Lindsey Graham died at age 71
South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham died over the weekend at age 71, leaving the Senate without its budget committee chair.
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Third Night of US Strikes on Iran; Tanker Attacks Reported
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The US military escalation enters a new phase as the Pentagon confirms a third straight night of airstrikes on military targets across Iran — attacks that stretched five hours. Simultaneously, the United Arab Emirates reports a dangerous countermove: Iran attacked two commercial tankers in the region, resulting in one death and eight wounded. The twin developments paint a picture of a rapidly widening conflict with immediate humanitarian and energy-market consequences. [1] — NPR Anchor "The US military completed a third straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, with attacks lasting five hours. The UAE simultane…" 01:15
Third consecutive night of Iran strikes
The US military completed a third consecutive night of strikes on Iranian military targets, with attacks lasting five hours.
Third Night of US Strikes on Iran & Tanker Attacks
The US military completed a third straight night of strikes on Iranian military targets, with attacks lasting five hours. The UAE simultaneously reported Iran attacked two tankers, leaving one person dead and eight wounded.
UAE: Iran attacked two tankers, 1 dead
The United Arab Emirates reported that Iran attacked two tankers, killing one person and wounding eight others.
Lindsey Graham's Death Throws Senate Into Chaos
Senator Lindsey Graham's death at 71 leaves the Senate without its budget committee chair at a pivotal moment. Without him, Republican plans for a partisan spending bill face an uncertain path forward.
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