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California Governor Newsom criticizes Trump’s actions against Iran

California Governor Newsom criticizes Trump’s actions against Iran

'We have to reconcile why our bombs were used, or Israeli bombs were used, to kill children, young girls, at a school and what the imminent threat was,' says Gavin Newsom

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US sanctions Rwandan military, 4 of its senior officers over Congo rebel support
03.03.2026

US sanctions Rwandan military, 4 of its senior officers over Congo rebel support

Washington accuses Rwandan Defense Force of enabling M23 to seize territory, commit 'summary executions and violence against civilians’

Rubio: US launched Iran strikes to preempt retaliation to expected Israeli attack
03.03.2026

Rubio: US launched Iran strikes to preempt retaliation to expected Israeli attack

US secretary of state says Washington knew ‘there was going to be an Israeli action,’ triggering Iranian retaliation to American forces, resulting in ‘higher casualties’

US urges Americans to depart several Middle East countries over ‘serious safety risks’
03.03.2026

US urges Americans to depart several Middle East countries over ‘serious safety risks’

Americans told to use available commercial transport to leave 15 locations across the region

Israel pushed Trump toward Iran war for months: Report
03.03.2026

Israel pushed Trump toward Iran war for months: Report

Officials, diplomats label US decision to strike Iran as significant victory for Netanyahu, according to the New York Times

US stocks end mixed amid Middle East tensions
03.03.2026

US stocks end mixed amid Middle East tensions

Dow Jones loses 0.15%, while S&P up 0.040%, Nasdaq rises 0.36%, 'fear index' climbs 7.96%