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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall
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US House votes to curb Trump on Iran war as talks stall

The House passed a resolution to halt US military action in Iran as ceasefire talks stall, Iran drone strikes Kuwait's airport and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

Trump confirms swearing at Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes
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Trump confirms swearing at Netanyahu over Lebanon strikes

Trump admitted cursing at Netanyahu in a phone call over Israel's attacks on Lebanon, saying he was 'perturbed' but still has a strong relationship with him

Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks
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Iran says Kuwait and Bahrain bear direct responsibility for US attacks

Iran's foreign ministry blamed Kuwait and Bahrain for US strikes on Iranian assets as drone attacks hit Kuwait's airport and Bahrain reported overnight missile fire

US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor
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US proposes tariffs on Pakistan, 59 others over failure to act on forced labor

US has proposed tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 economies for failing to curb trade in goods made with forced labor, with a public comment period open until July 6

Trump signs AI executive order giving government access to powerful models
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Trump signs AI executive order giving government access to powerful models

Trump signed an executive order Tuesday allowing AI companies to give the government up to 30 days of access to powerful models before public release.

US military says it 'defeated' Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf
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US military says it 'defeated' Iran missile and drone attacks in Gulf

The US military defeated Iranian missile and drone attacks across the Gulf and struck Qeshm Island in self-defense, while Iran's claims of hitting US bases were denied.

Trump appoints Bill Pulte as intelligence director despite lack of national security experience
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Trump appoints Bill Pulte as intelligence director despite lack of national security experience

Trump named housing official Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard, despite a legal requirement for extensive security expertise

India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister
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India, US close to signing first phase of trade deal: minister

US delegation is holding three days of talks with Indian trade officials, as the two sides seek to close negotiations.

Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report
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Trump called Netanyahu 'crazy,' blocked Beirut strike in explosive phone call: report

Axios reports Trump erupted at Netanyahu in a tense call, blocked an Israeli strike on Beirut and warned the move would isolate Israel internationally

Trump says Iran talks moving at rapid pace despite threat to widen war
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Trump says Iran talks moving at rapid pace despite threat to widen war

Trump says Iran talks are moving at a 'rapid pace' but Tehran threatens to block Hormuz and open new fronts as Lebanon fighting surges and nuclear talks stall

Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal
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Iran says ceasefire in Lebanon remains condition for US deal

Iran's foreign ministry says no US deal is possible without a Lebanon ceasefire, as Israel pushes deeper into the country and a fragile regional truce holds

US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack
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US says it struck Iranian military sites, Tehran responds with air base attack

The US struck Iranian military sites on Iran's Gulf coast over the weekend. Iran's Revolutionary Guard hit back, targeting a US air base as ceasefire talks continue.

Iran says no deal with US until Iranian rights secured, Ghalibaf warns
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Iran says no deal with US until Iranian rights secured, Ghalibaf warns

Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said Tehran will reject any US deal that fails to secure Iranian rights, as Trump sends back tougher terms

Trump claims Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
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Trump claims Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons

Trump says Iran agreed to no nuclear weapons as he sends tougher terms back to Tehran, while flare-ups in Lebanon and Hormuz strain a fragile deal

Trump seeks tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal, US media reports
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Trump seeks tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal, US media reports

Trump has sent a revised framework back to Iran after toughening several terms of a proposed deal to end the war, officials familiar with the talks say

US says it is capable of resuming war with Iran as peace deal remains elusive
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US says it is capable of resuming war with Iran as peace deal remains elusive

US warned it is 'more than capable' of resuming its war with Iran as Trump's red lines, Tehran's competing demands, and Lebanon fighting stall a peace deal

Hegseth hails Pakistan's 'true friendship' with US, praises role in Iran peace talks
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Hegseth hails Pakistan's 'true friendship' with US, praises role in Iran peace talks

US Defense Secretary Hegseth praises Pakistan's mediation in US-Iran talks at the Shangri-La Dialogue, saying a "true friendship" is developing between Washington and Islamabad

Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia
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Pentagon chief says US seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia

Pentagon chief Hegseth tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the US seeks a "stable equilibrium" with China in Asia, softening last year's confrontational tone while warning allies to spend more on defense

Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached
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Pentagon chief says US ready to restart strikes on Iran if no deal reached

Hegseth warned the US is "more than capable" of restarting strikes on Iran while Trump waits for a deal that ensures Tehran never gets a nuclear weapon

US 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran, Hegseth says
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US 'more than capable' of resuming war with Iran, Hegseth says

Pete Hegseth says the US has the stockpiles and capability to restart the Iran war, as Trump weighs a deal he says must meet all his red lines