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Iran Conflict Escalation and Ceasefire Deal

Iran Conflict Escalation and Ceasefire Deal

Second wave of U.S. strikes on Iran reported. Interim peace deal announced; 60-day negotiations. GOP revolt grows. Strait of Hormuz blockade continues. Polling: 16% think US winning, 79% feel cost-of-living impact. House passes war powers resolution with four GOP defections. Congress blocks amendment to stop US-Israeli military integration. A Major's protest over war powers abdication. Pelosi op-ed highlights trade-off: $1T Medicaid cuts, $240B for immigration enforcement instead of healthcare. Cantwell votes against NDAA over Iran war and domestic military use. New: Analyst Pezeshk urges focus on Iran's political system over nuclear; prediction market shows 29% chance of reconstruction funding. Iran war pushes oil above $100, affecting Fed rate decisions.

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Updated Jul 29, 2026