President Trump suggested that both countries had continued fighting despite a cease-fire. He warned Israel that further attacks would be a “major violation.”
Iran’s response to the attacks on its nuclear facilities killed no Americans and each nation has a victory narrative. But a cease-fire appeared tenuous on Tuesday.
U.S. Officials Say Strikes Caused ‘Severe Damage’ to Iranian Nuclear Sites
The Pentagon’s top leaders echoed President Trump’s claims of success but said it was too soon to say whether Iran still retains some nuclear capability. Iran condemned the strikes and has vowed to defend itself.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has not only picked replacements in his chain of military command in case they are killed in Israeli strikes, he has also named three senior clerics to replace him should he, too, be slain.
The senior commander led the force that oversees Iran’s proxy militias in the Middle East. A European diplomatic effort to stop the fighting ended without a breakthrough.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei rejected President Trump’s call for an “unconditional surrender” as signs grew that the U.S. was considering joining Israel’s bombardment of Iran.
Iranian officials warn that U.S. participation in an attack will imperil any chance of the nuclear deal President Trump is still interested in pursuing.
Trump Administration Live Updates: Senate Republicans Propose Deeper Medicaid Cuts
The G.O.P. proposal would salvage some tax credits and phase out others more slowly, making up some of the cost with deeper Medicaid cuts than the House bill.
Israel said it had struck the elite Quds Force. The claim, which could not be immediately confirmed, came as Iranian missiles killed at least eight in Israel.
The police are searching for a 57-year-old man after the killings of a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, and the separate shooting of a state senator and his wife.
Like School Shootings, Political Violence Is Becoming Almost Routine
Threats and violent acts have become part of the political landscape, still shocking but somehow not so surprising.
Images of Los Angeles protesters waving Mexican flags have gone viral in conservative circles this week. Many protesters say they are aware of the political reaction but won’t put their flags away.
Scenes of unrest in Southern California, stoked by President Trump as he tries to deport more immigrants, have left Democratic leaders worried the confrontation elevates a losing issue for the party.
The conviction, on a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act, was handed down in a mixed verdict that acquitted Harvey Weinstein of a second count of the same crime.
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