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Hezbollah Chief Rejects US-Mediated Israel Truce; Trump To Maintain Ceasefire With Iran Unless American Troops Killed
Hezbollah Chief Rejects US-Mediated Israel Truce; Trump To Maintain Ceasefire With Iran Unless American Troops Killed
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Hezbollah chief rejects outcome of Lebanon-Israel talks, insisting that a truce must encompass whole country.
WSJ reports that the White House intends to maintain a ceasefire with Iran unless American troops are killed; oil drops also after Trump states on TS
Trump lashes out after House War Powers votes passes Wednesday evening, attacking especially four Republicans who voted in favor.
Trump downplayed Iran's attacks on US bases in Kuwait & Bahrain, saying "they were slightly provoked...so they...
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Image source: Soar
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...but ended the year at 745k - the highest SAAR since 2021...
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