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Iranian Minnesotans have mixed emotions as conflict continues

Iranian Minnesotans have mixed emotions as conflict continues

President Donald Trump announced a temporary ceasefire in Iran on Tuesday after threatening to seriously escalate the war. Iranian Minnesotans shared their mixed emotions around the war, the Islamic Republic regime and the future of their motherland.
by Kyra Miles, Kelly Gordon and Aleesa Kuznetsov

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As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

As Trump threatens Iran's infrastructure, a Tehran couple wonders how to prepare

A couple living in Iran's capital have grown used to the sound of daily airstrikes five weeks into the war. They've taped up their windows and packed a bag with essentials in case they need to leave quickly. But they're uncertain of how to prepare for the loss of electricity or major bridges, if President Donald Trump follows through on recent threats.
by The Associated Press

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Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Gunmen attack building housing Israeli Consulate in Istanbul

Turkish officials say that gunmen attacked a building housing the Israeli Consulate in Istanbul, sparking a gunfight that left one assailant dead and two police officers wounded.
by The Associated Press

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As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

As Trump’s deadline approaches, Iranian leaders respond in defiance

Hours away from President Trump’s 8 p.m. EST Tuesday deadline for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, attacks continued in the Persian Gulf with no agreement in sight. Trump has threatened to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if a deal is not reached.
by NPR Staff

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Trump holds a press conference after profanity-laced post on Iran

President Trump repeated threats to Iran during his Monday press conference, which he opened by describing the successful rescue mission for the downed airman over the weekend.
by Deepa Shivaram

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Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline

Iran pushes back against Trump’s deadline

Iran’s top officials pushed back against President Trump’s deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz, striking a defiant tone as the warring sides traded missile attacks.
by NPR Staff

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Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

Trump says U.S. military has rescued airman shot down over Iran

A U.S. Air Force officer whose plane was shot down in Iran was rescued by U.S. forces early Sunday after evading capture for more than a day in enemy territory, President Trump announced on social media.
by NPR Staff

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