Qatar says US and Iran have responded positively to mediation

A Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 71% of Americans want the newly elected Democratic-majority Congress to pass legislation to end the war with Iran and repeal tariffs established by President Donald Trump. This group includes 93% of Democrats and 51% of Republicans, according to Al-Monitor. The conflict was launched by Trump alongside the US ally Israel in February.

During a White House press conference, Trump stated that the US remained "locked and loaded" but that escalation was not necessary, noting that Israel and regional Gulf allies were well protected. He expressed belief that the conflict would end soon, which coincided with Brent crude prices dropping below $90 per barrel.

The Guardian US reports that Republican lawmaker Thomas Massie of Kentucky has introduced eight articles of impeachment against US defense secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of abusing his powers and illegally waging war without congressional authorization. Additionally, the US military has reportedly evacuated aircraft from a second airbase in Britain following a threat from Iran, moving refueling tankers from RAF Mildenhall to Germany and other locations.

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