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The questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act.
Trump says he discussed a Ukraine ceasefire with Putin
Trump said he suggested "a little bit of a ceasefire" in the war in Ukraine during his phone call Wednesday with the Russian leader.
Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
Acting comptroller Jules Hurst III, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said that the bulk of the figure has been devoted to ordnance.
Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible
The companies said Thundart is fully designed and produced in France.
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Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible
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Don’t call it a ‘quagmire’: defense secretary refuses to speculate on length of Iran war
The questions over the war’s future come as a 60-day deadline approaches Thursday under the War Powers Act.
Iran war has cost $25 billion so far, Pentagon official says
Acting comptroller Jules Hurst III, testifying before the House Armed Services Committee, said that the bulk of the figure has been devoted to ordnance.
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