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Iran Crisis Escalates

Iran Crisis Escalates

Ceasefire collapsed; White House threatens ground campaign; $88B war funding pending. House passed Iran War Powers Resolution; Senate discharge petition failed. Trump claims Strait of Hormuz as US territory—international backlash. NDAA held up over war authorization. Russia-Iran sanctions bill moving.

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Updated Aug 21, 2026
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