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Rubio defends US decision to join Israeli strikes on Iran amid growing scrutiny

Rubio defends US decision to join Israeli strikes on Iran amid growing scrutiny

US secretary of state rejects claims of conflicting accounts as lawmakers question timing, intent of military action, say US media reports

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US senator threatens to bring Senate chamber to standstill over immigration crackdown in North Carolina
04.03.2026

US senator threatens to bring Senate chamber to standstill over immigration crackdown in North Carolina

Thom Tillis says Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has failed to respond to ICE raids in his home state

Trump says over 9,000 Americans evacuated from Middle East amid crisis with Iran
04.03.2026

Trump says over 9,000 Americans evacuated from Middle East amid crisis with Iran

President urges US citizens in Middle East to register with State Department for departure

US troops being told Iran war intended to bring about Armageddon, watchdog says
04.03.2026

US troops being told Iran war intended to bring about Armageddon, watchdog says

'He urged us to tell our troops that this was ‘all part of God's divine plan’ and he specifically referenced numerous citations out of the Book of Revelation,' anonymous officer says in complaint to watchdog

US senators press senior defense official on Iran war
04.03.2026

US senators press senior defense official on Iran war

Pentagon policy chief defends administration’s actions, arguing that military campaign against Iran is consistent with national defense strategy

Over 50,000 American troops involved in US-Israeli attacks on Iran: CENTCOM
04.03.2026

Over 50,000 American troops involved in US-Israeli attacks on Iran: CENTCOM

200 fighter jets and two carriers also taking part in attacks, with nearly 2,000 targets struck across country, says US Central Command