According to Axios, President Donald Trump stated on Thursday that he is weighing three options regarding Iran: resuming military strikes, maintaining economic pressure, or pursuing a negotiated settlement. Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that the administration would decide whether to escalate strikes to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and prevent it from being rebuilt.
Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war
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Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war Ukraine on Sunday launched one of its largest aerial attacks on Russia since the start of the war, firing hundreds of drones and killing at least six people.
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Ukraine kills at least 6 people in Russia after launching one of the largest aerial assaults of war Published Aug. 16, 2026, 9:35 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.Add The New York Post on Google Ukraine on Sunday launched one of its largest aerial attacks o…
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