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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.
Polish PM questions US loyalty in case of Russian attack, warns EU must be 'real alliance' - FT
Pentagon email floats suspending Spain from NATO, 'punishing' other allies over Iran war conduct
At least 10 injured after tornadoes hit northern Oklahoma, local media reports
Amazon-backed nuclear reactor developer X-Energy raises over $1 billion in IPO
The IPO comes as the market regains traction after a brief slowdown in March, when volatility linked to Middle East tensions and a broader technology selloff sidelined several issuers.
US planning renewed military action against Iranian infrastructure should talks fail - CNN
The option to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, as Trump had previously threatened, remains on the table as a way to pressure Tehran into agreeing to a deal.
North Carolina woman arrested for plotting 'mass casualty event' at Houston synagogue
The Houston congregation had shut down, alongside a Jewish day school, following undisclosed threats.
US weighs strikes on Iran's naval assets, floats 'punishing' NATO allies over lack of war support
Trump extends Israel-Lebanon ceasefire by three weeks • Hezbollah shoots down IDF drone over southern Lebanon • USS George H.W. Bush reaches Indian Ocean
US soldier charged with making $400,000 on Maduro removal bets
Gannon Ken Van Dyke, a master sergeant with US Army Special Forces, was charged for making wagers on Polymarket based on confidential government information.
One killed, five wounded in shooting at Mall of Louisiana
The attack occured at approximately 2 p.m. near the food court in the mall, city police said. Five suspects are in police custody.
US blockade of Hormuz successful despite media reports suggesting otherwise, maritime expert says
The seven large container ships detected near the Chabahar Port are not a sign that Iran is considering shifting activity to the east of Hormuz, as had initially been theorized.
Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi splashed with red substance in Berlin after criticizing ceasefire
Walla reported that Pahlavi was not hurt in the attack, and police arrested the suspect immediately afterward. Walla also said that the police stated that the substance appeared to be tomato juice.
Trump calls Chinese shipment to Iran a 'gift,' Israeli technicians charged with espionage
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Trump's Op. Economic Fury pressure campaign on Iran expands beyond Hormuz blockade - report
Operation Economic Fury began with the blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz before expanding to ships providing support to the Iranian regime in international waters.
