The United States has said that its conflict with Iran has effectively ended, a move seen as helping the Trump administration avoid congressional approval requirements. The statement comes amid ongoing political debate over war powers and military authority. The issue has intensified divisions in Washington. An unnamed US official said that the ceasefire in the […]
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Trump: US no longer needs allies for Hormuz
U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Washington no longer requires NATO allies, South Korea, Japan, or Australia to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump cited “military success” in ongoing operations against Iran as the reason for his statement. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route, carries roughly 20 percent of the world’s […]