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The Pentagon is zeroing in on mine-laying vessels that are helping Iran keep a stranglehold over the strait of hormuz military leaders said Thursday, as markets continue to feel pain from the waterway's closure.

Air Force A 10 Warthog attack jets are now "in the fight," Caine said , hunting fast boats Iran could deploy to mine the strait.

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US targets mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz amid blockade disrupting global oil markets

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Pentagon zeroing in on mine-laying vessels that are helping Iran keep a stranglehold on Strait of Hormuz, military leaders said, as markets feel pain from its closure.

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gas prices in the U.S. have gone up about 24% since the war in Iran started. According to AAA, this increase is connected to the rising cost of oil around the world. The article mentioned that Brent crude oil, which is the main global benchmark for oil prices, briefly went over $106 a barrel on Sunday. That’s the highest it’s been since 2022. It’s kind of shocking because it shows how events happening overseas can quickly affect what we pay for here.

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5 things to know for March 13: War with Iran, Oscar winners, Travel chaos, Severe weather, US airmen | CNN

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CNN's 5 Things AM brings you the news you need to know every morning.

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Six U.S. Air Force airmen were killed when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the Pentagon announced. The victims included a squadron operations chief, a flight training major, and a boom operator, all honored for their service and dedication. The six—Maj. John Klinner, Capt. Ariana Savino, Tech. Sgt. Ashley Pruitt, Capt. Seth Koval, Capt. Curtis Angst, and Tech. Sgt. Tyler Simmons—were from units based in Florida, Alabama, and Ohio. Their deaths brought the number of U.S. troops lost in the ongoing war with Iran to 13, prompting tributes from the governors of Alabama and Ohio.

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Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in plane crash in Iraq | CNN Politics

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A squadron operations chief who had recently earned her wings as a pilot, a major overseeing flight training for dozens of airmen, and a young boom operator remembered for his “million-dollar smile” were among six US Air Force airmen killed when an aircraft crashed in western Iraq on Thursday, the Pentagon said.

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Archaeologist discovered something incredible, while searching ruins near an abandoned beach shore they found a medieval settlement. “From just 3 to 13 feet down, Kolchenko’s team mapped four separate areas where walls, beams, and pottery stayed intact. Such intact material makes the lakebed more than a rumor, but the real street plan still remains hidden” An expedition report show these researchers earlier in 2023 that there was something down there, and little did they find out that was true.

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The archaeological discovery of the century: a city resembling Atlantis has been found at the bottom of a lake

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A medieval city beneath a lake? The discovery at Issyk-Kul is reshaping what historians know about the Silk Road.

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Two Florida teenagers accused of plotting to kill a classmate in a "blood ritual" will remain held in jail without bond, after prosecutors argued that footage of the two laughing in a patrol vehicle following their arrest showed they continue to pose a threat. Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14 both students at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs were arrested in late January after police investigated an anonymous tip reporting the alleged murder plot.

Both teens were subsequently charged as adults with attempted premeditated murder, attempted felony murder and other counts.

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Florida teens charged in alleged murder plot seen laughing in patrol vehicle following arrest

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Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14 -- both students at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs -- were arrested in late January.

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Two Florida teenagers, Isabelle Valdez (age 15) and Lois Lippert (age 14), were arrested after an anonymous tip revealed an alleged plot to stab a fellow student at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs. Both were charged as adults with attempted planned murder and attempted felony murder. Patrol car footage played in court showed the teens laughing and discussing the plot, including bringing a knife and supplies to school, and revealed an interest in the Sandy Hook and Columbine shooters. A judge denied both teens bond, citing the video as evidence they posed a continued threat, and both have pleaded not guilty.

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Florida teens charged in alleged murder plot seen laughing in patrol vehicle following arrest

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Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14 -- both students at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs -- were arrested in late January.

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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson-area home nearly seven weeks ago, in the early hours of Feb 1. The FBI has previously released photos and videos of an unknown armed suspect in front of Nancy Guthrie's home on the morning of her disappearance, appearing to tamper with a security camera. The masked man appears to have been at her front door earlier than Feb. 1, sources familiar with the investigation

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Additional images recovered from cameras at Nancy Guthrie’s home: Sources

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The images were recovered in recent weeks from motion-activated cameras trained on the swimming pool, backyard and side yard, the sources said.

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A former state trooper was accused of ramming into this SUV during a high-speed chase, but when the SUV crashed, he killed an 11-year-old. The driver lost control and flipped over. Baldner pulled Tristin Goods over for speeding on the highway. Baldner and Goods argued, and the trooper pepper-sprayed the inside of the vehicle. Goods drove off. He was guilty of manslaughter

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Jury finds ex-NY trooper guilty of manslaughter in 2020 chase that killed 11-year-old

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A former New York state trooper accused of ramming his vehicle into an SUV during a high-speed chase leading to the death of an 11-year-old girl has been convicted of manslaughter at his second trial

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2 Florida teens arrested for plotting murder on classmates will have no parole after prosecutors watch video of them laughing in the cop car. the 15 and 14 year old girls where arrested late January.

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Florida teens charged in alleged murder plot seen laughing in patrol vehicle following arrest

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Isabelle Valdez, 15, and Lois Lippert, 14 -- both students at Lake Brantley High School in Altamonte Springs -- were arrested in late January.

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An american refueling aircraft was crashed on thursday. The US stated that the incident was not due from a hostile fire, but A proxy group from Iran claimed the responsibility. Strikes have been going on, like Iranian attacks on states along the gulf.

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Live updates: Iran war news; attacks in Israel, oil price shock and economic fallout | CNN

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The war in the Middle East continues to rage on. Follow for live updates.

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Amid rising gas prices and uncertainly at home about the cost and duration of this war with Iran, President Donald Trump is caught between assuring Americans the war will be over soon and warning Iranians that he can fight as long as it takes.

"We've won," the president declared to a crowd of supporters in Kentucky on Wednesday. "Let me tell you, we've won."

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Amid rising gas prices and uncertainly at home about the cost and duration of this war with Iran, President Donald Trump is caught between assuring Americans the war will be over soon and warning Iranians that he can fight as long as it takes.

"We've won," the president declared to a crowd of supporters in Kentucky on Wednesday. "Let me tell you, we've won."

President Donald Trump gestures during a visit to Verst Logistics in Hebron, Kentucky, March 11, 2026.

But on Friday morning his message to Iran was that the U.S. has "unparalleled firepower, unlimited ammunition, and plenty of time."

"War is hell," his defense secretary told reporters hours later.

On the other hand, it's only "a little excursion," Trump has said.

For Americans, an "excursion" typically conjures up thoughts of a daylong adventure or maybe an overly ambitious hike up a mountain.

In this case, Trump is referring to a war in Iran that has so far killed 13 American service members and wounded at least 140.

President Donald Trump speaks to journalists upon returning to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 11, 2026.

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According to an ABC analysis, online search volume for the word "excursion" spiked to about 20,000. People were also searching for the word "incursion," perhaps thinking that's what Trump meant to say.

But Trump was clear. And a reporter pressed him:

Which is it, a war or an excursion?

President Donald Trump visits Thermo Fisher Scientific in Hebron, Kentucky, March 11, 2026.

"Well, it's both. It's both," he replied. "It's an excursion that will keep us out of a war, and the war is going to be, uh -- I mean, for them it's a war. For us, it's turned out to be easier than we thought."

However he chooses to brand it, so far it's proving unpopular at home.

An Ipsos poll released on Tuesday found only 29% of Americans approve of the strikes on Iran, and 64% say that Trump has not explained the objectives of the war clearly.

The White House blames that lack of clarity on the news media. On Thursday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused outlets of "pushing a fake narrative" of "mixed messaging" from the administration.

She said Trump has clearly outlined the mission: that the U.S. "destroy" Iran's missile capabilities, "annihilate" its navy, weaken or eliminate proxy forces and make sure the regime can never get a nuclear weapon.

Yes, the president has said he wants to do all of those things and so have others in the administration at various points.

But the message hasn't been consistent.

When he announced the strikes almost two weeks ago, President Trump called on the Iranian people to lead an uprising and topple the regime.

The next day, his secretary of defense said the war is not about regime change.

Trump's said the war is "won," but that there is more to do. He's said, "I could call it, or we could further and we're going to go further."

There's no question that some stated objectives are being accomplished. On Thursday, U.S. Central Command said some 15,000 targets have been struck, including 90 Iranian ships.

What's not clear is when it will be safe to "call it."

Can the U.S. walk away with the regime battered but intact -- and can it walk away if Iran still has the means to make a nuclear bomb?

Leaving before those things are accomplished will be more than an excursion.

"As we end this threat to America and this threat to the world, we don't want to leave early, do we?" he said Wednesday, adding,"We gotta finish the job, right?"

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A 'little excursion' or 'war'? It's 'both,' Trump says: ANALYSIS

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Amid rising gas prices and uncertainly at home about the cost and duration of the war with Iran, Trump is telling Americans this is only a short-term mission.

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It’s not yet clear what the MEU will be used for or where exactly it will be deployed. But these units have traditionally been used for missions like large-scale evacuations and amphibious operations that require ship-to-shore movements, including raids and assaults. They also have a ground and aviation combat component and some units are trained for special operations.

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Live updates: Iran war news; attacks in Israel, oil price shock and economic fallout | CNN

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The war in the Middle East continues to rage on. Follow for live updates.

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The US military released information yesterday. All six service members aboard an American refueling aircraft were killed when it crashed in Iraq on Thursday. The US said the incident was “not due to hostile fire,” but an Iranian proxy group claimed responsibility. • New leader: US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Iran’s new supreme leader has been “likely disfigured,” casting doubt on his first purported message. Fresh strikes have rocked the region, including more Iranian attacks on Gulf states. Hegseth waved off Iran’s actions in the critical Strait of Hormuz, saying there’s no “need to worry about it.”

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Live updates: Iran war news; attacks in Israel, oil price shock and economic fallout | CNN

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The war in the Middle East continues to rage on. Follow for live updates.

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Russia and Ukraine are still fighting hard across several parts of the front, with each side making only small gains. It explains that Russia is trying to keep pressure on Ukraine with attacks and drones, while Ukraine focuses on defending key areas and hitting Russian forces and supplies. It also warns that the war is not close to ending and will likely stay long and costly for both countries.

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 12, 2026

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A US delegation met with lead Russian negotiator and Russian Direct Investment Fund (RDIF) CEO Kirill Dmitriev in Miami on March 11.