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DRAUGHON DRAWS: President Trump's Iran trump card?

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Fact check: Did Trump help stop 6 wars?

Trump and his team cite his diplomacy between Israel and Iran; the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda; Cambodia and Thailand; India and Pakistan; Serbia and Kosovo; and Egypt and Ethiopia.

Samantha Putterman, PolitiFact reporter

Fort Bragg celebrates Independence Day amid heightened security and global tensions

Fort Bragg brought a vibrant display of patriotism during its Red, White and Boom Festival in Fayetteville. While the event radiated joy and national pride, heightened security underscored the ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Iranian hackers targeting specific industries for cyber attacks as conflict escalates

WRAL Investigates and cyber security specialists show you the industry you are in might impact whether hackers related to Iran would target you specifically.

Duke expert warns: Iranian cyber threats target specific jobs, not public at large

Despite a warning about a possible uptick in Iranian cyberattacks, the real threat may depend on your job. Art Ehuan with Duke University discusses Iran's cyber-capabilities and why attacks conducted by the government may be the least of your worries if you don't hold a sensitive position at work.

NBC Special Report: Iran launched attack on US forces in multiple countries

Iran launched a missile attack Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites.

Experts: higher gas, food costs could follow strikes on Iran nuclear facilities

While the White House calls the strikes a necessary move against Iran's nuclear program, North Carolina experts warn the fallout could land right here at home.

World leaders react to US attack on Iran nuclear facilities

As world leaders react to the bombings, a UNC professor said the attacks could lead to higher prices for North Carolinians at the gas pump.

Oil rises and US stock futures slip as markets react to US strike on Iran nuclear sites

NEW YORK (AP) -- The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran.

The Associated Press and Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Pentagon officials address nation after US strikes 3 Iranian nuclear sites

Pentagon officials hold a news conference Sunday morning at the Pentagon to discuss the U.S. operation targeting Iranian nuclear facilities.

North Carolina lawmakers react to US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

President Donald Trump announced Saturday on Truth Social that the U.S. conducted successful military strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites. North Carolina lawmakers react to the announcement.

U.S. sends B-2 bombers toward Guam as Trump weighs Iran options

Multiple B-2 bombers appear to have taken off from Missouri and are heading west, according to flight tracking data. This comes as President Trump is weighing his military options over a potential airstrike in Iran.

Tensions rise: Israel, Iran conflict could have impacts on North Carolina

Attacks exchanged between Israel and Iran on Friday left dozens dead and wounded on both sides, with tensions threatening to escalate into a broader regional conflict.

'We want peace': How attacks between Israel and Iran could impact people in NC

Attacks exchanged between Israel and Iran on Friday left dozens dead and wounded on both sides, with tensions threatening to escalate into a broader regional conflict.

Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate

Oil prices, which surged after Israel attacked Iran early Friday, could stay high as long as tensions are elevated in the Middle East.

Rebecca F. Elliott, New York Times

Iran launched 'hundreds of ballistic missiles' Friday toward Israel

Iran confirmed Friday evening local time that it had fired "hundreds of various ballistic missiles" towards Israel.

Iran launches missiles toward Israel

A look at Tel Aviv after Iran launches retaliatory missiles toward Israel.

Iran launches barrage of missiles at Israel following attack

(CNN) — Tehran launched retaliatory strikes against locations across Israel on Friday, following Israel’s attacks on Iranian military and nuclear targets.

By Michael Rios, Nechirvan Mando, Catherine Nicholls, Eugenia Yosef and Dana Karni, CNN

U.S. and Iran Conclude a Second Round of Nuclear Talks

ROME — Iran and the United States wrapped up a second round of diplomatic talks Saturday over Tehran’s nuclear activities, setting an agenda for rapid-paced negotiations that, according to Iranian officials, would not require the dismantlement of the country’s extensive nuclear infrastructure.

David E. Sanger, Farnaz Fassihi and Lara Jakes, New York Times

Iranian Agents Plotted to Kill Trump, U.S. Says in Unsealed Charges

NEW YORK — Federal prosecutors in Manhattan said Friday that Iranian plotters had discussed a plan to assassinate Donald Trump before he was reelected as president this week.

Benjamin Weiser, Devlin Barrett and Christopher Maag, New York Times

Israel launches 'precise strikes' on Iranian capitol, IDF says

Israel pounded Iran with a series of airstrikes early Saturday, saying it was targeting military sites in retaliation for the barrage of ballistic missiles the Islamic Republic fired upon Israel earlier this month

Iran launches missile attack against Israel

The United States said it received reports of an "imminent" ballistic missile attack from Iran

Israel says Iran ‘will pay’ for launching a major missile attack against it

Haifa, Israel (CNN) — Iran launched dozens of missiles toward Israel on Tuesday in what it said was a response to the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah and others – potentially taking the region closer to a wider conflict.

By Ivana Kottasová, Jeremy Diamond, Kevin Liptak, MJ Lee, Arlette Saenz, Kylie Atwood and Jennifer Hansler, CNN

Iran summons Australian ambassador over post that 'promoted homosexuality'

A series of smiling Instagram photos of diplomats wearing purple and enjoying cupcakes has caused a spat between Iran and Australia, with the Australian ambassador summoned to explain the "disrespectful" behavior.

By Angus Watson, CNN

Injured pilot's family shares story for first time since drone strike in Iraq

Garrett Illerbrunn, an 82nd Airborne pilot, was severely injured in a drone strike on Christmas Day 2023 in Iraq. He is undergoing rehab at the VA Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia.