U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran have escalated following missile exchanges, while Dr. Anthony Fauci prepares to testify before the Senate regarding COVID-19 origins. Additionally, the Federal Reserve is meeting to discuss interest rate policies.
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These events represent significant developments in international security, public health policy, and national economic management.
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Fighting between the U.S. and Iran resumed after Iran launched missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East yesterday, just before 6 p.m. ET, according to U.S. Central Command. The U.S. intercepted all missiles. U.S. and Saudi forces responded with attacks on Iranian-backed militias in Iraq, marking a rare show of force from Saudi Arabia in this conflict. The escalation in violence happened on the same day President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy at the White House. Netanyahu wanted to use his meeting with the president to mend the U.S. and Israel's rocky relationship.
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