Israel’s success against Iran, but accountability remains - editorial
Netanyahu’s consistent focus on Iran led to a historic victory, but Israel must demand leadership that transforms military success into a lasting strategy and accountability.
Trump urges Iranian diplomats to seek asylum, vows total defeat of regime
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper also gave a press conference at CENTCOM HQ, Florida, addressing the ongoing operation against Iran.
Pentagon leads federal exodus from Anthropic to OpenAI under Trump directive
The federal government's widening boycott of Anthropic and its Chatbot platform Claude marked a harsh rebuke by Washington.
