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Live updates: US, Iran ramp up strikes; incumbents hold on in Massachusetts

U.S. Central Command (Centcom) launched a new round of strikes against Iran in retaliation for earlier attacks against American forces in Jordan. Tehran responded by targeting U.S. Persian Gulf allies. President Trump said Tuesday night on Truth Social he is “not trying to force Iran to the negotiating table" with the strikes. Trump also announced...

thehill.com ·2026-09-02

Live updates: US, Iran ramp up strikes; incumbents hold on in Massachusetts

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