Trump urges warships to help secure Strait of Hormuz
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We are now hearing reports that a number of Gulf states have reported new missile and drone attacks after Iran threatened to widen its military campaign this weekend. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he hopes friendly nations will send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz "open and safe". LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is speaking with Rosemary Kelanic, the director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, as conflict between the U.S. and Iran continues. 

Trump pushes for election overhaul as war rages on
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LiveNOW’s Andy Mac is getting the latest updates on all of the major political headlines this week with Savannah Behrmann, a Senate leadership reporter for CQ Roll Call. We are hearing reports that ‘Operation Epic Fury’ has now resulted in about 140 U.S. service members being injured, according to a statement from the Pentagon. This comes as Republicans attempt to pass the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which President Donald Trump has said needs to be passed or the GOP will fall flat in the upcoming midterm election cycle. 

Pentagon IDs 6 airmen killed in refueling incident
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We are learning the latest about the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the Department of Defense identifies the six Air Force members who were killed when their refueling plane crashed while supporting military operations in the region. The crash brings the U.S. death toll for Operation Epic Fury to at least 13 service members, with the seven others killed in combat. 

Pentagon IDs 6 Air Force members killed in refueling plane crash

The Pentagon has identified the six Air Force members who died in a refueling plane crash while supporting the U.S-Israeli war against Iran.

US destroys major Iranian military sites: Live updates

A missile has struck a helipad inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad, hours after the U.S. struck Iran's Kharg Island.

Iran girls school bombing: US military investigating deadly strike

The U.S. military is investigating if it’s responsible for a deadly missile strike on an elementary school in Iran that killed over 165 people, many of them children, in the opening hours of the war on Feb. 28.

6 US service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq, US military says

The U.S. military provided an update confirming Friday that six U.S. service members were killed when a KC-135 refueling aircraft went down in western Iraq.

US hits Iran's Kharg Island as oil prices surge

American and Israeli strikes continue to hit the Islamic Republic amid the ongoing war with Iran. On Friday, the U.S. military confirmed that six U.S. service members were killed in a refueling aircraft crash.

U.S. temporarily lifts sanctions on Russian oil
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Axios reporter Ben Geman joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest on the global oil supply amid the Iran war. 

1st week of Iran war cost US over $11 billion, Pentagon estimates

The first week of the war in Iran has cost the United States over $11 billion, according to estimates provided by the Pentagon to Congress during a closed-door briefing on Tuesday.

Officials announce 140 US Troops Wounded in Iran
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We are now learning that about 140 U.S. troops have been injured as conflict in Iran continues according to the Pentagon. Officials recently said the "vast majority" of the injuries were minor and of the estimated 140 who were injured, 108 have now returned to active duty. LiveNOW’s Mike Pache is speaking with Phil Stewart, a Reuters National Security reporter, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Tuesday "will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran." 

US to release millions of barrels of oil to ease prices amid Iran conflict

On Wednesday, Iran fired missiles and drones across the Gulf, including oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia and a ship off the coast of the Emirates.

Iran warns $200 oil barrels are coming: report

A spokesperson for Iran's military command reportedly warned the world to “get ready" for oil to be $200 a barrel, which would mean an even greater spike in gas prices across the U.S. Here’s what to know.

Live updates: About 140 US troops wounded in Iran war, 8 severely, Pentagon says

During a Pentagon briefing Tuesday morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that “today will be yet again our most intense day of strikes inside Iran."

About 140 US troops injured in Iran so far, officials say

The Pentagon said on Tuesday about 140 U.S. service members have been wounded as a result of the conflict in Iran.

Trump says 'excursion' in Iran will be 'short-term'

The U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran continues for a 10th day, as both countries vow to press ahead with a military operation that appears to have no end in sight.