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Iran Escalates, DHS Shutdown Drags On, and Trump Builds Up Forces
Trump Puts Iran's Energy Targets Back in Play President Trump says striking Iran's energy infrastructure is back on the table after attacks on a water facility in Kuwait and an oil refinery in Israel. The White House is now weighing whether escalating military pressure will force Iran back into serious talks. Russia Helps Iran While Ukraine Helps America As Russia reportedly assists Iran in targeting American troops and assets, Ukraine is helping Arab allies counter Iranian drone threats. It is becoming harder to ignore the reality that Russia is acting like an adversary while Ukraine is…
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