Trump says Iran 'can't hold out,' predicts war ends after election as UN watchdog targets regime

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1. 43d ago

   House Passes Iran War Powers Resolution as Pentagon Confirms $33.4 Billion Cost

   Seven Republicans joined 213 voting Democrats to pass an Iran war powers resolution in the House of Representatives. The three latest Republican lawmakers to back the measure are Representative Nancy Mace of South Carolina, Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks of Iowa, and Representative Zach Nunn of Iowa. Meanwhile, the Pentagon disclosed that the ongoing military conflict with Iran has cost the United States military at least $33.4 billion, with the vast majority of those funds expended on munitions. This total excludes hundreds of millions of dollars spent separately by other government agencies.

   Why it matters

   The congressional pushback follows a dangerous escalation in the Middle East that included an overnight Iranian missile barrage directed at United States forces at the Al-Azraq base in Jordan and nearby naval ships. Donald Trump previously accused Tehran of interfering in American midterm elections while predicting a swift end to the conflict. The White House maintains its support for Hegseth as financial and human tolls mount.

   What is confirmed

   • The House of Representatives passed an Iran war powers resolution with support from seven Republicans and 213 voting Democrats.
   • The Pentagon states the Iran war has cost the U.S. military at least $33.4 billion, primarily on munitions.

   Still unconfirmed

   • The White House backs Hegseth as new details emerge regarding the war's financial cost.

   What to watch next

   • Senate action on the Iran war powers resolution
   • Further Pentagon disclosures regarding agency-specific spending on the conflict
   Sources used for this update (2)

   1. www.yahoo.com — White House backs Hegseth as new details come out about Iran war's cost
   2. www.foxnews.com — 3 more Republicans back Iran war powers resolution; new report details brutal regime crackdown
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2. 50d ago

   Iran Launches Missile Strikes Against US Assets in Jordan and at Sea

   Iran launched an overnight barrage of missiles targeting US forces at the Al-Azraq base in Jordan and US ships. The attack coincides with rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump has responded by accusing Iran of interfering in the US midterm elections. While the National Charter Party has called for national unity in rejection of the strikes, the military impact remains under assessment as the regional escalation intensifies.

   Why it matters

   The Al-Azraq base serves as a strategic US hub in Jordan. These strikes represent a direct escalation of hostilities between Tehran and Washington. The timing aligns with critical US political cycles and volatile maritime security in the Persian Gulf.

   What is confirmed

   • Iran launched missile attacks against US forces in Jordan.
   • The Al-Azraq base in Jordan was a target of Iranian strikes.
   • Iran targeted US ships in an overnight barrage.

   Still unconfirmed

   • Donald Trump accused Iran of meddling in the midterm elections.

   What to watch next

   • Official US military casualty and damage reports from Al-Azraq
   • US government response or retaliatory military action
   • Diplomatic efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz
   Sources used for this update (6)

   1. Fox News — Iran attacks US forces in Jordan as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate
   2. Al Jazeera — What is Jordan’s Al-Azraq base and why is Iran targeting it?
   3. Haaretz — Iran Targets U.S. Base, Ships in Overnight Barrage as Escalation Intensifies
   4. The Washington Post — Trump accuses Iran of meddling in midterms as wave of missiles targets U.S. base in Jordan
   5. Fana News - — National Charter Party rejects Iranian missile strikes, calls for national unity
   6. The Times of Israel — Several US warplanes reportedly damaged in Iranian attack on airbase in Jordan
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