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Iran Rejects US Naval Blockade Threat
Iran's supreme leader dismissed U.S. threats of a prolonged naval blockade, while President Donald Trump hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the White House, lifted U.K. whiskey tariffs, and announced studies on reducing U.S. troops in Germany, Italy, and Spain amid tensions over the Iran conflict.
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Military operations in Iran, which Trump notified Congress about on March 2, 2026. U.S. actions as a miscalculation in rushing illicit aggression.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino affirmed on Thursday at the FIFA Congress that Iran will participate in the World Cup, including games hosted in the United States. The announcement drew a reaction from Trump, who has criticized Iran's role in regional conflicts.
Trump had been critical of the previous nominee, Nouri al-Maliki, whom he viewed as close to Iran. U.S. support for a leadership change aimed at reducing Iranian influence. King Charles III and Queen Camilla arrived at the White House on Thursday for a formal farewell hosted by President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump.
After the White House event, the royal couple visited Arlington National Cemetery for a wreath-laying ceremony. U.K. whiskey at King Charles III's behest.
Whiskey after meeting with the king, describing it as support for two great industries. U.S. K.
Trump added that the Founders' veins ran with Anglo-Saxon courage and their hearts beat with an English faith in standing firm for what is right, good, and true. D. Vance, selected for Trump's second term.
In his 2024 Republican National Convention acceptance speech, Vance stated, "America is not just an idea. It is a group of people with a shared history and a common future. U.S. troops and personnel are stationed. He said he is considering withdrawing American troops from Italy and Spain due to the countries' unwillingness to help with the Iran war, responding "probably" when asked about the possibility.
