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Search results for "Iran rejects 48-hour US ceasefire proposal"

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Donald Trump stated on September 23, 2025 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly:
“I have ended seven unendable wars.”
By Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman• September 23, 2025
Donald Trump stated on July 28, 2025 in an interview:
“I’ve stopped six wars” since taking office in January 2025.
By Samantha Putterman• August 5, 2025
Social Media stated on April 19, 2026 in social media posts:
Video shows the United States’ April 19, 2026, strike on an Iranian cargo ship.
By Loreben Tuquero• April 20, 2026
Donald Trump stated on October 08, 2017 in a tweet:
"Bob Corker gave us the Iran Deal."
By John Kruzel• October 12, 2017
Viral image stated on April 13, 2024 in a Facebook post:
“BREAKING: Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared that Russia will support Iran if the United States attacks Iran’s soil in support of Israel.”
By Ciara O'Rourke• April 19, 2024
Christopher L. Smith stated on April 21, 2013 in a column in the South Florida Sun Sentinel:
The election bill "allows persons to correct an absentee ballot if they did not sign it and requires an extra two hours a day for early voting. Everything else in this bill is discretionary."
By Katie Sanders, Amy Sherman• April 23, 2013
Pink Slip Rick stated on January 17, 2013 in social media posts:
Says Rick Scott’s proposal for election reform "only mandates 48 hours of early voting."
By Katie Sanders• January 22, 2013
X posts stated on March 22, 2024 in an X post:
A March 7 U.S. security alert … means the U.S. was “behind this gruesome terror attack on Russian civilians.”
By Kwasi Gyamfi Asiedu, Louis Jacobson• March 27, 2024
X posts stated on March 09, 2026 in an X post:
"BREAKING: So the Israeli media reports Itamar Ben‑Gvir died in a 'car crash,' while in fact he’s been obliterated by an Iranian missile strike on his home."
By Maria Briceño• March 11, 2026
Rick Scott stated on January 18, 2013 in a TV interview:
Says his elections proposal would allow "a potential of 168 hours (of early voting), which I think is the most we’ve ever had."
By Katie Sanders• January 22, 2013
Adam Hasner stated on September 24, 2012 in a press release from the Mitt Romney campaign:
"President Obama decided not to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York."
By Angie Drobnic Holan, Amy Sherman• September 25, 2012
Donald Trump stated on August 16, 2015 in an interview on "Meet the Press":
Says "if the (Iran nuclear) deal gets rejected, they still get" $150 billion.
By Lauren Carroll• August 16, 2015
Shelia Stubbs stated on February 02, 2022 in Public statement:
"48-Hour waiting periods limit crimes of passion and keep our communities safe.”
By D.L. Davis• February 18, 2022
John McCain stated on July 08, 2008 in a news release:
"Barack Obama said he would debate 'anywhere, anytime' but has rejected joint town hall meetings."
By Robert Farley• July 15, 2008
Seth Moulton stated on March 24, 2026 in an interview on MS NOW:
"Bombing civilian power infrastructure is a war crime.”
By Louis Jacobson, Zoe Weyand• April 2, 2026
Social Media stated on April 05, 2026 in social media posts:
Photos show rescues of U.S. F-15 airmen from Iran in April 2026.
By Maria Briceño• April 6, 2026
Donald Trump stated on August 03, 2016 in a rally in Daytona Beach, Fla.:
Says he saw videotape "of the people taking the money off the plane" to pay ransom to Iran for hostages.
By Louis Jacobson• August 5, 2016
Maggie Hassan stated on June 21, 2016 in a campaign statement:
Says Kelly Ayotte "voted again yesterday against a proposal to expand background checks -- (buyers) can continue to simply go online or to gun shows to purchase guns without background checks."
By Allie Morris• June 21, 2016
Dave Brat stated on August 10, 2015 in a speech.:
"I was one of the few, very few, who voted `no’ on the Iran deal."
By Warren Fiske• August 31, 2015
Mitt Romney stated on March 06, 2012 in a speech to the American-Israel Public Affairs Committee:
Ronald Reagan’s philosophy of "peace through strength" is why "the Iranians released the hostages on the same day and at the same hour that Reagan was sworn in."
By Louis Jacobson• March 7, 2012

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By Amy Sherman• March 30, 2026

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By Loreben Tuquero• April 10, 2026

Fact-checking Trump’s conclusion that Iran war was a ‘total’ US victory

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• April 8, 2026

Fact-checking Donald Trump’s speech in Israel on same day as hostage, prisoner releases

By Louis Jacobson, Amy Sherman• October 13, 2025

Supporting Iranians, then threatening to end civilization: How Trump contradicts himself on war

By Amy Sherman• April 7, 2026

The war powers resolution on the Iran war: What’s next?

By Louis Jacobson• June 4, 2026

Gaza children face dire starvation risk, but one UN leader’s mistaken timeline caused confusion

By Grace Abels• May 23, 2025

Trump’s ‘60 Minutes’ interview: Fact-checking his statements on nuclear weapons, Mamdani, ICE

By Grace Abels, Louis Jacobson, Samantha Putterman, Maria Ramirez Uribe, Amy Sherman• November 3, 2025

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Are Iranian nuclear sites ‘obliterated,’ as Donald Trump said? Too soon to know, experts say

By Louis Jacobson• June 23, 2025

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By Louis Jacobson• June 18, 2025

US attacks in Iran prompt renewed push in Congress over war powers

By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2026

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By Linda Qiu• September 8, 2015

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What we know about the alleged transcript of Obama and Netanyahu call

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