US Strikes Iran As Top Negotiators Search For War Off-Ramp
The U.S. conducted airstrikes against Iranian targets while negotiations were ongoing in Qatar to resolve the conflict. The strikes were described as defensive measures aimed at protecting U.S. troops from Iranian threats. As tensions rise, the price of crude oil remains high amid the ongoing war in the region.
- ▪The U.S. launched airstrikes against Iranian targets as diplomats from Washington and Tehran met in Qatar.
- ▪The strikes were reported to be defensive in nature, aimed at protecting U.S. forces.
- ▪Negotiations with Iran could take a few days, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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Defense US Airstrikes Hit Iran As Top Negotiators Search For War Off-Ramp (Photo by Iranian Presidency / Handout/Getty Images) Francis Kapper Defense Reporter May 26, 2026 11:19 AM ET May 26, 2026 11:19 AM ET Francis Kapper Defense Reporter Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); The U.S. launched new strikes against Iranian targets as diplomats from Washington and Tehran arrived in Qatar for negotiations to end the war, Reuters reported.
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