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Christian Science Monitor - US News

For Ukraine and Russia, widening Iran war presents peril and possibility - From soaring oil prices to depleted interceptors, the Iran war's impacts reverberated quickly in the Ukraine conflict. And the needs of the Mideast combatants – intelligence and anti-drone measures – have created diplomatic and strategic openings for both Russia and Ukraine. By - Howard LaFranchi - / 6 min

6 hours ago

Yellow ribbons and flags united Americans in past wars. Iran is different. By - Harry Bruinius - , Henry Gass - , Sophie Hills - , Patrik Jonsson - / 7 min

22 hours ago

Iran endgame tests Trump's govern-by-instinct style -- Linda Feldmann

2 days ago

America needs a housing fix. Congress has ideas – but has hit a snag. -- Scott Baldauf

3 days ago

As Iran pinches the Strait of Hormuz, American farmers are getting squeezed

22 hours ago

Epstein scandal prompts universities to rethink donor ties

2 days ago

Leaving Congress: Why are so many representatives, senators saying goodbye?

3 days ago

Hegseth fuels debate with brash rhetoric on Iran

3 days ago

For Iranians abroad, no single vision for their homeland's future

4 days ago

In race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene, candidates steer clear of Trump rift

4 days ago

US investigates fatal air strike on Iranian girls' school

5 days ago

Kristi Noem stoked controversy at Homeland Security. Why she lost Trump's trust.

5 days ago

Trump criticized GOP hawks. Why did he choose war with Iran anyway?

6 days ago

Coast Guard patrols a quiet southern border as enforcement action moves inland

6 days ago

US wants Kurdish boots on the ground in Iran. Why it's not an easy ask.

9 days ago

America First? War in Iran threatens to split Trump's MAGA coalition.

9 days ago

First Look - Trump's call for countries to send warships to Strait of Hormuz brings no promises - Global oil prices have soared as one-fifth of the world's supply normally transits the strait. By - Sam Metz, Samy Magdy, and Julia Frankel - / 5 min

6 hours ago