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U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran while Congress debated entangling U.S. military with Israel.
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Updated Aug 28
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What happened
U.S. launched airstrikes against Iran while Congress debated entangling U.S. military with Israel.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Congress allocates military budget as US conducts operations in the Middle East.1 source
Nadler opposed Trump's spending bill as the House passed legislation amid ongoing US strikes against Iran.1 source
U.S. airstrikes against Iran coincide with Congress debating military entanglement with Israel.1 source
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The entities involved
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Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
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Iran
village in North Ossetia, Russia
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- The US military is engaged in a war against Iran, with Trump attempting to negotiate a deal while senior officers discuss operational limits.
- US military conducted self-defense strikes in Iran while discussions regarding peace deals and the Abraham Accords were underway.
Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- theguardian.com
- thehindu.comU.S. House passes record $1.15 trillion defence bill
- theintercept.com
- stimson.org