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President Donald Trump warned Iran "time is running out" on a nuclear deal, and Iran's foreign minister threatened retaliation against "aggression."

WASHINGTON — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth issued a blunt warning to Iran and highlighted President Trump’s aggressive military posture during a Cabinet meeting on Thursday — as the US surges warships and air assets across the Middle East in a growing military presence.

Activists say at least 6,221 people have been killed in Iran’s crackdown on nationwide protests and many more are still feared dead.

The White House and Congress are racing against the clock to to pass a funding bill before tomorrow’s government shutdown deadline. Follow for live updates.

Maliki's bid for Iraqi PM role as Secretary of State Marco Rubio expresses concerns about pro-Tehran government seizing control of Iraq.

From enriched uranium and ballistic missiles to sanctions and regional influence, the differences are many.