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U.S. Officials Reportedly Confused About Trump's Strategy About Iran War

Several U.S. officials are confused about President Donald Trump's strategy regarding the war in Iran, according to a new report.

International Business Times

After seven failed attempts, US Senate passes resolution to limit President Trump's war powers in Iran

The US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers in Iran, with senators voting 50-47 to advance the measure. Four Republicans — Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Rand Paul and Bill Cassidy — joined most Democrats in supporting the resolution.

The Economic Times

Will end war 'very quickly' as Iran wants to make deal 'so badly': US President Trump says 'oil prices to plummet'

US President Donald Trump said Iran wanted a deal “so badly” and claimed the conflict would end “very quickly,” while also predicting global oil prices would fall sharply due to ample supply. His remarks came as the US Senate passed a resolution seeking to limit Trump’s war powers in Iran.

The Economic Times

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Soldiers Say Request For Additional Medical Support Was Ignored Before Deadly Iranian Attack: Report

A U.S. Army unit's request for more medical support weeks before an Iranian attack was ignored, leading to the death of a soldier who was injured and could have been saved, according to a new report.

International Business Times

Iranian Demands To End War With U.S. And Israel Appear To Be Little Changed From Previous Ones

Iran's latest demands to end the war appear to be largely unchanged from previous ones as the stalemate in negotiations continue.

International Business Times

Trump says attack on Iran put on hold, warns US ready for ‘full, large scale assault’ if no deal reached

US President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed that the United States had been preparing to launch a military attack on Iran on Tuesday, but said he had decided to halt the operation after requests from key Gulf leaders as “serious negotiations” with Tehran continue.

The Times of India

‘Trump considered nuclear strike on Iran’: Ex-CIA analyst makes explosive claim, says General Dan Caine ‘shot down’ proposal

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson claims President Trump considered a nuclear strike on Iran. He alleges Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Dan Caine firmly rejected the idea, preventing its execution. Johnson explained the military chain of command and the potential for Caine's resignation if overruled, adding context to Trump's…

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Trump wanted to go nuclear, stopped as Joint Chiefs Chairman said no: Ex CIA Analyst

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson revealed President Donald Trump inquired about using nuclear weapons. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Dan Caine reportedly denied the request. Johnson stated Caine's firm refusal prevented nuclear action. Trump later publicly affirmed no nuclear weapons would be used. This discussion occurred amidst discussions…

The Economic Times

Even Dictatorships Don't Fight Wars This Way

The American public never got a satisfying explanation for why Trump attacked Iran in the first place.

Reason

5 Shocking Photos From Trump's UFO Files: FBI 'Bronze Disc' Image Sparks Frenzy Over Proof Aliens Exist

A newly released UFO images from the Trump Administration's archive has sparked intense online debate, with critics questioning its authenticity and supporters viewing it as a turning point in government transparency.

International Business Times

Sudan was already at war and hungry. Now its farmers are hit by another conflict

Sudan and its farmers were already struggling after three years of war at home, but now the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted supply chains

The Independent UK

Trump pauses ‘Project Freedom’ in the Strait of Hormuz but warns Iran the bombing will restart ‘at a much higher level’ if talks collapse

Project Freedom – the U.S. mission to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz – has been paused, but the warning from Donald Trump is clear: if negotiations with Iran collapse, the bombing will resume “at a much higher level.” The pause was announced on May 6, 2026, as…

The Mary Sue

Secretary of War just silenced a reporter with a wild claim that Trump isn’t Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense

Pete Hegseth just shut down a reporter with a wild claim that Donald Trump isn’t Benjamin Netanyahu’s puppet, then doubled down with a bizarre defense that left the press room buzzing. The exchange happened at the Pentagon briefing on May 5, 2026, where Hegseth, the Secretary of War, cut off…

The Mary Sue

‘They got executed’: Iraq war veteran sees no difference between Hegseth’s Caribbean actions and war crimes Nazi’s were convicted for

Congress simply wants evidence.

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The Mary Sue

Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

The Independent UK

The moments when Hegseth lost his nerve during Congress questions on the Iran war

The war has cost $25 billion so far, according to Pentagon numbers presented to the House Armed Services Committee during the contentious hearing

The Mary Sue

Gavin Newsom just blasted Kid Rock for a taxpayer-funded joyride that cost more than a small country’s defense budget

Gavin Newsom just called out Kid Rock for what might be the most expensive joyride in military history. On April 27, the California governor’s press office took to X to question why taxpayers are footing the bill for the musician’s alleged $100 million helicopter adventure with Secretary of War Pete…

The Independent UK

The gift of a shiny gold bell from the King did not make Trump listen on Iran

ANALYSIS: A shiny gold bell from a wartime British naval boat does not appear to have had any mitigating effect on Trump’s public antics - or his international diplomacy, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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The Mary Sue

Secretary of War faces Senate grilling over $1.5T budget even as GOP senators quietly await his exit

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is heading to Capitol Hill this week to defend the Pentagon’s $1.5 trillion budget request, but the real drama might not be the numbers. It’s the growing chorus of GOP senators who are done waiting for him to leave.

The Independent UK

Fired Navy secretary refused to leave post until Trump told him direct

Latest military leader to lose their job under Hegseth attempted to ask president directly to keep role, reports say

The Mary Sue

US Secretary of the Navy Abruptly Departs from His Post

In a shocking twist of events, the US Secretary of the Navy, John Phelan, was ousted from his post. He’s the latest Trump official to be relieved from his position. But the timing has left people uncertain, as there is an ongoing blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

What are UFO files? Trump orders full disclosure on extraterrestrial life 'very soon'

US President Donald Trump announced this week that he has formally directed the Department of War and federal intelligence agencies to begin the declassification and release of government records regarding unidentified flying objects (UFOs) and extraterrestrial life.

Axios

Trump officials negotiating access to Anthropic's Mythos despite blacklist

"Anthropic doesn't want to kill people and War's position is 'don't tell us what the f*** to do.' But if you're the Department of Energy, you don't give a f*** about that."

The Times of India

'Choose poorly and face blockade, bombs': Pete Hegseth warns Iran over Hormuz crisis

The US has issued a stark warning to Iran, presenting a choice between a negotiated deal and continued blockade with potential military strikes. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stated that failure to comply could lead to "bombs dropping on infrastructure.

The Times of India

Did Pete Hegseth quote Pulp Fiction verse at prayer meet in Pentagon? Here is the truth

At a Pentagon worship service, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recited what he called “CSAR 25:17,” presenting it as a military prayer tied to combat search-and-rescue missions. He suggested it was meant to reflect Ezekiel 25:17, which is where the confusion begins.

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