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US rejects Iran’s claim of shooting down fighter jet near Strait of Hormuz

US rejects Iran’s claim of shooting down fighter jet near Strait of Hormuz

'All U.S. fighter aircraft are accounted for,' says US Central Command

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US, Israeli aircraft strike key bridge in northern Iran
02.04.2026

US, Israeli aircraft strike key bridge in northern Iran

Strike targets B1 Bridge, described as highest bridge in Middle East, Iranian media reports

Trump says he will 'soon' sign order to pay US Homeland Security Department employees
02.04.2026

Trump says he will 'soon' sign order to pay US Homeland Security Department employees

Department personnel and their families 'have suffered far too long,' says US president of partial shutdown over issue of ICE agents

Stanford University wins legal battle over diaries of aide to Chinese leader Mao Zedong
02.04.2026

Stanford University wins legal battle over diaries of aide to Chinese leader Mao Zedong

California court rules documents lawfully donated, to remain accessible for public research, media reports

Trump ‘desperate’ to make deal with Iran, says ex-Pentagon adviser
02.04.2026

Trump ‘desperate’ to make deal with Iran, says ex-Pentagon adviser

Jasmine El-Gamal says Trump’s threats are hindering efforts to end conflict

US, NATO allies to hold weeks-long drills in High North, Baltic region
02.04.2026

US, NATO allies to hold weeks-long drills in High North, Baltic region

'Sword 26' exercise will begin this month in 8 European countries with participation of 6,000 US troops, 9,500 allied forces, according to US Army Europe and Africa