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President Donald Trump, Gen. Mark Milley

Trump says tweet serves as ‘notification’ to Congress that US may 'quickly & fully strike back’ against Iran

Trump’s assertion on Twitter Sunday that he can use social media to inform Congress of future military actions against Iran is likely to cause further tensions between lawmakers and the White House.

By Shawn Snow and Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Joint Chiefs chairman cautions Iran to be ‘very cautious’ following recent spate of attacks

"We are in a period of heightened risk with respect to Iran,” Gen. Mark Milley, the Joint Chiefs chairman told lawmakers Wednesday on Capitol Hill.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

How force buildups on both sides could increase chances of US-Iran armed conflict

The tit-for-tat militarization between Iran and the U.S. is pushing the two combative foes closer to the brink of war highlighting a potential failure of the Trump administration’s stick approach to deterring Tehran’s malign behavior in the region.

By Shawn Snow

4 years ago

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