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Rep. Thomas Massie joined Democrats opposing President Donald Trump's Iran strikes, citing lack of congressional approval for military action against Iranian targets.
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"A short time ago, the United States military began major combat operations in Iran. Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime, a vicious group of very hard, terrible people.
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President Trump is growing frustrated by the pace of talks between the U.S. and Iran. Iranian officials resist abandoning their nuclear program, which they say is for peaceful purposes, not war.
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Saudi Arabia signaled its support for President Trump's attack on Iran, saying it stands ready to "place all its capabilities" at the disposal of its allies.
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The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran in what President Trump called the beginning of "major combat operations." He warned of possible U.S. casualties.
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Lawmakers reacted Saturday to the U.S. and Israel launching strikes on Iran, with Sen. John Fetterman saying, "President Trump has been willing to do what's right."
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The president had given the Iranian officials a 10-15 day deadline to reach an agreement on a nuclear deal on Feb. 19, asserting the regime would face "really bad things" if it didn't.
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