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US President Donald Trump expressed optimism on Sunday that peace would come soon and cited the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin could help.

A Democratic senator introduced legislation to prevent President Donald Trump from using military force against Iran without Congress's authorization.

IRAN reportedly launched over 100 missiles at Israel last night in the latest round of intense strikes in the Middle East. The Israeli military quickly responded to the deadly barrage by striking

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The president had opposed Israeli action against Iran but came to believe that Israel had reason to act and that the U.S. would have to lend some support.

Israel’s military said it hit command centers of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, while Iranian strikes overnight killed several people.

"The full strength and might of the U.S. Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," Trump warned.

Israel and Iran both have little incentive to stop and no obvious route to outright victory. Much depends on President Trump.

It follows daytime attacks from both sides, with Israeli strikes in Tehran continuing and Iran firing more missiles towards Israel.