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CONFLICT ENTERS FOURTH DAY: Israel and Iran have begun a new round of attacks, as the conflict between the two heavily armed rivals enters its fourth day.
Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.
Former Vice President Mike Pence said on “State of the Union” Sunday that if Israel’s attack doesn’t somehow convince Iran to make major concessions in Trump’s diplomatic attempt to end its nuclear program, then the United States should be prepared to join the conflict.
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Iran launched a new wave of missile attacks on Israel early Monday, setting off air raid sirens nationwide as emergency services reported at least five dead and dozens wounded. Follow along for live updates.
It’s a tableau no world leader — except perhaps President Donald Trump — wants to repeat. Convening in the Canadian Rockies for this week’s Group of 7 summit, presidents and prime ministers are hoping to avoid the acrimony that pervaded the last time this country played host to the world’s most exclusive club.
"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.
A Democratic senator introduced legislation on Monday to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization, as an escalating battle between Israel and Iran raised fears of broader conflict.
Also looming over the meeting are President Trump's inflammatory threats to make Canada the 51st state and take over Greenland.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed on Sunday that Iran was behind the two assassination attempts on President Donald Trump in 2024. Netanyahu listed the alleged Iranian connection to the assassination attempts on Trump during an apparent defense of Israel‘s “Rising Lion” military campaign in Iran,