A power struggle in Iran could decide when Trump’s war ends

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1. 12d ago

   Midterm Voting Begins Amid Legal Challenges to Mail Ballots

   Statewide mail voting for the upcoming midterm elections is officially underway. This initial rollout coincides with an ongoing legal battle stemming from attempts by President Donald Trump to limit mail-in voting practices. The unfolding litigation has introduced a significant layer of uncertainty for voters and election administrators alike as ballots begin reaching mailboxes. Concurrently, courts and election officials are managing the logistical rollout while the broader political implications of the restrictions remain contested across multiple jurisdictions.

   Why it matters

   Mail-in voting has become a major flashpoint in American elections, balancing voter access against security measures pushed by executive and legislative figures. The current litigation directly impacts how millions of citizens will cast their ballots in the midterm elections. Observers are tracking the legal maneuvers as election offices process the first wave of returned votes.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Statewide mail voting for this year's midterm elections is kicking off amid a churning legal battle over President Donald Trump's attempts to limit the practice.

   What to watch next

   • Further court rulings on President Trump's attempts to limit mail voting
   • Progress of mail ballot returns across states conducting midterm elections
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2. 16d ago

   Internal Power Struggle in Iran May Determine End of War

   The war between the U.S. and Iran has reached the six-month mark with the Iranian regime remaining entrenched and defying U.S. pressure. While the conflict remains stuck between active combat and peace, internal power struggles within Iran could dictate the timing of the war's conclusion. The conflict has created an uneven economic impact where investors have prospered while consumers face higher costs. Iranian leadership continues to signal zero tolerance for internal dissent as the U.S. administration seeks a resolution.

   Why it matters

   The conflict has disrupted Gulf energy supplies and impacted global oil markets. It has also caused significant anxiety among Iranian American communities regarding the lack of a clear future plan. The Trump family is cited as being among the economic winners of the six-month period.

   What is confirmed

   • The war between the U.S. and Iran has lasted six months.
   • The conflict has caused an uneven economic toll where investors prosper and consumers pay.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The war is stuck between combat and genuine peace.

   What to watch next

   • Evidence of shifts in Iranian leadership or internal power transfers
   • U.S. government announcements regarding a strategic plan for the war's end
   • New data on the impact of Gulf energy strikes on global oil prices
   Sources used for this update (10)

   1. NPR — After 6 months of war, Iran's battered regime remains entrenched
   2. The New York Times — For Trump, the Iran War Is Stuck Between Combat and Genuine Peace
   3. USA Today — 'Is there a plan': 6 months into war, Iranian Americans worry about future
   4. PBS — 6 months in, Iran's leaders are defying the U.S. and signaling no tolerance for dissent
   5. CNN — A power struggle in Iran could decide when Trump’s war ends
   6. Al Jazeera — Mapping the Iran war’s strikes on Gulf energy – and what comes next for oil
   7. The Boston Globe — Investors prosper and consumers pay as the Iran war exacts an uneven economic toll 6 months in
   8. ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos — Investors prosper, consumers pay as Iran war exacts uneven economic toll 6 months in
   9. Fortune — Six months into the Iran war, the Trump family is among the winners
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