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Iran’s Attacks on Gulf States Underscore Targeted Countries’ Dependence on U.S.

The targeted countries host sprawling American military bases and thousands of personnel at a time when the United States is waging war against Iran.

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A mural in Tehran, seen on Monday.
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Trump and Hegseth Broadcast U.S. Military Strikes Before They Happen

Commanders do not usually speak publicly about future operations to avoid jeopardizing the mission’s success.

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President Trump said he was telegraphing the American strikes to pressure Iran to reach a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz.
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World Bank Warns Iran War Is Slowing Global Growth

The world economy is weakening as energy prices fuel a new bout of inflation.

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An explosion after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes hit oil storage depots in Tehran. The war has tangled supply chains and caused oil, gas and fertilizer prices to gyrate for months.
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FIFA President Tells World Cup Critics to ‘Chill’ About Concerns

With the World Cup facing growing crises, Gianni Infantino, the FIFA president, struck a defiant tone on the eve of the competition’s start.

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FIFA is trying its best, Gianni Infantino said during a news conference on Wednesday, but “we don’t control everything.”
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