President Trump said that any peace deal would not allow nuclear enrichment in Iran, and would need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, as conflicting messages surface over the terms of the ceasefire.
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U.S. and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire
As part of the agreement, set to take effect immediately, Trump said the U.S. and Israel would suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, subject to Iran following through on its commitment to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for safe passage during the ceasefire period.
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Medical supplies are stuck in Dubai, as clinics around the world face shortages
The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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ICE detention deaths are on a record pace. One Texas facility bears the brunt
ICE inspectors in February found 49 violations to detention standards at Camp East Montana, including failure from staff to”accurately document required checks to prevent significant self-harm and suicide.”
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Food assistance slashed for hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees trapped in Bangladesh camps
Hundreds of thousands of Rohingya refugees struggling to survive in Bangladesh’s overcrowded camps will see their food assistance slashed starting on Wednesday, raising alarm throughout the increasingly desperate community.
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Rubio heads to Europe to try garner support for Iran war
Representatives of the world’s wealthiest democracies gather in France today for a G7 meeting, where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to try to shore up support among reticent allies for the Trump administration’s war on Iran.
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DOJ admits ICE courthouse arrests relied on erroneous information
Hundreds of immigrants have been arrested at immigration courthouses. It is unclear whether the federal government’s admission could lead to some of those arrests being overturned.
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Video appears to show U.S. cruise missile striking Iranian school compound
The seven-second video was released by Iranian state media and directly contradicts statements made by President Trump, who said Iran was responsible for the strike.
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Middle East conflicts largely avoided energy facilities in the past. Not in this war
Recent conflicts in the region have either spared energy infrastructure or caused limited damage. That isn’t the case in the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.
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President Trump set to deliver first State of the Union address of his second term
Facing low approval ratings and ahead of midterm elections in November, President Trump delivers the first State of the Union address of his second term as president Tuesday night.
