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The US and Iran are both claiming victory, but what wins peace?
If US bombs Iranian infrastructure, could it be a war crime? 鈥楴ot at all,鈥� Trump says.
First LookTrump threatens Iran infrastructure; details of US aviator's rescue emerge
With US at war, Hegseth鈥檚 Army leadership purge raises questions
Deterrence or escalation? What the surge of US troops might mean in Iran.
Iran warns US ground troops would be at risk as diplomats gather for peace talks
With ceasefire proposal stalled, Trump faces uneasy military options in Iran
In Iran, a US win will take more than just claiming victory
First LookTrump delays Iran power plant strikes for 5 days, extending deadline on Hormuz strait
High risk, high reward? US considers taking Iran鈥檚 Kharg Island.
The ExplainerUS Navy lags in minesweeping, despite years of warnings and big defense budgets
The ExplainerWar shakes the Middle East 鈥� and the US budget
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- Congress ends DHS shutdown amid flurry of action before taking a breakBy Caitlin Babcock / 4 min
- Congress presses Hegseth on Iran war justification, spending, and conductBy Caitlin Babcock / 5 min
