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 launches one of its largest attacks of war
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Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of warAugust 16, 2026 Hundreds of drones have targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded killed at least six people, according to the Russian capital's mayor, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks deep inside Russia.
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Ukraine launches one of its largest attacks of warAugust 16, 2026 Hundreds of drones have targeted the Moscow region in a sustained overnight assault that wounded killed at least six people, according to the Russian capital's mayor, as Ukraine steps up long-range attacks deep ins…
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