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US VP Vance says Iran war 'will end immediately after the election'
US Vice President JD Vance says the Iran war will enter a 'different phase' after the midterms in an interview on Air Force Two.
Israeli politicians denounce NAZA film, Iranian leadership reportedly divided
'A modern-day miracle': US airman shot down over Iran recounts survival, rescue on 60 Minutes
Iranian leadership divided as hard-liners sabotage negotiations, Khamenei still unseen - report
Trump says he does not regret Iran war despite impact it may have on midterm elections
He made similar comments on Wednesday, alleging Tehran was trying to influence the elections that will determine whether Trump's Republican Party retains control of Congress.
Trump administration to sanction unnamed 'large' bank on Monday, Bessent says
Bessent said the move was originally scheduled for Friday but was postponed because of the ceremonies marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks.
Getting the tanker war right: A history of blockades from the US Civil War to Iran - analysis
Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.
Trump advisers warn Iran conflict may last through end of his term - report
The advisers told Trump in private discussions in the Oval Office and the Situation Room that Tehran could continue to resist US pressure, potentially prolonging the conflict, the WSJ wrote.
US Air Force widow initially denied benefits because Iran conflict ‘not technically a war’
The widow of one of 18 US servicemen killed since the start of the war with Iran will receive partial payment after she was initially denied combat-related benefits.
US withdrawal from Iraq will be watched closely by Iran-backed militias, Kurds - analysis
Iranian-backed militias and Iran have already targeted the Kurdistan region with more than 1,000 drone and missile attacks since February 2026, and it will be vulnerable if the US withdraws.
Iran's response to US attacks will be 'faster, heavier, more painful,' Ghalibaf says
"From now on, any attack against Iran’s interests and security will receive a faster, heavier, and more painful response,” Ghalibaf said in a speech published on his Telegram channel.
Iran targets three US ships, three oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation for US strikes, IRGC claims
The Iranian Navy targeted three oil tankers traveling through the Strait of Hormuz and three US-affiliated ships in retaliation for the three oil tankers hit by the US, the IRGC claimed.
WATCH: CENTCOM strikes three Iranian oil tankers after IRGC attack on US ships
The strikes were carried out after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched ballistic missiles at two US Navy ships, CENTCOM said.
Iranian leadership considers escalation as US officials fear military, cyberattacks - report
Throughout the war, Iran gained a better understanding of its military strengths and confidence regarding its capabilities, leading to a reluctance among Iranian leaders to end the war.
