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US says Iran war cost $11 billion in six days: New York Times
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US says Iran war cost $11 billion in six days: New York Times

Several congressional aides expect the White House to soon seek up to $50 billion or more from Congress for additional war funding

Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report
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Targeting mistake led to US missile strike on Iranian school: report

New York Times reports the February 28 attack investigation points to US responsibility

Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of strategic reserves amid Iran war
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Oil tops $100 again despite historic release of strategic reserves amid Iran war

Iran warns of a long war that could hit the global economy after attacking two commercial ships and threatening U.S. and allied vessels

US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform
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US, India still at odds with majority on WTO reform

Western countries urge the World Trade Organization to ensure fairer competition by addressing large industrial subsidies and market distortions

US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls' school, civilian casualties
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US Senate Democrats want answers on strike targeting Iran girls' school, civilian casualties

Senators say the school attack is horrific, with most victims girls aged 7-12, as neither the United States nor Israel takes responsibility.

UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states
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UN Security Council demands Iran halt attacks on Gulf states

UNSC passes resolution demanding Iran immediately halt attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Jordan

Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war
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Iranian strikes defy Trump's claim to have 'won' the war

Iran signals prolonged economic shock as Donald Trump vows U.S. will 'finish the job' and not leave early

Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil
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Trump says he is not worried about Iran-backed attacks on US soil

ABC News reports the FBI had warned police departments in California that Iran could retaliate for US attacks by launching drones at the West Coast

US likely behind Iran school strike, NYT reports
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US likely behind Iran school strike, NYT reports

The Times says US Central Command officers created target coordinates for the strike using outdated data provided by Defense Intelligence Agency

Democrats criticize Trump for failing to explain Iran war goals
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Democrats criticize Trump for failing to explain Iran war goals

Eleven days into the war on Iran, US Democrats say the White House still fails to explain Trump’s reasons and goals for the conflict.

Trump announces new US refinery backed by India's Reliance
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Trump announces new US refinery backed by India's Reliance

A 168,000 bpd refinery will be built at Brownsville port to cut $300B trade deficit with India

Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' despite war injury reports: president's son
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Iran's new supreme leader 'safe and sound' despite war injury reports: president's son

Pezeshkian's son says Mojtaba Khamenei is safe, denying NYT claims he suffered leg injuries and is sheltering in a secure location with limited communication

Satellite firm extends Middle East image delay to prevent use by US adversaries
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Satellite firm extends Middle East image delay to prevent use by US adversaries

Planet tells customers it is extending restrictions on Middle East imagery to 14 days, up from a four-day delay imposed last week

US destroys mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz
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US destroys mine-laying vessels as Trump warns Iran over Strait of Hormuz

Trump says any Iranian mines in the Strait of Hormuz must be removed immediately, despite no reports confirming they were laid

New wave of Iran attacks as IEA weighs oil reserve release
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New wave of Iran attacks as IEA weighs oil reserve release

Israel strikes Beirut and Tehran as Iran fires its heaviest missile barrage at Israeli cities for three hours early Wednesday

As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say
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As many as 150 US troops wounded so far in Iran war, sources say

Pentagon estimates the figure to be approximately 140 wounded and said the vast majority of them were minor

Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Ottawa says incident unacceptable
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Shots fired at US consulate in Toronto, Ottawa says incident unacceptable

Toronto police found firearm evidence after shots at U.S. consulate; no suspect information reported by authorities

Trump says Iran talks possible as oil prices tumble
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Trump says Iran talks possible as oil prices tumble

US president says he was 'surprised' that Iran was striking Gulf countries with missiles and drones

Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes
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Iran says oil blockade will continue until attacks end, Trump threatens heavier strikes

IRGC says it will decide when the war ends, while Israel says its aim is to overthrow Iran’s clerical rule

Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'
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Trump vows Iran war will 'end very soon'

Trump says he is disappointed with Mojtaba Khamenei’s appointment but remains open to an internal replacement, citing Venezuela’s power transition as a successful model