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When is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.

Trump administration officials have attempted to distance themselves from the word 'war' when discussing the ongoing conflict in Iran.

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Los Angeles Times· Oct 5, 10:00 AMWhen is war not 'war'? In Iran, according to the U.S.

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'Humiliating' Withdrawal Is Only Place to Go with IranOn Thursday's broadcast of CNN International's "The Brief," Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) argued that President Donald Trump "really has no place he can go | Clips

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Trump hopes Iran war nearing end as Houthi-Saudi fighting escalatesSept 17 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped an end to the war against Iran was near, as the conflict, in its seventh month, escalated with Saudi aircraft pounding Yemen and Houthi fighters launching drones and missiles at Saudi cities.The Iran-backed Houthis' lightning advance in Yemen along the Red Sea and their attacks on Saudi…

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Massie blasts Vance for saying Iran conflict isn't a warRep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) had harsh words for Vice President JD Vance's assessment that the United States is not at war with Iran.

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Top US lawmaker Mike Johnson says lying is part of some Iranians’ religionMike Johnson, the speaker of the United States House of Representatives, has suggested that lying is part of Iranians’ religion as he defended President

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Rational Security: The “Live from Mom’s Basement” EditionScott Anderson, Natalie Orpett, Julia Curlee, and Ariane Tabatabai talked through the week’s big national security news stories.

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From Iran to the U.K., Trump Is Being Forced Into RetreatA war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.

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Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing'The U.S. president and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in the coming weeks, NBC News reported.

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Trump downplays Iran deal as U.S. readies renewed strikesU.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House on October 07, 2026 in Washington, DC.

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