AL-MONITOR @AlMonitor
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The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a measure forcing President Donald Trump to seek Congress’ approval for military action against Iran in a rare rebuke to the White House amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. al-monitor.com/live-blog/hous…
Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
ICYMI | House passes Iran war powers resolution in rebuke to Trump al-monitor.com/live-blog/hous…
JUST IN 🇦🇲 My impressions from Armenia in the run up to Sunday’s parliamentary elections. Never has one invited as much foreign meddling al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
New @AlMonitor — Iran’s strikes on Kuwait pose a dilemma for the US as it attempts to impose the status quo ante in the Strait of Hormuz More: al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
Latest: House passes Iran resolution in rebuke to Trump al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
Iran’s IRGC and CENTCOM trade accusations over Kuwait attack Follow our live blog for more updates: al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
ANALYSIS | Why Iran strikes on Kuwait pose dilemma for US Navy’s blockade, by @JM_Szuba al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
FEATURE: Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
LATEST: Trump says Iran talks going ‘very well’ al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
FEATURE | Backed by Trump and Turkey, Armenia's Pashinyan eyes third term in pivotal poll @amberinzaman reports from Yerevan al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
Gulf states adapt to prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, Israel's defense exports hit a record high, and a proposed $300 billion investment fund offers a new angle on US-Iran diplomacy. Read more in our latest Business & Tech newsletter: al-monitor.com/newsletter/202…
LATEST | CENTCOM: Iran did not target US Navy vessel al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
UPDATES 🚨 •CENTCOM rejects IRGC denial of Kuwait airport strike •Rubio: US actions against Iran "defensive," aimed at protecting ships •Risk that Tehran could covertly develop nuclear program higher after war: Report Read our live blog for more: al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
Iran's covert nuclear risk higher after war as IAEA access constrained: Report al-monitor.com/originals/2026… by @roscarroll_
NEWS | After Gulf attacks, Rubio faces pushback on 'war is over' claim al-monitor.com/originals/2026… @ElizHagedorn reports
🚨 Iran justifies strikes at Kuwait International Airport as 'self-defense' Follow our live blog for the latest updates: al-monitor.com/live-blog/iran…
LATEST | India confirms citizen killed in Kuwait attack, IRGC says attacks to continue until foreign forces out of region al-monitor.com/live-blog/leas…
LATEST | US arrests Iranian tech CEO over alleged ties to Iran's nuclear, military sectors al-monitor.com/live-blog/leas…
NEWS | Egypt, Turkey push energy ties in Azerbaijan talks amid Hormuz crisis al-monitor.com/originals/2026…
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